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Sociology – 9/28/15
I. Bellwork Bellwork p. 19 Thinking Critically Q &A 1-2 II. Objectives: Analyze situations and determine the theoretical perspective which is applied. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address a question or solve a problem. III. Read & Discuss Page 17 Social Perspectives on School IV. Classwork/Group A. Basketball is like………… […]
Economics – 9/28/15
I. Bellwork A. Read the article and summarize: Mohammed Bouazizi What happened? Why it occurred? What was its broad impact? Discuss your responses with a student next to you. II. Objective Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence. Identify the characteristics of command, traditional, and […]
Sociology – 9/22/2015
I. Bellwork Explain Social Darwinism. CLAIM: Do you agree or disagree with this social theory? Support your reasoning. II. Objectives: Explain how the three theoretical perspectives in sociology differ in focus and level of analysis. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text III. Discussion Theoretical Perspectives: Theoretical Perspectives […]
Economics – 09/22/15
I. Bellwork Get a sheet of paper and prepare a MLA heading. II. Objectives: Apply concepts and terminology related to scarcity, opportunity costs, and production functions Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. III. Turn in Review Sheet […]
Sociology – 9/21/15
I. Bellwork (Questions & Answers) What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the island? What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the boat? Explain who has the correct perspective. How does this relate to the sociologist perspective? II. Objectives: identify the key individuals and their contributions to the field of […]
Economics – 9/21/15
I. Bellwork– Compare the cartoon below to the Circular Flow diagram Figure 1-3 on page 15 Questions & Answers Describe how the diagrams differ? Explain the message of the cartoon? What is your opinion of the cartoon? II. SWD: the ability to construct a production possibilities frontier and analyze various situations which would cause deviations […]
Sociology – 9/18/2015
I. Bellwork: A. Answers Only What do you see when you look at the picture? Use your social imagination and write about what maybe unseen in this picture as it relates to society. Discuss your responses with at least two other students next to you. Did you discuss anything someone had not considered. […]
Economics – 9/18/2015
I. Bellwork: A. Use a diagram to illustrate the trade-offs and opportunity cost below: If you had up to $100 to spend on only one product or service, make a list of at least 4 possible products or services you would consider purchasing with the $100. Now narrow the list to the top two choices Now list […]
Economics – 9/17/15
I. Bellwork: A. Read Page 18 Write Questions & Answers What did Adam Smith conclude about the division of labor? What is government’s role in the economy according to Adam Smith? Explain what you believe government’s role in the economy should be? How did Smith believe the wealth of nations should be measured? II. SWD […]
Sociology – 9/17/15
I. Bellwork Q&A Explain what is meant by a sociological imagination. Provide an example situation of a sociological imagination being utilized. II. Objectives: describe the historical events which led to the development of the field of sociology. identify the key individuals and their contributions to the field of sociology. Analyze a complex set of ideas […]