I.  Bellwork Q&A  (See chart below) Country Unemployment Rate % of Average Wage Received in Unemployment Benefits Length of Time Benefits Are Paid       U.S. 4.6% 48% 6 months Japan 4.2% 51% 1 year France 9.7% 58% 2 years Germany 10.4% 36% 5 years Source: The World Factbook, 2007. Which country had the highest unemployment benefits […]

I. Bellwork P.360 Examining the NewsClip 1-2 Q&A Page 365  Cartoon:  What type of inflation is the father discussing? Explain II.   Objective Apply the criteria for being unemployed and using various scenarios classify different types of unemployment including frictional, structural, and cyclical. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords […]

I.   Bellwork: Why the Fed Worries Inflation Is too Low Q&A  Based upon the article:  Summarize what the Fed is planning to do. Explain the methods they will employ. Explain the reason the Fed believes this action is necessary. What did you learn about inflation from this article?   II.  Objective Analyze the circumstances behind the […]

I  .Bellwork: Q&A What is the topic of the graph? What do the x-axis and y-axis represent? What are some observations you can make based on the graph? What do you believe may happen in 2015? Explain. II. Objective: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats Identify how inflation is measured, the causes […]

I. Bellwork:  Business Week News Clip Page 346  Q&A Summarize the article. ( 3-4 sentences) What words or phrases identify the author’s point of view? Do you believe income inequality is a problem in our society?  Explain why or why not.. II.  Objective Analyze the stages in the business cycle, their impact on the economy, […]

I.  Bellwork :  Q&A   What is the topic of the graph? What does the x-axis represent? What does the y-axis represent? Explain an observation you can make based on the graph What do you foresee happening about 5 years from now? II.  Objective: Examine and discuss the components, merits, and shortcomings of GDP, as well as, […]

I.  Bellwork: Claim statement – Do you believe GDP is a useful measure of the economy? Provide evidence with examples which supports your stance.       3-4 sentences II.  Objective: Construct  a foldable describing and providing examples of the sector components of GDP. Create a claim statement supported by evidence and reasoning. III. Review […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Identify each as being included or not included in the GDP of the United States. 1. A car built in Michigan and shipped to Brazil 2. A car made by Ford in Mexico 3. TV made in China 4. Buying lunch at Fordson 5. A Toyota made in Tennessee 6. A partially […]

I.  Bellwork: Describe at least two ways you can determine if the economy is doing well and growing. II.  Objective Discuss and explain why and how economic growth is measured using GDP Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text through discussion and construction of thinking maps related to […]

I.  Bellwork:   My Learning Goals – Reflect and Update for 5th Marking Period Turn in the paper II.  Objectives Develop, share, and write a learning goal plan for class focusing on a course of action to attain the goal through the use of self reflection, thinking maps, and group discussion. Demonstrate and apply an understanding […]