lesson Plans for Week 4/29/2019
Monday: Open book quiz on chapter 12 GDP.
Tuesday: Chapter 13 Section 1 on Unemployment.
Wednesday: Chapter 13 Section 2 on Inflation.
Thursday: Chapter 13 Section 3 on Poverty.
Friday: Half day. Documentary on poverty.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/22/2019
Monday: Complete review for the quiz on chapters 10 and 11.
Tuesday: Complete quiz.
Wednesday: Chapter 12 Section 1.
Thursday: Chapter 12 Section 2.
Friday: Chapter 12 Section 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/15/2019
Monday: M -Step Testing. PBS news hour on the economy.
Tuesday: Chapter 11 Financial Markets section 1.
Wednesday: Chapter 11 sections 2 and 3.
Thursday: Documentary on the stock market.
Friday: No school.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/8/2019
Monday: Chapter 10 section 1
Tuesday: SAT Testing
Wednesday: ACT Workkeys Testing
Thursday: Chapter 10 section 2
Friday: Chapter 10 section 3
Lesson Plans for Week 3/11/2019
Monday: Chapter 7 section 3.
Tuesday: Ch. 7 section 4.
Wednesday: Open book quiz for chapters 6 and 7.
Thursday: half day. Documentary on standard oil.
Friday: Chapter 8 sections 1 and 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/4/2019
Monday: Complete quiz on chapters 4 and 5.
Tuesday: Chapter 6 sections 1 and 2.
Wednesday: Chapter 6 section 3.
Thursday: Chapter 7 Sections 1 and 2.
Friday: Documentary on Monopoly.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/25/2019
Monday: Chapter 4 Section 3.
Tuesday: Chapter 5 Section 1.
Wednesday: Chapter 5 Section 2.
Thursday: Chapter 5 Section 3.
Friday: Review Chapters 4 and 5 for the quiz on Monday.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/11/2019
Monday: Unit 1 Test
Tuesday: No School
Wednesday: View the documentary "Freakonomics."
Thursday: Chapter 4 Sections 1 and 2.
Friday: Chapter 4 Section 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/4/2019
Monday: Students will read and discuss chapter 2 sections 3 and 4. Students will complete the assessment questions for each section.
Tuesday: Students will explain the benefits of free enterprise. Students will read chapter 3 sections 1 and 2. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will explain how the American system provides for the public good and a safety net. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 sections 3 and 4.
Thursday: Student will complete notes for the test on Unit 1 (chapters 1 - 3).
Friday: Students will complete the test on Unit 1.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/17/2018
Monday: Students will read and discuss chapter 16 section 1 about the Federal Reserve. Students will complete section 1 assessment questions.
Tuesday: Students will identify how the Fed Reserve functions. Students will read and discuss chapter 16 sections 2 and 3. Students will complete the assessment questions for each section.
Wednesday: Students will explain how monetary policy works. Students will read and discuss chapter 16 section 4. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Thursday: Students will take notes for the quiz on Unit 6.
Friday: Students will complete the assessment test on Unit 6 (Chapters 14 - 16).
Lesson Plans for Week 12/10/2018
Monday: Students will describe the major entitlement programs. Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 3. Students will complete section 3 assessment questions.
Tuesday: Students will identify where state taxes are spent. Students will read and discuss ch. 14 section 4. Students will complete section 4 assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will explain the limits of fiscal policy. Students will read and discuss ch. 15 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will describe the difference between supply side and demand side economics. Students will read and discuss ch. 15 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will explain the importance of balancing the federal budget. Students will read and discuss ch. 15 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/3/2018
Monday: Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 3 about poverty. Student will complete the assessment questions for chapter 13.
Tuesday: Students will complete the notes for the quiz on chapters 12 and 13.
Wednesday: Students complete the quiz on chapters 12 and 13.
Thursday: Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 1.
Friday: Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/26/2018
Monday: Students will explain how GDP is calculated. Students will read and discuss chapter 12. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 1.
Tuesday: Students will identify the business cycle. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will explain how economic growth is measured. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will explain how unemployment is measured. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will explain effects of rising prices. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 2 on inflation. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/19/2018
Monday: Complete the quiz on chapters 10 and 11.
Tuesday - Friday: No class.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/9/2018
Monday: Students will describe the banking process today. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Tuesday: Students will describe the purpose of the savings and investing markets. Student will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 1.
Wednesday: Students will identify the purpose for bonds and financial assets. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 2.
Thursday: Students will explain how the stock market functions. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Friday: Student will complete notes for the quiz on chapters 10 and 11 (banking and financial markets). The quiz will be on Monday.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/5/2018
Monday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on Chapter 9.
Tuesday: No school.
Wednesday: Complete quiz on chapter 9.
Thursday: Documentary on Corporation. Read ch 10 section 1.
Friday: Documentary on Corporation. Read ch. 10 section 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/27/2018
Monday: Students will notes for the quiz on chapter 8. Students will begin viewing the film Founder.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 8. Continue viewing Founder.
Wednesday: Students will identify labor market trends. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Thursday: Students will analyze labor and wages. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Friday: Students will analyze organized labor. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/22/2018
Monday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on chapter 7.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 7.
Wednesday: Students will read and discuss ch 8 sect 1 on "sole proprietorships." Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Thursday: Students will read and discuss ch. 8 sect 2 on partnerships and franchises. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Friday: Students will read and discuss ch. 8 sect 3 on corporations. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/15/2018
Monday: Students will check and correct their work for chapter 6 (Prices). Students will observe the documentary on Walmart and the cost of low prices.
Tuesday: Students will identify Perfect Competition. Students will read and discuss chapter 7 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of section 1. Take home quiz on Chapters 5 and 6 will be handed out.
Wednesday: Students will define the characteristics of a Monopoly. Students will read and discuss ch 7 sect 2. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of section 2.
Thursday: Students will identify monopolistic competition. Students will read and discuss ch 7 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of section 3.
Friday: Students will identify the terms regulation and deregulation. Students will read and discuss ch. 7 section 4. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of section 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/8/2018
Monday: Students will explain the law of supply. Students will read and discuss chapter 5 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the costs of production. Students will read and discuss Chapter 5 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the other factors that affect supply. Students will read and discuss chapter 5 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions at end of the section. Homework - take home quiz on chapter 5. Due Monday.
Thursday: Students will explain what happens when supply and demand are combined. Students will read and discuss chapter 6 section 1. Students will complete the worksheet that goes along with the readings.
Friday: Students will explain what happens to the market when there are changes in supply. Students will read and discuss chapter 6 section 2. Students will complete the worksheet that goes along with the readings.
Lesson Plans for the Week 10/1/2018
Monday: Topic on Demand. Students will read chapter 4 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Continue with demand. Students will read ch 4 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will read ch. 4 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on chapter 4.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/24/2018
Monday: Students will explain how the government promotes growth and stability. Students will read and discuss Chapter 3 Section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions 3 - 10, page 61.
Tuesday: Students will explain how the government provides a safety net. Students will read and discuss pages 68 - 72 (chapter 3 Section 3).
Wednesday: Students will complete the notes for the quiz on Chapter 3. The quiz will be on Friday.
Thursday: Students will be taking the practice SAT.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 3.
Lesson Plan for Week 9/17/2018
Monday: Ch 2 S 3 & 4 Centrally Planned Economics/Mixed Economies. Read pp. 35 - 44. Complete the assessment questions at the end of each section.
Tuesday: Complete notes for the quiz on Ch. 2.
Wednesday: Complete the quiz on Ch. 2.
Thursday: Free Enterprise. Read pp. 49 - 55 (Ch 3 S 1). Complete the assessment questions on page 55.
Friday: Promoting Growth and Stability. Ch. 3 S 2. Read pp. 56 - 61. Complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Lesson Plan for Week 9/10/2018
For this week students will explore the meaning of economics and economic systems. Student will complete the readings and assessment questions for each section listed. There will be a quiz on chapter 1 on Wednesday.
Monday: Ch 1 section 2.
Tuesday: Ch 1 section 3.
Wednesday: Ch 1 Quiz.
Thursday: Ch 2 section1.
Friday: Ch 2 section 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/9/2017
Monday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 4.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the Law of Supply. Students will read and discuss Chapter 5 Section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the production goals of a firm. Students will read and discuss Chapter 5 Section 2. Students will work on handout 2.
Thursday: Students will analyze factors that affect supply. Students will read and discuss chapter 5 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3. Students will continue viewing The Corporation."
Friday: No class - School assembly.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/11/2017
Monday: Students will analyze the production possibilities curve. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 3. Students will complete section 3 assessment questions.
Tuesday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on chapter 1.
Wednesday: Students will complete the practice quiz on chapter 1.
Thursday: Students will analyze the 3 economic questions. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 1. Students will complete section 1 assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze why markets exists. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/4/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the causes of unemployment. Students will read chapter 13 section 1. Students will work in groups on the assessments questions for section 1.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the effects of inflation. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 2. Students will work in groups on assessment questions for section 2.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the effects of poverty. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 3. Students will work in groups on assessment question for section 3. Students will review for the quiz on Thursday.
Thursday: Students will review their notes for the quiz on chapter 13. Students will complete the quiz.
Friday: Students will review chapters 1 - 13 for the final exams.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/14/2014
Monday: Students will analyze how the GDP is calculated. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 1. Students will complete questions 3 - 10, page 314. Students will check and correct their work.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the phases of a business cycle. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 2. Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10, page 322. Students will check and correct their work.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how saving and investment are related to economic growth. Students will work in groups on handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will complete a quiz on chapter 12.
Friday: Students will observe a documentary on investing.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/7/2014
Monday: Students will analyze the risks and benefits of buying stock. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 3. Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10. The groups will present their answers to the class.
Tuesday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on chapter 11. Students will view the film "Too Big To Fail."
Wednesday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 11. Students will continue viewing the film "Too Big to Fail."
Thursday: Students will analyze how the GDP is calculated. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 1. Students will complete questions 3 - 10, page 314. Students will complete the film "Too Big to Fail."
Friday: Students will analyze the phases of a business cycle. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 2. Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10, page 322. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/30/2014
On Thursday there will be an open book quiz on chapter 10
Monday: Students will describe the three uses of money. Student will read and discuss chapter 10 section 1 (Money). Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10, page 255. Students will share their responses with the class
Lesson Plans for Week 11/23/2014
Tuesday: Students will analyze the developments in banking in the early 1900s. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 2 (Banking). Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10 on page 263. Students will share their responses with the class.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the changes brought about by electronic banking. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10 on page 272. Students will share their responses with the class.
Thursday: Students will complete an open book and note quiz on chapter 10. They will have the class hour to complete the quiz.
Friday: Students will analyze the role of saving and investing in our free enterprise system. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10, page 283. Quiz on chapter 11 will be on Wed. 12/10/14.
Monday: Students will review their notes for chapter 9. Students will complete the quiz on chapter 9.
Tuesday: Students will view PBS episode "Makers" about women and the workplace.
Wednesday - Friday Thanksgiving Break.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/16/2014
Monday: Students will analyze the purpose of nonprofit organizations. Students will read and discuss chapter 8 section 4. Students will work in groups on handout 4. Students will check and correct their work. Students will review handouts 1 - 4 for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Students will review their notes. Students will complete the quiz on chapter 8.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the past and present labor trends. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will analyze how skill levels and education affect wage levels. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze why American workers have formed labor unions. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/09/2014
Monday: Students review notes for Unit II test. Complete test.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the advantages of a sole proprietorship. Students will read and discuss chapter 8 section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the advantages of partnerships. Students will read and discuss chapter 8 section 2. Students will work in groups on handout 2.
Thursday: Students will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of incorporation. Students will read and discuss chapter 8 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3.
Friday: Students will analyze the different types of cooperative and nonprofit organizations. Students will read and discuss chapter 8 section 4. Students will work in groups on handout 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/02/2014
Monday: Students will analyze monopolistic competition, oligopoly and the need for government regulations. Students will read and discuss chapter 7 sections 3 and 4. Students will work in groups on handout 3.
Tuesday: No school.
Wednesday: Students will check and correct their work for chapter 7. Students will review chapter 7 for the quiz on Thursday.
Thursday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 7.
Friday: Students will review Unit 1 for the test on Monday.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/26/2014
Economics
Monday: Student will check and correct Chapter 6 handouts 1 - 3. Review for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Students will complete chapter 6 Quiz.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the four conditions that are in place in a perfectly competitive market. Students will read and discuss chapter 7 section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1.
Thursday: Students will analyze the characteristics of a monopoly. Students will read and discuss chapter 7 section 2. Students will work in groups on handout 2.
Friday: Students will analyze the characteristics of a oligopoly. Students will read and discuss chapter 7 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/19/2014
Economics
Monday: Student will be able to explain the purpose of a corporation. Students will continue viewing "The Corporation."
Tuesday: Students will analyze how supply and demand create equilibrium. Students will read and discuss chapter 6 section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how a market reacts to an increase or decrease in demand. Students will read and discuss chapter 6 section 2. Students will work in groups on handout 2.
Thursday: Students will analyze the relationship between prices and the profit motive. Students will read and discuss chapter 6 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3.
Friday: Students will be attending a pep rally for spirit week.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/12/2014
Economics
Monday: Students will analyze the production costs of a firm. Students will read and discuss chapter 5 section 2. Students will work in groups on handout 2. Students will begin viewing "The Corporation."
Tuesday: Students will analyze factors that affect supply. Students will read and discuss chapter 5 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3. Students will continue viewing The Corporation."
Wednesday: Students will complete a review handout for Chapters 4 and 5. Test will be on Friday. Students will continue viewing "The Corporation."
Thursday: Students will review note for test. Students will complete "The Corporation" and complete a "Close and Critical Reading" assignment.
Friday: Students will complete the test on chapters 4 and 5.
American History
Monday: Students will analyze the reforms T. Roosevelt brought to government. Students will read and discuss Chapter 4 Section 4. Students will work on handout 4 in groups.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the steps Wilson took to improve the nation's economy. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 5. Students will work in groups on handout 5.
Wednesday: Students will complete a review of chapter 4 for the test on Friday.
Thursday: Students will observe a documentary on the "Progressive Era." Students shall complete a "Close and Critical Reading" assignment on what they observed.
Friday: Students will complete the test on chapter 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/5/2014
Economics
Monday: Students will analyze the elasticity of demand. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3.
Tuesday: Students will complete notes for Chapter 4 Quiz. Students will work in groups on “Critical Thinking” page 106. The groups will present their findings to the class.
Wednesday: Students will complete Chapter 4 Quiz. Students will read PF8 “Online Banking.”
Thursday: Students will analyze the Law of Supply. Students will read and discuss Chapter 5 Section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1.
Friday: Students will analyze the production goals of a firm. Students will read and discuss Chapter 5 Section 2. Students will work on handout 2.
Monday: Open book quiz on chapter 12 GDP.
Tuesday: Chapter 13 Section 1 on Unemployment.
Wednesday: Chapter 13 Section 2 on Inflation.
Thursday: Chapter 13 Section 3 on Poverty.
Friday: Half day. Documentary on poverty.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/22/2019
Monday: Complete review for the quiz on chapters 10 and 11.
Tuesday: Complete quiz.
Wednesday: Chapter 12 Section 1.
Thursday: Chapter 12 Section 2.
Friday: Chapter 12 Section 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/15/2019
Monday: M -Step Testing. PBS news hour on the economy.
Tuesday: Chapter 11 Financial Markets section 1.
Wednesday: Chapter 11 sections 2 and 3.
Thursday: Documentary on the stock market.
Friday: No school.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/8/2019
Monday: Chapter 10 section 1
Tuesday: SAT Testing
Wednesday: ACT Workkeys Testing
Thursday: Chapter 10 section 2
Friday: Chapter 10 section 3
Lesson Plans for Week 3/11/2019
Monday: Chapter 7 section 3.
Tuesday: Ch. 7 section 4.
Wednesday: Open book quiz for chapters 6 and 7.
Thursday: half day. Documentary on standard oil.
Friday: Chapter 8 sections 1 and 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/4/2019
Monday: Complete quiz on chapters 4 and 5.
Tuesday: Chapter 6 sections 1 and 2.
Wednesday: Chapter 6 section 3.
Thursday: Chapter 7 Sections 1 and 2.
Friday: Documentary on Monopoly.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/25/2019
Monday: Chapter 4 Section 3.
Tuesday: Chapter 5 Section 1.
Wednesday: Chapter 5 Section 2.
Thursday: Chapter 5 Section 3.
Friday: Review Chapters 4 and 5 for the quiz on Monday.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/11/2019
Monday: Unit 1 Test
Tuesday: No School
Wednesday: View the documentary "Freakonomics."
Thursday: Chapter 4 Sections 1 and 2.
Friday: Chapter 4 Section 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/4/2019
Monday: Students will read and discuss chapter 2 sections 3 and 4. Students will complete the assessment questions for each section.
Tuesday: Students will explain the benefits of free enterprise. Students will read chapter 3 sections 1 and 2. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will explain how the American system provides for the public good and a safety net. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 sections 3 and 4.
Thursday: Student will complete notes for the test on Unit 1 (chapters 1 - 3).
Friday: Students will complete the test on Unit 1.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/17/2018
Monday: Students will read and discuss chapter 16 section 1 about the Federal Reserve. Students will complete section 1 assessment questions.
Tuesday: Students will identify how the Fed Reserve functions. Students will read and discuss chapter 16 sections 2 and 3. Students will complete the assessment questions for each section.
Wednesday: Students will explain how monetary policy works. Students will read and discuss chapter 16 section 4. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Thursday: Students will take notes for the quiz on Unit 6.
Friday: Students will complete the assessment test on Unit 6 (Chapters 14 - 16).
Lesson Plans for Week 12/10/2018
Monday: Students will describe the major entitlement programs. Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 3. Students will complete section 3 assessment questions.
Tuesday: Students will identify where state taxes are spent. Students will read and discuss ch. 14 section 4. Students will complete section 4 assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will explain the limits of fiscal policy. Students will read and discuss ch. 15 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will describe the difference between supply side and demand side economics. Students will read and discuss ch. 15 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will explain the importance of balancing the federal budget. Students will read and discuss ch. 15 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/3/2018
Monday: Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 3 about poverty. Student will complete the assessment questions for chapter 13.
Tuesday: Students will complete the notes for the quiz on chapters 12 and 13.
Wednesday: Students complete the quiz on chapters 12 and 13.
Thursday: Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 1.
Friday: Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/26/2018
Monday: Students will explain how GDP is calculated. Students will read and discuss chapter 12. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 1.
Tuesday: Students will identify the business cycle. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will explain how economic growth is measured. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will explain how unemployment is measured. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will explain effects of rising prices. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 2 on inflation. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/19/2018
Monday: Complete the quiz on chapters 10 and 11.
Tuesday - Friday: No class.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/9/2018
Monday: Students will describe the banking process today. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Tuesday: Students will describe the purpose of the savings and investing markets. Student will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 1.
Wednesday: Students will identify the purpose for bonds and financial assets. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 2.
Thursday: Students will explain how the stock market functions. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Friday: Student will complete notes for the quiz on chapters 10 and 11 (banking and financial markets). The quiz will be on Monday.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/5/2018
Monday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on Chapter 9.
Tuesday: No school.
Wednesday: Complete quiz on chapter 9.
Thursday: Documentary on Corporation. Read ch 10 section 1.
Friday: Documentary on Corporation. Read ch. 10 section 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/27/2018
Monday: Students will notes for the quiz on chapter 8. Students will begin viewing the film Founder.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 8. Continue viewing Founder.
Wednesday: Students will identify labor market trends. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Thursday: Students will analyze labor and wages. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Friday: Students will analyze organized labor. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/22/2018
Monday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on chapter 7.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 7.
Wednesday: Students will read and discuss ch 8 sect 1 on "sole proprietorships." Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Thursday: Students will read and discuss ch. 8 sect 2 on partnerships and franchises. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Friday: Students will read and discuss ch. 8 sect 3 on corporations. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/15/2018
Monday: Students will check and correct their work for chapter 6 (Prices). Students will observe the documentary on Walmart and the cost of low prices.
Tuesday: Students will identify Perfect Competition. Students will read and discuss chapter 7 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of section 1. Take home quiz on Chapters 5 and 6 will be handed out.
Wednesday: Students will define the characteristics of a Monopoly. Students will read and discuss ch 7 sect 2. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of section 2.
Thursday: Students will identify monopolistic competition. Students will read and discuss ch 7 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of section 3.
Friday: Students will identify the terms regulation and deregulation. Students will read and discuss ch. 7 section 4. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of section 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/8/2018
Monday: Students will explain the law of supply. Students will read and discuss chapter 5 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the costs of production. Students will read and discuss Chapter 5 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the other factors that affect supply. Students will read and discuss chapter 5 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions at end of the section. Homework - take home quiz on chapter 5. Due Monday.
Thursday: Students will explain what happens when supply and demand are combined. Students will read and discuss chapter 6 section 1. Students will complete the worksheet that goes along with the readings.
Friday: Students will explain what happens to the market when there are changes in supply. Students will read and discuss chapter 6 section 2. Students will complete the worksheet that goes along with the readings.
Lesson Plans for the Week 10/1/2018
Monday: Topic on Demand. Students will read chapter 4 section 1. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Continue with demand. Students will read ch 4 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will read ch. 4 section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on chapter 4.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/24/2018
Monday: Students will explain how the government promotes growth and stability. Students will read and discuss Chapter 3 Section 3. Students will complete the assessment questions 3 - 10, page 61.
Tuesday: Students will explain how the government provides a safety net. Students will read and discuss pages 68 - 72 (chapter 3 Section 3).
Wednesday: Students will complete the notes for the quiz on Chapter 3. The quiz will be on Friday.
Thursday: Students will be taking the practice SAT.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 3.
Lesson Plan for Week 9/17/2018
Monday: Ch 2 S 3 & 4 Centrally Planned Economics/Mixed Economies. Read pp. 35 - 44. Complete the assessment questions at the end of each section.
Tuesday: Complete notes for the quiz on Ch. 2.
Wednesday: Complete the quiz on Ch. 2.
Thursday: Free Enterprise. Read pp. 49 - 55 (Ch 3 S 1). Complete the assessment questions on page 55.
Friday: Promoting Growth and Stability. Ch. 3 S 2. Read pp. 56 - 61. Complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Lesson Plan for Week 9/10/2018
For this week students will explore the meaning of economics and economic systems. Student will complete the readings and assessment questions for each section listed. There will be a quiz on chapter 1 on Wednesday.
Monday: Ch 1 section 2.
Tuesday: Ch 1 section 3.
Wednesday: Ch 1 Quiz.
Thursday: Ch 2 section1.
Friday: Ch 2 section 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/9/2017
Monday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 4.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the Law of Supply. Students will read and discuss Chapter 5 Section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the production goals of a firm. Students will read and discuss Chapter 5 Section 2. Students will work on handout 2.
Thursday: Students will analyze factors that affect supply. Students will read and discuss chapter 5 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3. Students will continue viewing The Corporation."
Friday: No class - School assembly.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/11/2017
Monday: Students will analyze the production possibilities curve. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 3. Students will complete section 3 assessment questions.
Tuesday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on chapter 1.
Wednesday: Students will complete the practice quiz on chapter 1.
Thursday: Students will analyze the 3 economic questions. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 1. Students will complete section 1 assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze why markets exists. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 2. Students will complete the assessment questions for section 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/4/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the causes of unemployment. Students will read chapter 13 section 1. Students will work in groups on the assessments questions for section 1.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the effects of inflation. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 2. Students will work in groups on assessment questions for section 2.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the effects of poverty. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 3. Students will work in groups on assessment question for section 3. Students will review for the quiz on Thursday.
Thursday: Students will review their notes for the quiz on chapter 13. Students will complete the quiz.
Friday: Students will review chapters 1 - 13 for the final exams.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/14/2014
Monday: Students will analyze how the GDP is calculated. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 1. Students will complete questions 3 - 10, page 314. Students will check and correct their work.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the phases of a business cycle. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 2. Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10, page 322. Students will check and correct their work.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how saving and investment are related to economic growth. Students will work in groups on handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will complete a quiz on chapter 12.
Friday: Students will observe a documentary on investing.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/7/2014
Monday: Students will analyze the risks and benefits of buying stock. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 3. Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10. The groups will present their answers to the class.
Tuesday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on chapter 11. Students will view the film "Too Big To Fail."
Wednesday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 11. Students will continue viewing the film "Too Big to Fail."
Thursday: Students will analyze how the GDP is calculated. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 1. Students will complete questions 3 - 10, page 314. Students will complete the film "Too Big to Fail."
Friday: Students will analyze the phases of a business cycle. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 2. Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10, page 322. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/30/2014
On Thursday there will be an open book quiz on chapter 10
Monday: Students will describe the three uses of money. Student will read and discuss chapter 10 section 1 (Money). Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10, page 255. Students will share their responses with the class
Lesson Plans for Week 11/23/2014
Tuesday: Students will analyze the developments in banking in the early 1900s. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 2 (Banking). Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10 on page 263. Students will share their responses with the class.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the changes brought about by electronic banking. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10 on page 272. Students will share their responses with the class.
Thursday: Students will complete an open book and note quiz on chapter 10. They will have the class hour to complete the quiz.
Friday: Students will analyze the role of saving and investing in our free enterprise system. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Students will work in groups on questions 3 - 10, page 283. Quiz on chapter 11 will be on Wed. 12/10/14.
Monday: Students will review their notes for chapter 9. Students will complete the quiz on chapter 9.
Tuesday: Students will view PBS episode "Makers" about women and the workplace.
Wednesday - Friday Thanksgiving Break.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/16/2014
Monday: Students will analyze the purpose of nonprofit organizations. Students will read and discuss chapter 8 section 4. Students will work in groups on handout 4. Students will check and correct their work. Students will review handouts 1 - 4 for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Students will review their notes. Students will complete the quiz on chapter 8.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the past and present labor trends. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will analyze how skill levels and education affect wage levels. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze why American workers have formed labor unions. Students will read and discuss chapter 9 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/09/2014
Monday: Students review notes for Unit II test. Complete test.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the advantages of a sole proprietorship. Students will read and discuss chapter 8 section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the advantages of partnerships. Students will read and discuss chapter 8 section 2. Students will work in groups on handout 2.
Thursday: Students will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of incorporation. Students will read and discuss chapter 8 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3.
Friday: Students will analyze the different types of cooperative and nonprofit organizations. Students will read and discuss chapter 8 section 4. Students will work in groups on handout 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/02/2014
Monday: Students will analyze monopolistic competition, oligopoly and the need for government regulations. Students will read and discuss chapter 7 sections 3 and 4. Students will work in groups on handout 3.
Tuesday: No school.
Wednesday: Students will check and correct their work for chapter 7. Students will review chapter 7 for the quiz on Thursday.
Thursday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 7.
Friday: Students will review Unit 1 for the test on Monday.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/26/2014
Economics
Monday: Student will check and correct Chapter 6 handouts 1 - 3. Review for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Students will complete chapter 6 Quiz.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the four conditions that are in place in a perfectly competitive market. Students will read and discuss chapter 7 section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1.
Thursday: Students will analyze the characteristics of a monopoly. Students will read and discuss chapter 7 section 2. Students will work in groups on handout 2.
Friday: Students will analyze the characteristics of a oligopoly. Students will read and discuss chapter 7 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/19/2014
Economics
Monday: Student will be able to explain the purpose of a corporation. Students will continue viewing "The Corporation."
Tuesday: Students will analyze how supply and demand create equilibrium. Students will read and discuss chapter 6 section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how a market reacts to an increase or decrease in demand. Students will read and discuss chapter 6 section 2. Students will work in groups on handout 2.
Thursday: Students will analyze the relationship between prices and the profit motive. Students will read and discuss chapter 6 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3.
Friday: Students will be attending a pep rally for spirit week.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/12/2014
Economics
Monday: Students will analyze the production costs of a firm. Students will read and discuss chapter 5 section 2. Students will work in groups on handout 2. Students will begin viewing "The Corporation."
Tuesday: Students will analyze factors that affect supply. Students will read and discuss chapter 5 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3. Students will continue viewing The Corporation."
Wednesday: Students will complete a review handout for Chapters 4 and 5. Test will be on Friday. Students will continue viewing "The Corporation."
Thursday: Students will review note for test. Students will complete "The Corporation" and complete a "Close and Critical Reading" assignment.
Friday: Students will complete the test on chapters 4 and 5.
American History
Monday: Students will analyze the reforms T. Roosevelt brought to government. Students will read and discuss Chapter 4 Section 4. Students will work on handout 4 in groups.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the steps Wilson took to improve the nation's economy. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 5. Students will work in groups on handout 5.
Wednesday: Students will complete a review of chapter 4 for the test on Friday.
Thursday: Students will observe a documentary on the "Progressive Era." Students shall complete a "Close and Critical Reading" assignment on what they observed.
Friday: Students will complete the test on chapter 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/5/2014
Economics
Monday: Students will analyze the elasticity of demand. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 3. Students will work in groups on handout 3.
Tuesday: Students will complete notes for Chapter 4 Quiz. Students will work in groups on “Critical Thinking” page 106. The groups will present their findings to the class.
Wednesday: Students will complete Chapter 4 Quiz. Students will read PF8 “Online Banking.”
Thursday: Students will analyze the Law of Supply. Students will read and discuss Chapter 5 Section 1. Students will work in groups on handout 1.
Friday: Students will analyze the production goals of a firm. Students will read and discuss Chapter 5 Section 2. Students will work on handout 2.