Agenda 10/25/11

1. Bell Task: How many boxes of Girl Scout cookies would you buy at these prices (boxes typically sell for 3.50?
0.50, 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 3.50, 4.00, 4.50
2. Discussion: Circular Flow and Demand
3. HW: Finish Stock Trades and Chapter 3 Reading

Agenda 10/24/11

1. Bell Task: What are the advantages of investing in Mutual Funds? What indicators are the most important?
2. How to pick a Mutual Fund.
3. Circular Flow of Economics
4. HW: Finish Chapter 3 Reading and Objectives

Agenda 10/21/11

1. Bell Task: What is the best way to minimize risk in the stock market?
2. Investing in Mutual Funds
3. Circular Flow: Chapter 3
4. HW: Finish Chapter 3

Agenda 10/18/11

1. Bell Task: How do you pick a good stock?
2. Indicators for Stock Market Picks
3. Discussion Chapter 3
4. HW: Chapter 3 C+D Reading

Agenda 10/17/11

1. Bell Task: Describe a disciplined investment plan. Define: Diversification, Dividend. Which classification of stocks is better for retirees? Young workers?
2. Stock Picking Game
3. HW: Finish Chapter 3 C and D

Agenda 10/13/11

1. Bell Task: Describe ways to create wealth for the future?
2. Investing Tips
3. What is a stock?
4. HW: Read Chapter 3: C+D

Agenda 10/10/11

1. Liberal vs. Conservative Debates
2. HW: Reading Chapter 3 A+B

Agenda 10/4/11

1. Bell Task: Distinguish between the liberal and conservative worldview.
2. Review: Liberal vs. Conservative Spreadsheet
3. Groups: Liberals vs. Conservatives
4. HW: Research your assigned topic from the spreadsheet. Be prepared to debate and present facts on your topic. Due Thurs.

Agenda 10/3/11

1. Political Quiz
2. Political Worldview Quotes
3. HW: Check off issues on Political Handout
Come with questions about handout.