Agenda 1/31/14

1.  Discussion:  The pros and cons of Capitalism and What is Communism?
2.  HW:  Socialism Videos Debate
Please watch 2 of the Socialism Videos and participate in the class forum.

Agenda 1/27/14

1.  Discussion:  The Benefits of Capitalism Packet Questions II
2.  HW:  Capitalism Video Debate
Go to class FORUM on the website and read the directions.  Post your replies in the forum.

Agenda 1/22-23/14

1.  Exam Chapter 1
2.  Bell Task:   "The history of capitalism is one of slavery, war, and environmental pollution"
Do you agree/disagree?  Why or Why not?
3.  HW:   Read The Benefits of Capitalism Packet sections I-IV (found on Edmodo) and answer the questions and submit via Edmodo.

Agenda 1/21/14

1.  Discussion Chapter 1: 
Factors of Production
Production Possibilities Frontiers
2.  HW:  Exam Chapter 1 Wed/Thurs
Objectives due on exam day.

Agenda 1/17/14

1.  Bell Task:   Where does the concept of opportunity cost fit into the Sowell diagram?  How is oc related to Efficiency?

2.  Discussion Chapter 1:   Factors of Production and Rational Decisions
3.  HW:   Finish Chapter 1 Objectives
Exam Chapter 1 (Wed/Thurs)

Agenda 1/15/14

1.   Bell Task:  Why do people trade?   Can you relate trade to Sowell's Diagram?

2.   Trading Activity
3.   The Economics of Pie
4.   HW:   Finish Chapter 1 Objectives (on Edmodo)
Exam Chapter 1 is Tuesday next week. 

Agenda 1/14/14

1.  Bell Task:    How are at least 3 of these slides connected to economics?
2.  Discussion:   What is Economics?
3.  HW:   Chapter 1 Objectives  (Exam next Monday)
Bring Trading Item