I.  Bellwork: Q&A Reading Check Q & A 355, 358, & 359 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 Business Cycle Inflation Video Inflation – Winners and Losers Demand Pull and Cost Push Inflation Demand-Pull and Cost-Push Inflation Interactive IV.  […]

I.  Bellwork: Page 351 Q&A A.  Why does the U.S. import fruit? B.  Analyzing the Issue 1-2 II. Objective Examine the stages of the business cycle and events of the Great Depression III.  Videos (Macro) Episode 23: Business Cycles Figure 13.1 Business Cycles IV.  Notebook – Copy and label V. Classwork A.  Page 353 Vocabulary […]

I.  Bellwork: A. Page 346 Q&A 1.      What factors does the author identify as contributing to the problem? 2.      What possible solutions does the author provide? 3.      Provide an example from the article which may demonstrate the author’s bias. II.  Objective: Examine factors that contribute to income inequality and programs that have been implemented to […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A What is the difference between GDP and GNP? How are Net Exports determined? II.  Objective: Identify ways in which a nation’s economic growth is measured. III.  Think about your Economics Poster Board Project due 5/18 IV. Extra credit-Budgets due on Friday 5/11/12 V.  Chapter 9 & 10 Retake:  Friday after school 2:30 […]

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 […]

I.  Bellwork: Page R35 1-3 Q&A II. Objective Identify the three macroeconomic goals of an economic system (stable prices, low unemployment, and economic growth III.  Economic Poster Board Project Think about your Economics Poster Board Project due 5/18 IV. Extra credit-Budgets due on Friday 5/11/12 V.  Chapter 9 & 10 Retake:  Friday after school 2:30 […]

I.  Bellwork: List 2 examples of mandatory expenditures List 2 examples of discretionary expenditures II.  Objective: Apply understanding of the concepts and applications of government revenue generation and expenditures. III. Classwork Work Free Enterprise Activity 14 IV.  Project- Economic Poster Board Project Think about your Economics Poster Board Project due 5/18 When you return on Monday […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Answer on a separate sheet Chp 10- Critical Thinking II.  Objective: Examine the issues surrounding the current economic budget crisis III.  Chapter 10 iLearn Quiz closes Friday @ 3:30 pm-Take it today! IV.  Monday-Chapter 9 & 10 Test Combined from iLearn Questions V.  Classwork Video:  I.O.U.S.A – Link IOUSA Film Guide Questions

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Page 279 Economic Analysis Page 280 Economic Analysis Page 282 Economic Analysis II.  Objective: Review how governments generate revenue and use that revenue for public services and social welfare. Review the impact of taxation and government expenditures on society. III.  Chapter 10 iLearn Test ends tomorrow @ 3:30 IV.  Review-Big Test Monday […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Page 269 Economic Analysis Page 273 Economic Analysis Page 274 The Global Economy -On average how much does the U.S. spend per pupil for education? II.  Objective: Examine the impact of deficits, surpluses, and the national debt. III.  Section 10-3 Discuss Pages 277-282 10-3 PPT IV.  Chapter 10 iLearn Quiz closes Friday […]