Agenda 1/30-31/13

1.   Group Discussion:   The Benefits of Capitalism
2.   HW:   Read:   Socialism Reading and Questions due Friday

Agenda 1/29/13

1.   Discussion Sections I-IV of packet
2.  HW:  Finish Benefits of Capitalism packet and questions.  (Submit via Edmodo by Thurs)

Agenda 1/28/13

1.   Bell Task:   "The history of capitalism is one of war, slavery, child labor, and environmental pollution."    Do you agree or disagree with quote?  Explain your answer.
2.  Introduction to Capitalism Discussion
3.  HW:  Read the Benefits of Capitalism sections I-IV.   Answer packet questions.
Due on Edmodo by Wed/Thurs.

Agenda 1/24/13

1.   Exam Chapter 1
2.   HW:   Chapter 2  sections A+B

Agenda 1/23/13

1. Bell Task:   What economic concepts does a PPF curve illustrate?
2.  Chapter 1:  Discussion PPF Curves
3.  HW:   Exam Chapter 1 Tomorrow + Objectives Due

Agenda 1/18/13

1.  Trading Game
2.  Discussion Chapter 1:   The Factors of Production
3.  HW:   Finish Objectives 1 (Exam Thursday)

Agenda 1/16-17/13

1.  What is Economics Packet Discussion
2.  The Economics of Apple Pie Essay
3.  HW:  Finish Chapter 1 Objectives and Reading

Bring Items for Trading Game

Exam Chapter 1 is scheduled for Thursday 1/24

Agenda 1/15/13

1.  What is Economics Paragraphs/Group Share
2.   Syllabus
3.   HW:   Finish Chapter 1 Objectives

Bring Items for Trading Game

Exam Chapter 1 will likely be next Wed or Thurs (We'll know better by Friday)

Agenda 1/13/12

1.   Bell Task:   What is Econ?    Why is it important?
2.  Introduction to Econ
3.  HW:    What is Econ packet/paragraph

Trading Activity:   Bring an inexpensive item from home (in a bag)

Agenda 1/11/13

1.   Syllabus/Class rules
2.   Books/seating chart
3.  HW:  Read chapter 1 sections A+B and Objectives
Edmodo.com registration