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Confident Consumer – 1/09/13
Unit Pricing introduction Unit Pricing Savvy_Shopping_unit_pricing_student Unit Price Worksheet 2 Traditional Unit Cost
Economics – 1/09/13
I. Bellwork Identify whether you are a proponent of free trade or a protectionist. Argue your stance with support and examples. – 1 paragraph II. Objective Assess the impact of trade policies on domestic activity and world trade. III. Notebook – Identify the Arguments behind Trade Restrictions -Thinking Map IV. Finishing 16-2 Trade Restrictions Discussion […]
Economics – 1/08/13
I. Bellwork: Q&A – Country X Country Y Grapefruit 10/tons 15/tons Olives 40/tons 30/tons Explain your answer and show/compare both mathematical relationships 1. Which country has the comparative advantage in producing grapefruit? 2. Which country has the comparative advantage in producing olives? II. Objective: Assess the impact of trade policies […]
Economics – 1/07/13
I. Bellwork: Q&A List two states and a product each state has an advantage in producing over the other. List two countries and a product each country has an advantage in producing. II. Objective: Examine how comparative advantages and globalization have led to increasing trade. Analyze the changing relationship between the American economy and the […]
Confident Consumer – 12/21/12
Taxes Glossary Questions IRS Scavenger Hunt Questions Use this site for help: www.irs.gov/. Where is the closest IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center to where you live? [(IRS Resources – Contact My Local Office) Answer depends on where the student lives.] What if I owe more than I can pay? [(Individuals – Filing Late Returns – FAQ’s) […]
Economics – 12/21/12
I. Bellwork: Q&A Page 411 #33 II. Objective Demonstrate an understanding of the Federal Reserve, its role, and the use of monetary policy. III. Turn in Project IV. Extra Credit – Essay Competition Stossel Essay Contest Rules- Up to 10 Summative points – due immediately after Christmas break V. Review – Reserve Requirement Practice Spreadsheet Bank Deposits […]
Economics – 12/20/12
I. Bellwork: Q&A By how much will the money supply increase if: $25,000 is deposited and the reserve requirement is 10% $25,000 is deposited and the reserve requirement is 5% 3. List 3 ways the Fed can increase the money supply II. Objective Demonstrate an understanding of the Federal Reserve, its role, and the use […]
Confident Consumer – 12/19/12
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Economics – 12/19/12
I. Bellwork: Q&A A. Page 408 Examining the Newsclip 1-2 Q&A II. Objective Identify how the Federal Reserve uses monetary policy as a means to achieve macroeconomic goals Calculate how the money supply is increased using the reverse requirement. III. Review (Macro) Episode 30: Creating Money (Macro) Episode 32: Monetary Policy Figure 14.5 Charts in […]
Economics – 12/18/12
I. Bellwork: Pg 389 Analyzing the Impact 1-2 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 macroeconomic goals III. Project Due Friday Economic Poster Board Project IV. 14.2 Discussion Pgs. 390-397 The […]