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This is a listing of the activities that go on in this class for absent
students, or students who are wondering what is coming up in the course.
Week 9
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Week of December 15, 2008 |
| Date |
In-Class Work |
Assignments/Homework |
| 12/15 |
The Fed & Tools of Monetary Policy
Start International Trade: Opinion about foreign trade,
imports, exports + Absolute/Comparative Advantage |
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| 12/16 |
Continue Absolute/Comparative Advantage
Barriers to Trade
Free Trade v. Protectionism |
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| 12/17 |
In-Class Essay: Free Trade v. Protectionism
Foreign Exchange Rate |
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| 12/18 |
Transition from Communism to Capitalism "The
Asian Tigers"
Developing
Countries: Should we help developing countries with economic development? |
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| 12/19 |
Trade/Global Economics Quiz Issues in
Global Economics
Begin Business Magazine Project |
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Week 8
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Week of December 8, 2008 |
| Date |
In-Class Work |
Assignments/Homework |
| 12/8 |
Test 2 (1st Block)
Money and Savings (3rd/4th) |
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| 12/9 |
Savings and Investing |
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| 12/10 |
Stock Market Lab Activity |
See Stock Market |
| 12/11 |
Savings and Investing; the Federal Reserve |
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| 12/12 |
Week 8 Quiz The Federal Reserve &
Monetary Policy |
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Week 7
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Week of December 1, 2008 For
Bell Ringers, visit "Make Up Corner." Click on Weeks 6 & 7 Bell Ringers. |
| Date |
In-Class Work |
Assignments/Homework |
| 12/1 |
Notes: GDP, Consumer Price Index Book Work:
The Business Cycle |
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| 12/2 |
Notes: Causes of the Business Cycle Book Work: Inflation Discussion:
Current Economic Climate |
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| 12/3 |
Book Work: Unemployment & Economic Instability
Notes: Stabilization Policies |
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| 12/4 |
Catch-up on book work Review for Test 2
Essay Assignment for Test 2 due Monday, Dec. 8 |
Homework 4: Reflection for Weeks 6 & 7 |
| 12/5 |
Due: Homework 4 & Bell
Ringers/Activities from Weeks 6 & 7 Test #2
Time to work on essay |
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Week 6
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Week of November 24, 2008 |
| Date |
In-Class Work |
Assignments/Homework |
| 11/24 |
Bell Ringer: What happens to price when demand falls?
When demand rises? Supply & Demand Quiz (1st only)
Continue/Finish Project 3 Presentations "What to Wear"
Cooperative Group Activity |
Homework 3: Project 3 Reflection |
| 11/25 |
Bell Ringer: Write a brief creative piece related to Black Friday
shopping.
Continue/Finish Project 3 Presentations Role of Wal-Mart in the
Economy |
Wal-Mart Questions |
| 11/26 |
No School: Thanksgiving Holidays |
| 11/27 |
| 11/28 |
Week 5
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Week of November 17, 2008 |
| Date |
In-Class Work |
Assignments/Homework |
| 11/17 |
Bell Ringer: What is a labor union? What has happened to
union membership recently? Review Labor Unions Continue Project 3 |
By end of block: Business plan draft |
| 11/18 |
Bell Ringer: Tell me what you know about supply and demand.
Demand & Causes of Shifts in Demand & Supply Market Equilibrium
S & D Practice Problems Continue Project 3 |
Supply and Demand Study Guide |
| 11/19 |
Bell Ringer: S & D practice scenarios (see
board in classroom) Surplus, Shortage, Price Floors, Price Ceilings
Continue Project 3 |
Project 3 |
| 11/20 |
Bell Ringer: What is a market surplus? What
is a market shortage? S & D Practices
Work on Project 3 Presentations |
Project 3 |
| 11/21 |
Due: Weekly Notes, Questions, Reflections #5 Supply & Demand
Quiz (Quiz 3) (3rd, 4th only) S & D In-Class Assignment (all blocks)
Project 3 Presentations (3rd, 4th only) |
Project 3 |
Week 4
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Week of November 10, 2008 |
| Date |
In-Class Work |
Assignments/Homework |
| 11/10 |
Bell Ringer: Study for Test TEST #1 |
Test #1 |
| 11/11 |
No School - Veteran's Day
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| 11/12 |
Bell Ringer: What is a consumer? Introduce Project 3
Background Work Form "companies" |
Book Assignments 1 & 2 |
| 11/13 |
Bell Ringer: What is the difference between
a good and a service? Continue Project 3 |
Book Assignment 3 |
| 11/14 |
Due: Weekly Notes, Questions, Reflections #4 Continue Project 3 |
Book Assignment 4 |
Week 3
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Week of November 3, 2008 |
| Date |
In-Class Work |
Assignments/Homework |
| 11/3 |
Bell Ringer: What is the difference between a command
economy and a market economy? Finish Project 2 (Rough Draft
of Societies, Promotional Posters)
Project 2 Mini-Presentations
Opportunity Cost Introduction |
Project 2 |
| 11/4 |
No School - Election Day (VOTE!)
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| 11/5 |
Bell Ringer: NONE Computer Lab:
Opportunity Cost & Personal Budgeting |
Homework 2: Budget Reflection |
| 11/6 |
Bell Ringer:
What is opportunity cost? Discuss budget work
Opportunity Cost |
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| 11/7 |
Due: Weekly Notes, Questions, Reflections #3 Review Sheet for
Test #1 |
Class Work: Review Sheet for Test 1 |
Week 2
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Week of October 27, 2008 |
| Date |
In-Class Work |
Assignments/Homework |
| 10/27 |
Bell Ringer: What is the difference between a want
and a need?
Project 1 Presentations
Finish Project 1 |
Project 1 |
| 10/28 |
Bell Ringer:
What is the IRS? What is a W-2? What is a 1040-EZ form?
Project 1 due
Government Revenue (Taxes, How federal/state/local governments raise
money)
Filling out a 1040-EZ Form |
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| 10/29 |
Bell Ringer:
Is the federal income tax an effective tax? Consider the following
criteria: equity, efficiency, simplicity.
Government Revenue (con'd.)
Government Spending
Scarcity |
Homework 1: Review for Quiz 1 |
| 10/30 |
Bell Ringer: What is scarcity? Quiz 1
Project 2 Background
Work Time for Project 2 |
Project 2 |
| 10/31 |
Due: Weekly Notes/Bell Ringers/Reflection #2
Work Time for Project 2 |
Project 2 |
Week 1
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Week of October 20, 2008 |
| Date |
In-Class Work |
Assignments/Homework |
| 10/20 |
Wrap up Quarter #1 |
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| 10/21 |
Final Exam American Government CP |
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| 10/22 |
Bell Ringer: What is meant by economics?
Distribute syllabus (signed & returned by Friday)
Distribute guide for weekly reflections/notes/questions
Goal Sheets
Group Activity: Current events in economics |
Syllabus signed & returned by Fri., 10/24 |
| 10/23 |
Bell Ringer: What are the procedures for
using school laptops?
Notes: The importance of studying economics
Introduce Project #1: The Intersection of Government and Economics
Individual Background Work |
Project 1 |
| 10/24 |
Bell Ringer: Write reflections for week #1
Due: Syllabus + Week 1 Bell Ringers, Notes, Questions, Reflection
Continue Project 1
-Research
-Construct PowerPoint Presentations
-Presentations on Monday |
Project 1 |
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