I. Bellwork Page R53 1-4 Q&A II.  Objective: Students will review and apply concepts and principles relating to the three major economic indicators. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats in order to address a question or solve a problem. III. Understand the importance of Economic Indicators 13 Free Enterprise Activities […]

I.  Bellwork: Why the Fed Worries Inflation Is too Low Based upon the article:  Summarize what the Fed is planning to do, the methods they will employ, and the reason the Fed believes this action is necessary. II. Objective Analyze the circumstances behind the various type of inflation that have occurred over  time. Provide an […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Based upon the graph, explain in detail what happened between 2007-2011. How would you categorize as happening during the time that is shaded.  Explain why. 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 Inflation Video Inflation – […]

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

I. Bellwork: List 3 limitations of GDP and provide an example for each. P. 322-323 II. Objective: Examine factors that contribute to income inequality and programs that have been implemented to reduce poverty. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve a […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Identify each as being included or not included in the GDP of the United States. A car built in Michigan and shipped to Brazil A car made by Ford in Mexico TV made in China Buying lunch at Fordson A Toyota made in Tennessee A partially completed house A freeway II. Objective […]

I.  Bellwork: Explain at least two ways you can tell if the economy is doing well. II.  Objective Explain how economic growth is measured using GDP and GNP Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. III.  Federal Budget Simulation (15 summative points)-On iLearn -Due Monday IV. Discussion on […]

I.  Bellwork: A. Page 287 #37 Questions & Answers B.   Explain in detail the negative impact crowding-out has on the economy.  What occurs when it is difficult for  private businesses and citizens to obtain financing? – 1 paragraph II. Objective: Apply understanding of the concepts and applications of governmental revenue generation and expenditures. Evaluate various […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Page 286 # 23 & #25 II.  Objective: Examine the issues surrounding taxation, spending, and the budget crisis. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence III.   Classwork Free Enterprise Activity 15  Chapter 10 Review IV.  Tomorrow – Chapter 9 & 10 Test […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A A. Construct a formula which shows what needs to happen to cause each of the following: Surplus Deficit Balanced Budget 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 […]