I.  Bellwork   Read the article and summarize what happened, why it occurred, and its impact. Mohammed Bouazizi 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 market economies and examine how these are employed under different governmental systems III. Class […]

I.  Bellwork Q&A Page 31 Analyzing the Issue 1-2 II. SWD the ability to: ·         P3.3 Produce clear and coherent 6+1 essay justifying a decision on whether to increase the minimum wage based upon discussion of the opposing views (bell work), videos, and the construction of double bubble map. ·         CE 1.1.2 utilize a variety […]

I.  Bellwork Q&A 1.      Explain the images this cartoon is depicting? 2.      What is the message of this cartoon? II.  Objective:  Evaluate  differing points of view on the same  issue by assessing the authors’ claims, reasoning, and evidence. Integrate information from diverse sources, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among […]

I.  Bellwork– Page 28 Q&A #18, 22, 24 & 28 II.  SWD: an understanding of basic economic concepts such as scarcity, the flow of economic activity, and decision making models used to demonstrate trade-offs by successfully passing the Chapter 1 assessment. III.  Turn in Review Sheet IV.  Notebook Work: A.  Primary Source Handout – Identifying […]

I.  Bellwork– Write Question & Answers Pg 21 Figure 1.6 Economic Analysis Pg 22 Figure 1.7 Economic Analysis (Start at Point B) Pg 22 Figure 1.8 Economic Analysis II.  SWD: the ability to construct a production possibilities frontier and analyze various situations which would cause deviations to operating at capacity. the ability to evaluate various […]

I.  Bellwork: A professional baseball team has only enough money to sign either one superstar or three young players. The superstar could help the team win the championship this year but would not be with the team long. The young players are talented but not yet ready for the major leagues. Questions & Answers 1.  […]

I.  Bellwork: 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 the item or service you would purchase. By making your […]

I.  Bellwork :  Q&A Provide two examples of durable goods Provide two examples services II.  Students Will Demonstrate: the ability to correctly use and apply basic economic terms and concepts through the flashcard review  the ability to identify and analyze central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source through read and share activity […]

I.  Bellwork A.  Provide an example for each: 1. Land 2. Labor 3. Capital. II.  Objective SWD the ability to explain basic economic terms and concepts related to goods/services, paradox of value, and the flow of economic activity. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text III.   Quick Section […]

I.  Bellwork :  Question & Answer Explain what is happening in the picture and why it is occurring? What choices are the people making? Discuss your response with the person in front or behind you. II.  Objective SWD the ability to define economics and describe its fundamental principles through class discussion and the construction of […]