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Economics (Periods 2 and 4) Assignments

Instructor
Kate Povletich
Term
2015-16 School Year
Department
Social Studies
Description
Welcome to 12th grade Economics!  This course is a requirement for graduation but can also provide you with a solid foundation in how the economic world interacts at a personal, national and international level.  This semester, you will study supply and demand, productivity, business organizations, and financial institutions. In addition to the economic theory, you will also gain practical financial knowledge and skills that will help you live independently in the world.

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  1. Final Exam Review (Part 4) was turned in for extra credit. The answer key for Part 3 was also posted around the room for students to check their answers while they were working on their projects. The answer key is also posted below if you need it.
  2. EconMovies #9: Despicable Me (Monetary Policy) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaeIBeJT5hY
  3. Chapter 13 Class Notes - I did not collect this packet but students completed the class notes using the PPT posted below. You will need to know Fiscal and Monetary Policy for the final exam!
  4. Project Work Time for the Global Economy Project and the Stock Market Project. We will wrap up both of these on Monday.
HOMEWORK: Study for the Final

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  1. Students had 10 minutes to get the answers for the Final Exam Review (Part 2) that are posted below. Part 3 was collected for extra credit and Part 4 was handed out - due Thursday.
  2. Review of important senior dates and activities coming up.
  3. Chapter 12 Class Notes - I did not collect this as there was very little student work beyond the class notes; if you were absent, the PPT notes are posted below.
  4. Our Global Economy Project - I shared a Google Doc with each group for this project (it's in your Drive not Google Classroom). Students are researching different countries throughout the world and comparing statistics on geography, population, government, and economics. Students will use the information from this project for one of the FRQs on their final exam.
HOMEWORK: Work on Final Exam Review (Part 4) - textbook pages are listed below

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  1. Answer key for the Final Exam Review (Part 1) - students had a chance to check their answers or complete the review if they didn't do it for extra credit; the key is posted below if you need it
  2. Finished Chapter 11 (Sections 3 & 4) - students finished the notes, completed the Applying the Principles, and then turned this packet in
  3. EconMovies #6 - Back to the Future (GDP, Unemployment, and Inflation) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GTgniuxA50
  4. Work time on the Stock Market Project and Part 3 of the review sheet. You should be have the Stock Market Project almost complete at this point. The tracking page should be complete through May 2 in addition to the 3 research pages and the Purchase Report
HOMEWORK: Work on the Final Exam Review (Part 3)

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  1. Finished "How Money is Made" documentary. Once the video was finished, students turned in their Chapter 10 packet. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da-5CKg8SsE)
  2. Chapter 11, Sections 1 & 2 Class Notes - see handout and PPT below. Once the notes were finished, students had time in class to complete 1-34 of the Applying the Principles section.
  3. Work time on Final Exam Review (Part 2)
Final Exam Review (Part 2) is due on Friday for 5 points extra credit on your test grade.
 
The final exam will be on Wednesday 5/18!

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  1. Chapter 10, Sections 3-5: Class Notes and Applying the Principles (see PPT below for class notes and a key to SOME of the Applying the Principles problems.)
  2. Documentary Part 1: How Money Is Made (National Geographic) - students completed the video guide while watching the first 15 minutes; we will finish it on Wednesday (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmfIkWrnGRg)
  3. Work time on the Final Exam Review (Part 1) - due on Wednesday for 5 points extra credit on the exam; textbook chapters are posted below.
Homework: Work on the review sheet - it's worth 5 points extra credit on the final if you have 80% of it complete when you get to class.

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  1. Reviewed Final Exam content and expectations
    • 110 multiple choice (5-7 per chapter, chapters 1-16 as well as Budget Challenge and What's Next)
    • 5 FRQs worth 4 points each
    • 25 extra credit questions (could raise your grade as much as 15% but require extra effort and knowledge)
    • Final is it's own category and makes up 15% of your overall grade in the class.
    • Cell phone use during class is becoming increasingly blatant and disrespectful. Therefore, review sheets for the final will only be provided if phones are put away during teaching time each class period.
  2. Chapter 10, Sections 1 & 2 (Money and Banking) - if you were absent, the PPT and class notes page is posted below
  3. Work time for the Stock Market Project - by the end of today, you should have your 3 pages of Corporation Research complete as well as the Stock Purchase Report.
HOMEWORK: None

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  1. Updated grade reports - all missing work is due by Friday 4/25. Anything not turned in by that date will change to a zero.
  2. Stock Market Project - I explained the new project and how to search for the corporate research necessary to complete it. The three corporate research worksheets as well as the Stock Purchase Report need to be completed this week!
HOMEWORK: Work on any missing assignments that need to be completed.

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Unit 3 Test Day!
 
If you were absent, please make arrangements with me to take the test by Friday 4/25.

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REVERSE MINIMUM DAY
  1. I reviewed the answers from the Applying the Principles section on Stocks since students will be expected to do this on Friday's test. (see PPT below)
  2. Chapter 16, Section 2 (Bonds) - see PPT below
  3. Students had time to complete the Applying the Principles for section 2 and work on their review sheet for the test.
HOMEWORK: Prepare for Friday's Unit Test

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  1. Finish and turn in Paying Taxes packet
  2. How the Stock Market Works (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnJCOof2HJk)
  3. Class Notes - Chapter 16, Section 1 (see PPT below)
  4. Complete Applying the Principles # 1-12
  5. Work on Unit 3 Test Review using the textbooks in class.
Unit 3 Test on Friday!!!

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  1. Collected Gender Gap assignments and passed back graded papers.
  2. Finished Chapter 9 Class Notes and Applying the Principles (Labor and Government Regulation) - see PPT below
  3. What's Next - Paying Taxes (due when you come in to class on Monday)
HOMEWORK: What's Next - Paying Taxes

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  1. Class Notes and Applying the Principles - Chapter 9, Section 1 (What determines wages?) - see PPT below for notes
  2. Article Analysis - What Should Be Done about the Gender Wage Gap?
  3. Article and Graph Analysis - What are the challenges in accurately calculating the gender wage gap?
HOMEWORK: Any work not completed during class (the two gender wage gap assignments are due when you come in to class on Thursday)
 

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  1. Budget Challenge
    • Week 10 Quiz (5 point assessment)
    • Post Test (30 point assessment)
    • Survey (10 points for completion)
    • The simulation threw one more curve ball for you at the end. You got in a car accident and need to pay the deductible for your car insurance. You haven't received the bill yet but you can look at your Vendor Selections (under Student Home) and then Car Insurance. Scroll down towards the bottom and you should see the amount of the deductible. Your going to write a check to to AutoRex Insurance to pay this asap - and then add it to your cash flow spreadsheet.
    • Cash Flow Spreadsheet - make sure your final paycheck from today as well as your final credit card payment AND the insurance deductible are included in your spreadsheet before turning it in on Google Classroom.
    • The simulation ends while we are on Spring Break so please make sure any work you need to complete is done.
  2. Missing Assignments - I handed out grade updates for those people that have missing assignment; they had time in class to complete any missing work or make-up quizzes in Juno.
  3. Renting an Apartment Packet and Google Doc - Due by the end of the period.
    • For # 41 - 45, you will need to access the PPT that is posted below for the answers.

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  1. Budget Challenge - Week 9 Quiz (completed as a class - if you were absent, you'll need to do as well as you can on your own or come in during tutorial for help; it needs to be completed by 9:00 PM tonight!)
  2. Budget Challenge and Cash Flow Spreadsheet Update - with Spring Break coming, students need to pay their final credit card invoice and update their cash flow spreadsheet with the credit card payment and Thursday's paycheck amount. Cash Flow Spreadsheets must be submitted through Google Classroom by Friday during class.
  3. Renting an Apartment Packet - students worked on the next part of their What's Next project by learning about apartment rentals. They completed the packet in class with their groups and then moved to Google Classroom to complete the 2nd part of the assignment.
    • For # 41 - 45, you will need to access the PPT that is posted below for the answers.
    • This entire assignment is due on Friday 4/1.

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Monopoly Game Day!!
  • After learning about competitive markets last week (including monopolistic markets), today students were rewarded with a day of playing monopoly. As part of the game day, students completed a Cash Flow Spreadsheet that tracked the money coming in and out of their own accounts. They also answered a series of questions connecting the game to what they learned in class.
HOMEWORK: None

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  1. Prom Court Nominations
  2. Finished Chapter 8, Sections 3 & 4 - see PPT notes below
  3. Watched EconMovies on Oligopolies and Game Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMq059SAQXM&list=PL1oDmcs0xTD9Aig5cP8_R1gzq-mQHgcAH&index=3
  4. Finished Savings Account Packet
Both Chapter 8 and the Saving Account Packet were due by the end of the period.
 
Monopoly Day next class period!!

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  1. Update Budget Challenge
    • Week 8 Quiz - we completed this one as a class; if you were absent, you'll need to complete it on your own by 9:00 PM on Wednesday
    • Pay Bills
      • Auto Loan
      • Renters Insurance (deductible, not the bill)
      • Student Loan
    • Update Cash Flow Spreadsheet to accurately reflect your bank account and additional bills paid
  2. Chapter 8, Sections 1 & 2 (Perfectly Competitive Markets and Monopolies) - students completed the notes and the Applying the Principles for these two sections.
  3. Work on your Savings Account Packet (due on Thursday)

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  1. Group Project: Businesses in the SCV - if you were absent, please see me for an alternative assignment
  2. Work on Savings Account Packet

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    1. Class Notes and Applying the Principles (CH 7 SC 2 & 3) - I’ve posted a PDF of the class notes below.
    2. Finish Wal-Mart Video - Parts 3-5 and then students turned in their viewing guide.
    3. Savings Accounts Packet - if there is time remaining, students can use that time to work on this packet which is due next week.

HOMEWORK: What’s Next - Saving Account Packet (due next Thursday 3/24)

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  1. Budget Challenge Update - new gas/electric bill needed to be paid; checked in with a few students who were over the credit limit on their credit cards
  2. Chapter 7, Section 1 (Business Firms) - today was the start of a new unit on microeconomics; we will be focusing on types of businesses, competitive markets, labor, and stocks/bonds over the next 4-5 weeks; in class, we focused on the four different types of businesses (see PPT and notes/applying the principles below)
  3. Video Notes: Is Wal-Mart Good for America - students watched the first 2 parts of a PBS Frontline documentary about Wal-Mart business strategies and their impact on the economy (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/walmart/view/)

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At the bottom of this post is a page which summarizes everything that was completed in class today. Use this as a checklist to make sure it all gets done before we move on to the next unit on Monday. Monday is also the last day for all make-up work.
  1. Finish Free-Response Questions (for those that didn't finish them in class on Tuesday)
  2. Budget Challenge - Week 7 Quiz (Financial Responsibilities)
    • I'm not helping you with this one so open an additional tab if you need to do a little research
  3. Budget Challenge and Cash Flow Update
    • Credit Card, Cell Phone, Cable, Rent
    • Also check you bank statement/account activity for any fees or interest deposits you might have added to your account
  4. Missing Assignments - all students with missing work were given a list of their work in class; it is due by Monday
  5. Credit and Credit Cards Packet was due today. If you were absent, please turn it by Monday. There are some hints on the attached checklist to help you with this.
Have a great weekend!

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TEST DAY!
 
No homework. Students will have a work day in class to finish writing their free-response questions, complete the Credit and Credit Cards packets, take any missing Budget Challenge quizzes, and turn in any missing assignments. The end of the quarter is next week so Thursday will be a clean up day before moving on to the next unit.

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  1. Unit Test Review - I passed out and explained the instructions for the unit review. It is not graded but simply a resource for students to use to prepare for the test. The answer key will be posted on this site on Sunday night. Any textbook chapters you need are also posted below.
  2. Elasticity of Demand and Supply - This was our last section of chapters 4 and 5 to complete before the test. After taking class notes (see the PPT below), students completed the "Applying the Principles" on their own (I've included the key below in case you want it to check your work)
  3. Update Budget Challenge - After grading the Cash Flow Spreadsheet, I made sure that all students had the correct bank balances in their CFS as of 2/29/16. It is now your responsibility to keep it up-to-date through the remainder of the simulation. Students also made sure to pay their cell phone and credit card bills to avoid any late fees. These bills along with their new paycheck amount (you got a raise!) should now be reflected in your CFS.
  4. Finish Supply and Demand Group Project - students had the rest of the period to get their project completed and turned in. Any students that finished early were encouraged to work on their review sheet or the credit and credit cards packet.
Your Unit 2 Test is next Tuesday and the Credit packet is due on Thursday!

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  1. Returned papers and looked ahead to the end of the unit.
    • Unit Test next Tuesday 3/8
      • 40-50 multiple choice and 5 free-response
      • 75% from the current unit and 25% from the first unit
    • Credit and Credit Cards Packet is due next Thursday 3/10 - students should complete this on their own; be sure to show evidence of reading (highlighting and/or annotating)
    • End of Quarter 3 is Friday 3/18. The above items will be the last couple of grades added before quarter grades are finalized.
  2. Supply and Demand Project
    • Groups developed a new use for their product from home. On their posters, they needed to create an advertisement as well as 8 graphs showing changes in supply and demand (each member of the group created one of the supply graphs and one of the demand graphs).
    • If you were absent, you still need to complete the graphs (see attachment below) and then add them to your group's poster.
    • 4th period finished their posters during class; 2nd period will have 20 minutes on Friday to finish it.
** The blue diploma forms are due back on Friday!
 
HOMEWORK: Continue working on the Credit and Credit Cards packet

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  1. Updated Budget Challenge - I will be grading Cash Flow Spreadsheets and Engagement today; students had the opportunity to update their CFS and pay new bills; we completed the Week 5 quiz as a class (it closes on Wednesday at 8:45 PM).
  2. Changes in Supply Class Notes and Application - see PPT below and complete the application section on your own; 4th period turned theirs in by the end of the period; it is due next class period for 2nd period.
 

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  1. Checking Accounts Packet - students had the first 25 minutes of class to complete the packet they got last week.
  2. Review Changes in Demand - the key for #1-29 is posted below; we took a few minutes of class to review the answers so students were more prepared to do the next activity.
  3. Demand Practice (in graphs and in words) - after reviewing the concepts of equilibrium, surplus, and shortage, students completed two handouts - one of them asked for students to graph changes in demand; the other one asked them to explain in words changes in demand and the impact on equilibrium.
  4. Changes in Supply (4th Period Only) - this class was a little ahead of schedule so we moved on to the class notes for changes in supply (see PPT below)

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  1. Price Formative Assessment - students took a short quiz in Juno as a review of last week's lesson; after the quiz, we reviewed commonly missed questions; this was just a formative assessment so they did not have a score for this quiz but they will see some of the same questions later (if you were absent, please come in during Tutorial to make it up)
  2. Budget Challenge - pay student loan bill (all bills for February should now be paid), take any make-up quizzes in Juno, update Cash Flow Spreadsheet, we discussed Quiz 4 as students were taking it (if you were absent, you will need to do the best you can or come in during Tutorial when I can help you)
  3. Changes in Demand - class notes and application section; see PPT below for the notes and then complete # 1-29
  4. Checking Accounts Packet - this is due on Thursday, you will have a short amount of time to complete it but it will be collected within the first 20 minutes of class
HOMEWORK: Checking Account Packet

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  1. Supply Class Notes and Application - students completed the notes (see the PPT below) and then completed the applying the principles section on their own; the concepts for supply are pretty much the same as they were for demand except the graphs are inverted.
  2. Students completed the final step of this section by looking at PRICE or the interaction of supply and demand. The class notes are part of the PPT below. After taking notes, students watched Mr. Clifford's Econ video using Indiana Jones to explain supply and demand (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP0j3Lnlazs). Finally, they finished the last application section before turning in their packet.
  3. What's Next Project (Checking Accounts) - students had the rest of the period to begin working on a series of activities that teach them about how checking accounts work and how they write checks; they will have time on Tuesday as well to work on this; it is due next Thursday 2/25 for periods 2/4 and Friday 2/26 for period 7.
Just a reminder that students should make sure that all of their bills are paid in the Budget Challenge simulation to avoid late fees and penalties!

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  1. Budget Challenge Update
    • Week 3 Quiz (must be completed by Wed at 9:00 PM)
    • Missing Budget Challenge Quizzes in Juno
    • Pay Bills - cable, rent, utilities, renters insurance, auto loan, credit card (if you have extra $, it might be worth it to pay some of your credit card to keep your balance below $500)
  2. Super Bowl Ticket Prices Article - Introduction to Supply and Demand - students read the article and analyzed causes for changes in ticket prices categorizing them in to demand or supply causes.
  3. Class Notes and Applying the Principles: Demand (Chapter 4, Section 1) - see the attached PPT to take the notes and then complete the Applying the Principles on your own.
 

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  1. Students completed and turned in the Wages and Earnings Packet that we had started in class a few days ago. We worked through the Form W-4 as a class and then students completed their tax liability for the project on the last page.
  2. What's Next Project Form - using the information from the wages and earnings packet and their other What's Next project assignments in Google Classroom, students completed the form (the link is listed under the posts below)
  3. Budget Challenge Update - as a class we completed the Week 3 Quiz (this is a very difficult quiz so I helped them through it - the answer key is attached below); students also updated their bills to be paid (rent, cable and utilities) and finalized their Cash Flow Spreadsheet before I grade it this weekend.
No Homework - enjoy the 4-day weekend!

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Test Day!!

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  1. Crash Course Economics - Economics Systems (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B43YEW2FvDs&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPNZwz5_o_5uirJ8gQXnhEO&index=3)
  2. Chapter 3 Notes Packet - students completed the rest of their Chapter 2&3 packet using the PPT provided; after each section of notes, they completed the Applying the Principles on their own.
  3. Wages and Earnings (What's Next Project) - students completed the first two pages (Modules 1 and 2) of this packet using the IRS student tutorials; this content will be on the test next week; we will complete the Form W-4 and the My Tax Liability in class on Tuesday after the test
  4. Unit 1 Test Review - students had the remainder of class to work on the test review sheet with their group
HOMEWORK: Study for the Unit 1 Test (use the review sheet as a resource but it will not be graded)

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  1. Finish Chapter 2, Section 1 - students used the textbooks to wrap up their comparison of capitalism and socialism by looking at the influence of Adam Smith and Karl Marx.
  2. Class Notes - Characteristics of Free Enterprise (Chapter 3, Section 1) - using the PPT provided, students completed their notes for this section and then had about 15 minutes to complete the Applying the Principles section on the Circular Flow Diagram.
  3. Budget Challenge Week 1 Quiz - we went through the answers to this quiz as a class since much of it was new material (see PPT below)
  4. Cash Flow Spreadsheet - in order to truly understand the budgeting process, students added all of their upcoming payments in February to their spreadsheet so they could figure out if they would have enough money to cover all of their expenses for the month.
** Unit 1 Test (Chapters 1-3) will be next Tuesday 2/9 for periods 2 and 4. This test will involve more critical thinking, problem solving, and application of content than the previous chapter quiz. It will have 50 total points from a mix of multiple choice and free response (it will go in the grade book out of 100 points). 
 
HOMEWORK: None

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  1.  Students completed the first page of their Chapter 2 notes which asked them to compare socialism and free enterprise economic systems. They also researched one country at each of the five levels of economic freedom based on the 2016 Index of Economic Freedom.
  2. Grade printouts were handed out to all students. Any make-up work is due by this Friday.
  3. We spent the rest of the period with students learning how to pay bills in Budget Challenge and update their Cash Flow Spreadsheets. At this point, students should have their auto insurance (due by 2/8) and credit card (due by 2/6) invoices set to be paid. 
** Unit 1 Test (Chapters 1-3) will be next Tuesday 2/9 for periods 2 and 4 and Wednesday 2/10 for period 7. This test will involve more critical thinking, problem solving, and application of content than the previous chapter quiz. It will have 50 total points from a mix of multiple choice and free response (it will go in the gradebook out of 100 points). 
 
HOMEWORK: None as long as the Chapter 2 notes were completed in class.

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The goal of today was to get everyone to the same place for the start of the Budget Challenge Simulation.
  1. Vendor Selections - Several students in each class needed to complete their selections so they had time to do that.
  2. Day 1 Activities Worksheet - This was collected in class after students had time to complete it using their reference folder.
  3. Simulation Survey (needs to be completed by Wed. February 3, completion points only)
  4. Statements and Paychecks Pre-Quiz (needs to be completed by Wed. February 3, completion points only)
  5. Buckle-Up Quiz - There is a PPT below that was used to discuss each question and the appropriate response. Often times I will help students with the quizzes as they give us a chance to discuss the topics covered.
  6. Cash Flow Spreadsheet (Google Classroom) - Instructions for getting started with this are on the Day 1 Activities and Cash Flow Spreadsheet PPT below. You will need to open the Spreadsheet through Google Classroom. At this point, you are only changing the first date, adding your starting balance, and recording the five paychecks you will receive during the simulation. We will come back to this next class period.

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  1. Group Activity (Principles 6-10) - Students worked in their group to complete the activities/discussions for Economics Principles 6-10. If you were absent, please complete these on your own. 
  2. Chapter 1, Section 3 (Basic Economic Language) Class Notes and Applying the Principles - Students completed their key terms, focus questions, and notes for this section using the PPT attached below. The PPT includes a key to the Applying the Principles section in case you need it to check your answers.
    • The Chapter 1 packet was due before students started the assessment. If it was not turned in at that time, students will lose professionalism points for the packet.
  3. Chapter 1 Assessment - We will be using Juno as our online testing format. Students created their accounts and took the 18 question test before moving on to the Budget Challenge. This will a small "quiz" just to make sure students are paying attention in class and keeping up with the material. Their unit tests will involve more complex questions  compared to a chapter test.
  4. H&R Block Budget Challenge - Students needed to complete the following items during class today. We will finish the "prep" work for the simulation before it starts on Thursday. 
    • Vendor Selections - Using the information packet provided to you, complete your vendor selections until all of the tabs are green. As you complete the selections, you need to justify your choices on the back of the "Day 1 Activities" worksheet which will be collected on Thursday.
    • Pre-Simulation Survey (only completion points)
    • Statements and Paychecks Pre-Quiz (this is also only for completion points; there will be a score post-quiz at the end of the simulation)
HOMEWORK: Finish the prep work for the Budget Challenge. We will complete the rest of the Day 1 Activities and the Buckle-Up Quiz on Thursday.

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  1. Group Activity (Principles 1-5) - Students worked in their group to complete the activities/discussions for Economics Principles 1-5. If you were absent, please complete these on your own. We will finish 6-10 next class period before we take the chapter 1 test.
  2. Chapter 1, Section 2 (Economics Way of Thinking) Class Notes and Applying the Principles - Students completed their key terms, focus questions, and notes for this section using the PPT attached below. The PPT includes a key to the Applying the Principles section in case you need it for an explanation.
  3. Introduction to the H&R Block Budget Challenge - Students created their project folder which we will be using for reference materials throughout the semester. They watched the introduction video to the Budget Challenge and then began the registration process (I included the instructional video for this as well). With the remaining time in class, students started their vendor selections which they justified on the back of the Day 1 Activities worksheet.
** There will be a Chapter 1 test on Tuesday after we finish Principles 6-10 and Section 3. The test will have 20-25 questions include 2-3 free response questions.
 
 

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  1. 10 Principles of Economics - students completed the chart in their packet using the notes provided (we did not do pages 5-7 in the packet; we will wait until Friday to complete that)
  2. Chapter 1, Section 1 (What is Economics?) - Students used the textbook to get the key terms and then used the lecture notes to complete their own notes. When we were done, they completed the Applying the Principles on their own.
HOMEWORK: None if work was completed in class

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  1. Review of key elements of the syllabus. Please return your signed syllabus by Wednesday 1/20. See PPT below for the review.
  2. Crash Course Economics #1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ez10ADR_gM). Students watched this video as an introduction to what we will be learning as we jump in to our Economics content next week.
  3. I introduced students to Google Classroom which we will be using for their What's Next Project throughout the semester. You can access Google Classroom by simply typing in the name in a search. Once to the site, you will need to sign in to your SCHOOL Google account and then enter the class code.
    • 2nd Period Code: hiosvz
    • 4th Period Code: flanfm
  4. Once in Google Classroom, students worked on two What's Next assignments: My Career and My Home and Family. If students had the previous What's Next assignment complete, all they needed to do was transfer the information and add some additional research. These two assignments need to be submitted through Google Classroom by class time on Wednesday 1/20.
 
 

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I was unexpectedly out today due to a sick child at home. 
  1. Students finished the Globalization Webquest that was started on Monday using the laptops in class. Turned in during class.
  2. Students finished the "Planet Money Makes a T-Shirt" questions using the reading resources provided in class. Turned in during class. Here is the video link in case you need to watch the video again: http://apps.npr.org/tshirt/#/title
  3. Students used the laptops to complete the What's Next Project - Assignment #1 which asked them to research their chosen career and develop an idea of what they picture for their life by the age of 30. We will use this information as we continue the What's Next Project throughout the semester.

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  1. Student Profile (collected in class) and introductions
  2. Globalization Webquest in the computer lab - see links posted on main page or below (students did not have enough time to finish this assignment; we will finish it next class period)
  3. Planet Money Makes a T-Shirt video and article questions - students watched a video about the global process of making a t-shirt; during the video, they completed a vocabulary sheet with examples of some of the key words; when the video was over, they read four articles that went into more depth on some of the topics and answered questions related to those topics.