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Economics – 12/06/12
I. Bellwork: What is the difference between GDP and GNP? How are Net Exports determined? II. Objective: Examine factors that contribute to income inequality and programs that have been implemented to reduce poverty. III. Discussion – Poverty & Income Disparity The 99% Poverty rate Guidelines Poverty rate by State IV. Think about your Economics Poster […]
Economics – 12/05/12
I. Bellwork: Q&A Which of the following would be included in the GDP of the United States? Haircut by a barber Washing your dishes Money from illegal gambling A car built in Michigan and shipped to Brazil Clothes bought at a resale shop Limousine service for prom A Toyota made in Tennessee A car made […]
Economics – 12/04/12
I. Bellwork: Q&A Keynes Primary and Secondary Sources Workbook II. Objective Explain how economic growth is measured using GDP. III. Extra credit-Budgets due on Friday 12/07/12 IV. Project- Economic Poster Board Project Think about your Economics Poster Board Project due 12/21 On Monday you must have a topic and a rough draft of your project. V. […]
Economics – 12/03/12
I. Bellwork: Q&A Page 287 #37 II. Objective: Apply understanding of the concepts and applications of governmental revenue generation and expenditures. III. Classwork Work Chapter 9 & 10 Quick Review IV. Extra credit-Due this Friday A. Balance Michigan’s Budget https://janus.pscinc.com/budgetsim/Default.aspx Print off your result and explain (2 paragraphs) what budget decisions were easy and what decisions […]
Confident Consumer – 11/30/12
Objective: Examine the role of credit in society and the consequences involved when getting into debt. Maxed Out Video Questions and Reflection Do any missing work at home. Find assignments of the blog posts.
Economics – 11/30/12
I. Bellwork: Q&A Page 279 Economic Analysis Page 280 Economic Analysis Page 282 Economic Analysis II. Objective: Examine the issues surrounding taxation, spending, and the budget crisis. III. Chapter 10 iLearn Quiz closes Saturday @ midnight–Take it today! IV. Monday – Chapter 9 & 10 Test Combined from iLearn Questions Chapter 9 Topics – Economics […]
Economics – 11/29/12
I. Bellwork: Q&A Create a Double Bubble Map comparing State and Local spending – Page 273 Page 275 #6 Q&A II. Objective: Examine the historical aspects and impact of the deficit and government spending. III. Chapter 10 iLearn Test ends Saturday @ midnight IV. Monday – Chapter 9 & 10 Test Combined from iLearn Questions […]
Confident Consumer – 11/28/12
What to Do: If you were absent last Friday, be sure to complete the work on the blog for that day. Many of you failed to log into the Virtual Stock exchange and buy stocks. You must do this sometime today or you will lose points on next week’s assignment. See the directions provided on […]
Economics – 11/28/12
I. Bellwork: Q&A List 2 examples of mandatory expenditures List 2 examples of discretionary expenditures Page 269 Economic Analysis II. Objective: Examine the impact of deficits, surpluses, and the national debt. III. Section 10-3 Discuss Pages 277-282 Review 10-3 Notes Stossel Give Me A Break Government Spending https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/11/13/weekinreview/deficits-graphic.html IV. Chapter 10 iLearn Quiz closes Saturday […]
Economics – 11/27/12
I. Bellwork: Page 263- Reading Check Q&A Page 265- Reading Check Q&A II. Objective: Discuss, identify, and analyze the ways in which federal, state, and local governments spend revenue for public services and social welfare III. Chapter 10-2 Notes & Discussion 10-2 and 10-3 Copy Federal Government Outlays 2010 Pie Chart IV. Classwork Page 267 Vocabulary (13) […]