Agenda 9/3/13

1.  Bell Task:   Turn to a partner and discuss the question:   What is Economics?
2.  Discussion:  What it Economics?
3.  HW:  Read Chapter 1 A-C  
Start Objectives Chapter 1

Bring Trading Activity Item

Agenda 8/30/13

1.  Bell Task:   What is Economics?
2.  Introduction to Economics
3.  Why Study Economics Slide Show
4.  Trading Activity Explained
5.  HW:  
http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Economics-Common-Economy-ebook/dp/B0047T86CO/ref=sr_1_1_bnp_1_kin?ie=UTF8&qid=1377870946&sr=8-1&keywords=Basic+Economics#reader_B0047T86CO

Please read the free sample of CHAPTER 1 of Basic Economics on Amazon by pasting the above URL into your browser and then CLICK on Chapter 1:  What is Economics?

Then write a one paragraph on the following question:

Explain the study of Economics.  Use examples from the text.

Also, Bring Item for Trading Activity

Agenda 8/28-29/13

1.  Class Website:   leegwhs.yolasite.com
2.  Class policies
3.  Books and Seating
4.  Trading Activity
5.  HW:  Sign Syllabus on class forum.

Agenda 2/1/13

1.   Bell Task:

 "Profit is equal to Greed"   Do you agree or disagree?   What role does profit play in a capitalist system?

How do Capitalism and Communism answer the following production questions.

What, How, and For Whom

2.  Pros/Cons of Capitalism
3.  Intro to Socialism:   What is it?

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.