I. Bellwork   Read the article and summarize (1) what happened, (2) why it occurred, and (3)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 […]

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 of pre-writing […]

I. Bellwork Complete a 4 square on the cartoon below 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 sources to develop their own stance.  III.  Classwork –  […]

I.  Bellwork  A. Constitution Transparency We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States […]

I.  Bellwork– Use a 4-square to analyze the cartoon below II.  SWD: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. provide examples and demonstrate an understanding of basic economic concepts such as scarcity, the flow of […]

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 List all of the choices (Trade-offs) you could do upon graduating from high school. Narrow it down to two choices. Identify your final choice. Identify and explain the details associated with the opportunity cost. Provide a diagram outlining each of the parts. II. SWD: how scarcity and opportunity costs are present in economic […]

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 to be key contributors in the major leagues. […]

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 : A.  Page 18 Write Questions & Answers What did Adam Smith conclude about the division of labor? What is government’s role in the economy according to Adam Smith? Explain what  you believe government’s role in the economy should be? How did Smith believe the wealth of nations should be measured? II.  Objective […]