Agenda 10/30/13

1.   Bell Task:  
Which quote is liberal and which conservative?  Why do you think?
 Quote 1: 
Man, using his reason (intellect), can perfect society

Quote 2:
 

Man is imperfect, and must be restrained and guided by cultural

traditions and beliefs that have stood the test of time."Wisdom of the Ages 2.  Group Breakouts:   Liberals vs. Conservatives 3.  HW:   Research information on your assigned topics.   Bring research to class on Friday to work in your groups.

Agenda 10/29/13

1.   Bell Task:   What does it mean to be a liberal democrat?   conservative republican?
2.   Intro:  Political Ideology Discussion
3.  HW:   Check the class forum to read instructions on how to do Political Quiz Assignment

Agenda 10/28/13

1.   Exam Chapter 3
2.  HW:  None

Agenda 10/25/13

1.  Exam Chapter 3 Review
2.  HW:  Exam Chapter 3 Monday

Agenda 10/23-24/13

1.  Bell Task:   Using a S/D diagram, briefly discuss the consequences of ignoring equilibrium.
2.  Exam 3 Review
3.  HW:   Exam Chapter 3 Friday + Objectives

Agenda 10/22/13

1.   Chapter 3:   Shortage and Surplus
2.   Supply and Demand Shift Questions
3.   HW:   Rent Control Question Handout

Exam Chapter 3 Friday
Review Session Today at Lunch

Agenda 10/21/13

1.  Bell Task:   Evaluate the statement:   "Minimum wage laws could possibly be harming the people they are intended to help"   Agree/Disagree.   Why?

2.  Discussion:   S/D shifts and Price Controls
3.  HW:   Prom Ticket Price control effects

Agenda 10/18/13

1.   Stock Market Quiz
2.   Supply and Demand Shifts Worksheets
3.   HW:   Supply and Demand Worksheet (In class and Edmodo)

Agenda 10/17/13

1.  Bell Task:    What causes Demand to change?   How is this different then moving along the curve?

What causes Supply to change?

2.   Discussion Chapter 3:   Shifting Demand and Supply Curves
3.   HW:   Quiz Stock Market Tomorrow (postponed one day)

Finish Chapter 3 Reading

Agenda 10/16/13

1.  Quiz on AD
2.  Discussion:  GDP and AD components.
3.  HW:  Finish thru 186

Agenda 10/16/13

Bell Task:   How much do you need to save each month to reach $100K per year in retirement.

Using the following site:
https://www.billingsfcu.org/resources/calculators/simple-retirement-calculator/

Calculate 2 scenarios:   
Start at age 20 and 30
Must last 20 years.
Retire at age 65

1.   Review Stock Objectives
2.   How much do you need to save to get to $100k/yr retirement.
3.   Chapter 3 Determinants of Supply
4.  HW:   Quiz Stock Objectives Tomorrow (Thurs)

Agenda 10/11/13

1.  Bell Task:   How many boxes of girl scout cookies would you buy at each price?  Make a table showing price and quantity.
.50
1.00
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00

2.  Review of Stock Market Objectives
3.  Introduction to Chapter 3:  Circular Flow and Demand Schedules
4.  HW:  Finish Chapter 3 Reading
Trade Stocks and Mutual Funds
Quiz on Stocks:  Thursday next week

Agenda 10/9-10/13

1.  Bell Task:   What is a Mutual Fund?
2.  Why Mutual Funds?
3.  How to invest in Mutual Funds:  Kiplinger.com
4.  Group Investing

5.  HW: 
1.  Read Chapter 3 Sections A and B (already assigned but do if needed)
 2.  Pick and research a mutual fund to invest in.

Agenda 10/8/13

1.  Stock Groups:  1st stock trade
2.  Grade Conferences
3.  HW:  Make your 1st stock pick

Agenda 10/3/13

1.  Stock Analysis:  How to pick stocks
2.  Journal Check for 6 weeks
3.  HW:   None:  Bring Journals tomorrow for grade conferences and grade checks

Agenda 10/1/13

1. Bell Task:  What is a stock?  Why is stock market investing risky?  How can you minimize risk?
2.  Stock market investing basics:  Types of stocks
3.  HW:  None