I.  Bellwork: Q&A Page 282-283 Create a Circle Map – Attempts to Reduce the Debt & Deficit ( Examples > 5) Explain if any of these attempts have been successful? II.  Objective: Review and discuss the issues involving government expenditures and the budget. Determine the central ideas or information and provide an accurate summary that […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A A.  Construct a formula which demonstrates what needs to happen to cause each of the following: Surplus Deficit Balanced Budget B.  Explain the difference between the deficit and the debt. II.  Objective: Examine the issues surrounding taxation, spending, and the budget crisis. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A List 3 examples of mandatory expenditures List 3 examples of discretionary expenditures Explain the difference between mandatory and discretionary spending. II.  Objective Distinguish between a surplus, a deficit, the national deficit, and national debt Examine the impact of deficits, surpluses, and the national debt. Integrate information from diverse sources into a coherent […]

I.  Bellwork: A.  More Bridges to Nowhere Q&A What is the article comparing to a bridge to nowhere? What pork spending additions are being identified? Summarize the general message and  the tone of the article. (3-4 sentences) II.  Objective: Discuss, identify, and analyze the ways in which federal, state, and local governments spend revenue for […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A What are the key symbols in the cartoon? What distortions appear in the cartoon? What is the main point this cartoon is attempting to communicate? II.  Objective: Demonstrate understanding of written, spoken, or visual information by restating, paraphrasing, summarizing, critiquing, or composing a personal response. Analyze the ways in which governments generate […]

I. Bellwork: Synthesizing Information R45 1-3 Q&A II.  Objective: Given various scenarios distinguish between progressive, regressive, and proportional taxes Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources Analyze and discuss the merits of various methods in which governments generate revenue on consumption, income and wealth. III.  Notebook: Pages 251-253 Describe Flat […]

I.  Bellwork: A.) Claim Statement: Which type of tax (progressive, proportional, or regressive) do you believe is the most equitable way for the government to raise money? Provide support for your claim. B.)  Questions & Answers Page 242 Economic Analysis Page 244 Economic Analysis II.  Objective: Distinguish between the ways in which local, state, and […]

I. Bellwork: Q&A – Page 231 Economic Analysis Page 235 Economic Analysis II.  Objective: Analyze and evaluate the methods in which the government generates revenue. Identify and classify the taxes as progressive, regressive, and proportional according to the methods implemented to generate revenue. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address how […]

I.  Bellwork: Four Square II.  Objective: Determine the central ideas or information; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. Examine and discuss the fundamental principles associated with taxation. III. Discussion/Notes: A.  Review:  Taxes Video B.  The Economics of Taxation Pages 229-236 PPT file and attached  Chapter 09 Section […]

I.  Bellwork: – Four Square on Cartoon II.  Objectives: Examine and explain the role government  plays in correcting market failures. Discuss and provide analysis of the societal impact externalities and market failures (tragedy of the commons) while also exploring possible methods to resolve these issues.. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which […]