Agenda 8/31/12

Objective:  

Students will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of economics by answering the prompt-discussion questions and participating in the class discussion by sharing and listening to their classmates’ answers.

1.  Bell Task:   What is Econ worksheet
2.  Class Discussion:  What is Econ?
3.  HW:  Read Chapter 1 A-C

Trading Activity:  Bring Secret item to class in a paper/plastic bag.

Agenda 8/29-8/30

1.  Bell Task:  What is Economics?
2.  Class Procedures
3.  Class Technology
4.  HW:   
a.  Class Forum Question:  What is Economics? 
b.  Enroll in Edmodo Group:  Check Forum for instructions. 

Agenda 5/7/12

1. Economic Challenge Presentations in Class 2. HW: Be Ready to Present

Agenda 4/30/12

1. Economic Challenge Presentations 2. HW: Presentations continue Thursday Tuesday (I will be on Field Trip with Juniors) Bring Work from other classes or work in groups.

Agenda 4/19/12

1. Chapter 12 discussion
2. HW: Exam Chapter 12 Monday
Period 6: Go to Edmodo.com to download homework: Chapter 12 Review Questions #2
Print, complete, and bring finished hardcopy to class.

Agenda 4/16/12

1. Bell Task: Chapter 11 and 12 review questions #1
2. Discussion: Demand-side Economics Chapter 12
3. HW: Read Chapter 12 Section C Do Self-Check Questions in Journal
Exam Chapter 11-12 Friday

Agenda 4/12/12

1. Bell Task:
a. Using the 3 tools of Monetary Policy: interest rates, reserve requirements, and open market operations.

How would you deal with the following:
a. High rates of inflation
b. A slow economy
c. high rates of unemployment

2. Discussion Chapter 11: Monetary Policy
3. Discussion Chapter 12: Demand Side Policy

4. HW: Read Chapter 12 A and B