Economics W2015
Economics – 2/26/15
I. Bellwork: Section 2-2 Q&A Explain how laws against false advertising promote economic equity. (see p. 45) What can citizens do to influence the economic goals of the country? (See p. 46) II. Objective: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve […]
Economics – 2/25/14
I. Bellwork Page 38 Figure 2.1 Economic Analysis Q&A Page 40 Figure 2.2 Economic Analysis Q&A II. Objective: Identify and apply the achievement of economic goals which are used to evaluate economic performance. Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources. […]
Economics – 2/24/15
I. Bellwork No Place for Entrepreneurship – Questions & Answers II. Objective: Identify the characteristics of command, traditional, and market economies and examine how these are employed under different governmental systems. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain.. III. Class […]
Economics – 2/23/15
I. Bellwork A. Read the article and summarize: Mohammed Bouazizi what happened? why it occurred? what is its broad impact? 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 […]
Economics – 2/13/15
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 […]
Economics – 2/12/15

I. Bellwork Complete a Four 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 – Develop […]
Economics – 2/11/15
I. Bellwork Get a sheet of paper and prepare a MLA heading. Complete information on Scantron II. Objectives: Apply concepts and terminology related to scarcity, opportunity costs, and production functions Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. III. […]
Economics – 2/10/15
I. Bellwork– Compare the cartoon below to the Circular Flow diagram Figure 1-3 on page 15 Questions & Answers Describe how the diagrams differ? Explain the message of the cartoon? What is your opinion of the cartoon? II. SWD: the ability to construct a production possibilities frontier and analyze various situations which would cause […]
Economics – 2/09/15
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 […]
Economics – 2/06/2015
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 […]