I.  Bellwork: Explain at least two ways you can tell if the economy is doing well. II.  Objective Explain the components of GDP and how economic growth is measured using GDP Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. III.  Discussion on GDP GDP Background Notes Video GDP REAL […]

I.  Bellwork: Separate sheet of Paper with MLA Heading II.  Objectives Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the various aspects of fiscal policy (spending and taxation) and its impact on society. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different formats in order to address a question or solve a problem III.  Chapter 9 […]

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 importance of entrepreneurs in a market economy as they attempt to obtain capital and financing to support their […]

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 Federal Budget Secondary Source  Q&A 1-4 on a separate sheet 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 Integrate information from diverse sources into a coherent understanding of an idea or event […]

I.  Bellwork: D.C. Forgets About the Debt Four Square  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 makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.  III.   Discussion/Notebook Flow Map; Deficit- Borrowing- Debt $17 Trillion U.S. DEBT […]

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: Q&A 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 public […]

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: Chapter 09 Section 1 […]