I.  Bellwork:  Pgs 386-389 List the four characteristics of money. List the three functions of money. Explain the difference between M1 & M2. II. Objective: Examine the history of modern day banking the creation of the Federal Reserve Identify duties of the Federal Reserve and how it uses monetary policy as a means to achieve […]

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Look over Student Connect and see if you are missing work. Many people were absent for the 6+1 on Monday 12/20/13 – Read the directions and do it. No School Monday & Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!    

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Is Wal-Mart Good for America?  Pro/Con Article List McAdam’s main arguments. List Norman’s main arguments. Who do you agree with and why? II. Objective- Produce clear and coherent 6+1 essay based upon discussion of the article and construction of double bubble map in which demonstrates the criteria areas of  content and  organization. […]

I. Bellwork Page 379 #39 & 40 II.  Objective: Students will apply concepts and principles and solve problems relating to the three major macroeconomic goals throughout their assessment. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats in order to address a question or solve a problem. III.  Classwork Q&A  (See chart below) […]

I. Bellwork P. R53 1-4 Q&A  II.  Objective: Students will review and apply concepts and principles relating to the three major economic indicators. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats in order to address a question or solve a problem. III.  Quiz Closes Tonight @ 11:45 pm After school test makeup […]

I.  Bellwork Examining the NewsClip 1-2 Q&A P.360 P 365 What type of inflation is the father discussing in the cartoon? II. Objective Apply the criteria for being unemployed and using various scenarios classify different types of unemployment including frictional, structural, and cyclical. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best […]

I.  Bellwork: Why the Fed Worries Inflation Is too Low Based upon the article:  Summarize what the Fed is planning to do, the methods they will employ, and the reason the Fed believes this action is necessary. II. Objective Analyze the circumstances behind the various type of inflation that have occurred over  time. Provide an […]

  I.  Bellwork: Q&A 1.    Based upon the graph, explain in detail what happened between 2007-2011. 2.    How would you categorize as happening during  the time that is shaded.  Explain why. II. Objective: Identify how inflation is measured, the causes of inflation, and its impact on the economy. III.  Discuss 13-2 Inflation pages 361-367 Inflation […]

I.  Bellwork: Page 351 Q&A A.  Why does the U.S. import fruit? B.  Analyzing the Issue 1-2 II. Objective Explain and identify  the stages of the business cycle and events leading up to and following the Great Depression III.  Videos (Macro) Episode 23: Business Cycles Figure 13.1 Business Cycles IV.  Notebook – Copy and label […]