World-Economics-12th Focus

This will be the last post of the school year.. Thanks for all of your effort and hard work and for allowing me to learn from you.  Have a GREAT SUMMER!

World: Presentations day one today. Those absent did not receive credit for today.  Those who presented are expected to be present on your scheduled final day for the remaining presentations.

Please bring your text book to turn in.

Economics:  Budget projects are being graded and will be returned on Thursday.  You will be given a final Quiz on Thursday.  Adhere to the study guide.  The quiz will have only multiple choice, matching and T/F questions.  Sorry, no turn around time to grade short answer related to the scheduling of this final.

Please bring your text book to turn in.

12th Focus:  Field day today.  Thursday is our final class.  Elections, and evaluation on Thursday.  You need to be present in class to receive credit on your scheduled final day.

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World: We finished and discussed Toussaint Louveture and the Haitian Revolution.  You received a reading related to the Modern World from "This Fleeting World"  Read the material given, it will help you with the finishing touches on your Coke Project. We will debrief the reading and zoom in on Imperialism and Industrialization on Monday.   We have one Coke presentation on Monday.

Final Project is due on Tuesday, June 10.  1/2 of class will present on Tuesday, be sure you arrive prepared.  You will do great!

Economics: Today we continued with Income inequality and food. We will need time to debrief a place at the table and to discuss income inequality and education.

Budget project is due on Monday.. No acceptations or excuses.  Be sure all aspects of the assignment and requirements are met for full credit.

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World: Toussaint Louveture Today. We will finish up tomorrow, Journal Note taking document will earn credit.  In addition, I also provided some overview reading related to industrialization and Imperialism. While there are activities/questions built into the handouts, you are not responsible for answering the questions. The handouts are simply informational, for use related to the Coke Project. We will however, cover the topics in class so that we can bring the content to "the floor" for discussion.

Work on Coke Project: Due Tuesday 6-10

Imperialism Handout
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B33qXdPz7Ez1VUppMlpfbkZMR1k/edit?usp=sharing

Industrialization Handout
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B33qXdPz7Ez1d2U5Mk9Oc3YtT3c/edit?usp=sharing


Economics: Income Inequality and Food Insecurity (hunger).  We will finish up tomorrow.  Continue working on Budget project.  DUE DATE IS MONDAY.  Crisis was distributed today... read directions carefully and only do what is necessary for you to do.  Again follow the directions.


12th Focus: J-292   Perks of being a Wall Flower as it relates to mentoring. Remember Senior Council elections in class next Wednesday.  If you are interested in a position,

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World: French Revolution continued.  There was a recap, a short History Teachers Song, and an analysis of the The D of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Toward the end of the class, you took on the role of one group in the Revolution to process the events from different perspectives.

Work on Final Project, it's due one week from today.

Economics: Food Tour today at Plum. Bring your info sheets tomorrow.  We will use them for debriefing as well as the Food, Inc material.  If time, we will begin income inequality and food.

Budget project is due on Friday.  Be sure to adhere to the information and to the rules of the game.

12th Focus: Coping - Emotions
Suspension Bridge Building (team building activity)
Coping strategies activity
J for an all class gathering regarding upcoming events during remaining class periods

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World: We began covering the French Revolution today. As you consider our study of revolution, be sure to think about causes, purpose, and importance.  We dealt with an introduction today, tomorrow we will cover the Dec of The Rights of Man, and the D of Rights of Women. From there we will zoom in onto Haiti.

Economics: You received essential forms for the budget project today.  They regard order, a final budget sheet and a rubric.  Be sure to adhere to the food requirements, 3 balanced meals for one week... and to all the other requirements. Do not take short cuts.  Project is due on Friday.

Field trip to Plum tomorrow. Meet at the class room at 10:00 so we can depart.

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World: We debriefed the declaration fully today. Nice job working with your "clock" partners.  On Monday we will cover the French Revolution.... Fervor.  You should be working on your final project.  It's due on June 9, 2014 (Monday)  Take the time to get your project in order. Remember, it's your final exam.

Economics:  We continued with food today  Looked at the Fries reading and discussed as well as natural and artificial flavoring. Labeling was a topic too.  Field trip forms need to be turned in on Monday. We go to Plum on Tuesday.  We will leave at 10:00, meet at the classroom.

Work on your the budget project.  It's due next Friday. (6/6) 

12th Focus: Mentoring today... game day!  Have fun!

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World:  In class we "danced" around the Declaration of Independence and found our way through interpreting the meaning... and it's pretty clear what the colonists were fed up with when you really think about the meaning behind the words.  Tomorrow we will continue with wrapping up the D of I and move on to the French.  Be sure to work on you Final Project. It's due next Friday.
Economics:  Today we finished Food, Inc.  We will debrief tomorrow, please have your journal completed.  In addition, you received a permission slip today for our Plum Market experience. Please return the permission slip tomorrow. Our trip is during class on Tuesday, June 3.

Focus 12:  Gleaners today. Mentoring tomorrow.

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World:  During today's coffee house discussion, we debriefed the primary documents and gained an understanding of the fervor of revolution.  Be certain you understand that once you make a claim about why revolution occurred, you need to be able to support that claim with reasoning and evidence.  The evidence lies in the documents.  Tomorrow we will debrief and move on to the Dec. of Independence. Be sure that you are working on your Final project.  Use your time wisely.

Economics:  We continued with industrialized food system today and viewed a few more segments of Food, Inc.  Be sure to jot information on to your double entry journal so that you can contribute during the debriefing.  Surely what you are seeing is having an impact in some way. To be continued tomorrow.  You should be working on your budget project and completing the next to EverFi modules.  Credit/Interest & Rent/Own.

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World: Today we revisited the Fervor of Revolution and took a step further by using SOAPS to evaluate seven short primary documents. Be sure to reflect on the big questions when reflecting on the material for tomorrow's "coffeehouse" discussion.  Be sure you have a solid understanding of the documents and are prepared for the coffeehouse.  You had time in class to complete SOAPS and to prepare for tomorrow.

Economics:  We began the corporate globalization of food today and you viewed one segment of Food, Inc.  During the documentary, you have been asked to complete a double entry diary to journal your acquisition and inquiry of information.  We began class by analyzing some ingredients that turned out to be the special sauce on a Big Mac, (yuck!)  I also directed you to http://www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm to learn about chemicals and food additives.

We will continue with the film tomorrow. Work on your budget project. See previous blog posts for info on insurance and such.  The due date is upon you, so be sure you are working.

More on food tomorrow.  It looks like we will journey to Plum Market next week. Permission slips are forth coming.

Focus 12: Mentoring on Friday (last one).  Today we continued with team building.. the minefield. What are you learning about yourself and others?

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World: Today we explored the rumbling of revolution.  Big Q: What's going on in each instance that leads to revolution?  Think about PERSIA (Political, Economic, Religious, Social, Intellectual, Agriculture)  We debriefed the Historical Context, then did a jigsaw relate to the "shorts" related to revolution in other places.  What do you notice about the situation in each place that led to revolution?  You reported out and we were able to accumulate a list related to the fervor of revolution.  Think about what you learned today.

YOU RECEIVED THE FINAL PROJECT: COKE BOTTLE today.  Think about how you want to approach the project.  Coke Bottle Project

HAVE AN ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY WEEKEND.  RETURN ON TUESDAY REENERGIZED FOR THE FINAL PUSH.

Economics: Budget project work day in the lab.  Insurance seems to be a stumper.  You will not be able to get the info you want from the healthcare.gov website.  Go to the individual insurance carriers to obtain quotes and policy details. The policies are generally listed as bronze, silver, gold, platinum... read the details, consider the cost and make a choice.  Housing>  Remember your housing can only cost 24% of your Net Income/Month.  Be careful.  I handed out documents related to Renting Terminology and Furniture.  The furniture document is: Furniture Link.  Pick up the Renting handout in class on Tuesday.  Here is a copy of the Grocery requirements. While I did not hand this out today, it's good to have. The handout will also be available to you on Tuesday.  Grocery Requirements
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HAVE AN ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY WEEKEND.  RETURN ON TUESDAY REENERGIZED FOR THE FINAL PUSH.

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World:  We further discussed the Coke Bottle final Project.  I will roll it out tomorrow so you can begin to think about it.  In class, we began Revolution... Big Question. What does it take to make a revolution?  You listened and analyzed Beatles Revolution lyrics and received a handout related to the Atlantic Revolutions. Read ONLY Historical Context, and COMPLETE the 9 questions that accompany that reading.  You will need to complete the questions on a separate sheet of paper.  We will focus on Atlantic Revolutions in class tomorrow.

Economics:  Today we deciphered the debt clock in class... Pretty cool! US Debt Clock  We also concluded Monetary and Fiscal Policy.  You turned in the chapter 16 graphics and materials for me to provide feedback.  Your take away from monetary and fiscal policy is large and understandable and indeed it applies to your life... Just think about it.

Continue to work on your budget project and to complete the EverFi Modules.  See two previous blog posts for more info.

12th Focus: J bldg. meeting, than outside for additional team building activity.

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World: Test were returned and we went over them today.  In addition, we had a discussion about the FINAL presentation project.  We will make a final decision tomorrow.  We will begin Revolution tomorrow in class.  Our coverage will include the historic Atlantic Revolutions and the 2010 Egyptian Revolution. We may also zoom in on Nigeria, a global political hotspot. The new ERA of material will reflect Revolution, Imperialism & Industrialization.

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Economics: Today we continued with Monetary Policy and included Fiscal Policy,continue learning the concepts and terms.  Due tomorrow are Chapter 16 materials.  Finish Banking and begin working on the EverFi Modules, Payment, Interest Rates, and Credit Cards; Credit Score; THEN Renting & Owning  This will help with the budget project. 
 
Monetary PPT : Monetary Policy Power Point

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World-Economics-12th Focus

World: Today we a studied Japan as a non-empire. Be sure you understand why Japan is a non-empire and how the feudal system there compare that that of Europe in the 1100's.  Review Japan material.  Here's are the class notes REFERENCE. Japan non empire Notes for your reference, Japan Non Empire PPT: Japan Non Empire PPT

Economics: Today we continued with Monetary Policy, learning the concepts and terms.  Continue to work through Chapter 16 materials and on the EverFi Modules.  Finish BANKING, go on to Payment, Interest Rates, and Credit Cards; Credit Score; THEN Renting & Owning  This will help with the budget project. 
 
Monetary PPT : Monetary Policy Power Point

Due on Thursday, Chapter 16 handouts. 

Be sure you are continuing to work on the budget project.  You should be working through the preliminary budget worksheet.

Grades will be updated by the end of the week. Be sure to tune into Power School.

12th Focus: Video presentations for review and decision making.  Tubeez activities in the J.  Permission slips for Gleaners 5-29 due now.

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Sorry I was out today.. It was not planned but instead in response to a family illness. I will be back in the classroom tomorrow.

World: Today you had class time to complete Cornell related to ch. 19.1, Japan as an example of a non-empire.  You will receive credit for the work you did today in class tomorrow.  Our lesson tomorrow will focus on Japan... a non empire. What does it take to be an empire...Why is Japan considered a non-empire?

You an expect your tests from Friday to be returned on Wednesday.  Those of you absent, should plan on completing the test during a free period on Tuesday.  Please see me in the morning.

Economics:  You were in the lab today working on your budget project... a nice gift from me to you.  In class tomorrow we will focus on Monetary policy. Be sure you are working on the materials I distributed last week related to chapter 16, completed work for Ch. 16 will now be due on Thursdayy.  Also, you should have completed the banking module on EverFi.  If not, do so asap.

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World: Today there was a test covering, Explorations, Conquest, Slavery & Gun Powder. If you were absent, please plan on taking the test on Monday.  We will begin Non-Empire on Monday.

Economics: We finished the introductory PPT on Monetary Policy.Monetary Policy PPT.  You should have completed the Banking Module for EVERFI.  Begin working on material in chapter 16.  You were given the material yesterday to navigate the reading.  The organizers and material are on Wednesday, 5-22.  In addition, you should be working on the budget project.  I will provide some class time on Monday. 

Seminar: Last meeting today. See you and Honors Convocation and Graduation.  Congratulations!

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World: In class we debriefed Gun Powder Empires using the focus questions. Focus Questions for Collaboration on Gun Powder Empires you wrote them on the back and we focused on the big ideas of the gun powder empires.  Big Ideas Gunpowder.

There is a test tomorrow which covers the following:
Explorations: Discovery v Exploration, Explorer v. Conquistador
-The Role of Columbus; hero myth, Zinn and Lowen readings.
-Goal of Explorations =  GGG
-Consequences of Explorations; Conquest (Guns, Germs, Steel)
: Colombian Exchange (positives and negatives)
-Food, Animals, goods, people, disease.
-African Slavers, Trans Atlantic Slavery, Modern Slavery
Gun Powder Empires


You can bring Cornell Notes 20.1, 20.3, 20.4 & the Gun Powder Empires Chart for use on the test.



 



Be sure to have a #2 pencil for the objective portion of the test.  Be prepared for about 33 objective questions, and than a short answer section...These are the big ideas.

Economics: Regarding inflation we went through the two analysis problems from the text.  In addition, I played you a segment from NPR related to low inflation rates and their significance if any. Finally, we began covering Monetary Policy. This material pairs nicely with the banking module, so if you have not completed it yet, please do so.  You received materials to complete for chapter 16.  The graphics and questions are due on Wednesday, May 21.  Tomorrow we will continue with Monetary Policy then allow for work time on your newly assigned budget project.  Continue to map out your strategy for living.

12th Focus: Today you completed PSA's related to a critical issue in Oakland County and/or our school community.  You used IPads to formulate the PSA and emailed them to the 12th Focus Google account and to yourself.  In addition, you completed a required survey for the Early College folks. Those absent, need to take care of the survey task Asap.

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World: Today in class you were introduced to the Gun Powder Empires, then you were given time to complete a graphic organizer on same.  Once you complete the chart, THINK ABOUT the following for tomorrow.  You will be working in a small group to collaborate and reach solutions.  Feel Free to revisit the intro slides for today's class.  Focus on the information and maps, not the tasks... they do not apply to you.

Gun Powder Empire Intro PPT (Some Slides do not apply, ie: Tasks

A.  Discuss the following questions with your group

 

B. Use complete sentences when answering these questions

 

C.  Answer on the BACK of your chart

 

 

1. Why do historians refer to the empires in this era as “gunpowder empires?”

 

2. Why did these empires seek gunpowder technologies?

 

3. What did an empire have to do in order to obtain and use this technology?

 

4.  What happened to the Nomadic groups in Eurasia as a result of this technology?

 

5. In what ways were England and France different from the other empires?

 

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Reminder: Quiz/Test on Friday. See yesterday's blog post for details.

 

Economics: Today we rolled out the budget project.  You received you life status for the project and you should begin to accumulate the information you need to be successful in the project.  We spent a lot of time getting the project off the ground today. Continue to think and strategize for a budget game plan.  The Banking Module was assigned yesterday.  Please be sure it is completed by the end of the week.  Due to our focus on the roll out of the budget project, we will begin Monetary and Fiscal Policy tomorrow.   Have fun with the budget project.  Regardless of your "lot" you will learn valuable lessons.  More tomorrow.



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World: We wrapped up modern slavery with closing remarks and visited food conglomerates for information.  Finally, we began Gun Powder Empires.  You were to arrive today with the power shifts reading and questions completed in order to be introduced to the topic.  Credit was given for those who completed their assignment.  We introduced the topic and will dive deeper tomorrow.  In the meanwhile, read & annotate the background material I provided on guns and gun powder for this material.  Tomorrow in class we will work on a graphic organizer for three selected gun powder empires.  You should expect a QUIZ/TEST on Friday:
Explorations and its consequences - Colombian Exchange, Slavery (African, Trans Atlantic, Modern), and guns and gun powder.  Remember to revisit the reading 20.1,3, 4; the guided notes (on website), posted PPT's etc.

Economics: Today we fish bowled outsourcing.  This evening, please complete the BANKING module on EverFi. (10 pts) While you will receive material related to the budget project, the plan is to cover monetary and fiscal policy in class.  Reminder, the budget project is an independent at home project.  You will however, be give some time in school to work and receive guidance.

12th Focus: Gleaners Field Trip today.  Remaining half meets with Mrs. Sturt.

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World: http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_bales_how_to_combat_modern_slavery#t-213363  Complete the viewing of Kevin Bales and Modern Slavery.  Add  material to your journal and be prepared to share when you arrive in class tomorrow.  In addition, Google a brand of COFFEE and report out what astonished you.  What made you think?  Finally, read the Power Shifts reading and complete the questions that go along with the short reading...credit for this tomorrow. 

In class today we tried to bring closure to the Modern Slavery topic.  What did you learn about Black Gold?

Expect a quiz/test on Explorations-Colombian Exchange, Slavery (Atlantic & African), and Modern Slavery, as well as gun powder empires later this week.  Probably Thursday or Friday.
Economics:  Today was a fishbowl pre-work day.  Be sure arrive to class with your argument map fully completed and that you are ready to fishbowl seminar on the topic of outsourcing.  Please be certain that your thesis statements are viable and thorough.

13th Seminar:  Capstone presentations today.  There is one more presentation on the final day of class on Friday.  Also, Friday is an early release.  Meet at 11:40 in our J classroom.  We will hear the presentation, take our class photo, finish the Happy video segment and celebrate your completion of HS and 13th Seminar with a Pizza lunch hosted by Mrs, Maddalena and I.

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World:  Today we focused more on Modern Slavery... You have more information for your double entry journal...we will debrief and finish up on Monday with Modern Slavery.  Over the weekend, complete all readings related to Modern Slavery.

Expect a quiz/test next week Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

Economics: We covered Inflation but did not do the analysis problems... We are saving that for later.  Those of you who have not completed the material need to do so immediately.  You received Fish Bowl material today related to in-sourcing & out-sourcing, and you were assigned a side.  1's argue pro outsourcing, 2's argue anti outsourcing.  Begin preliminary research related to your assigned topic.  On Monday you will have an in-class prep day for our fishbowl debate which will be held on Tuesday.  Finish make up work please.

13th Seminar: Five capstones today.  Reminder: Next Friday is the luncheon and the class photo. 

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World:  Today we focused on Modern Slavery. You arrived to class with your entry slip which we debriefed.  Both classes were on the same page related to whether or not stricter laws would alleviate the problem.  We then focused on child slavery...specifically in the world of chocolate:  http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/category/chocolates-child-slaves/.  you viewed the clip and completed a double entry journal on what you learned and have questions on.  We will pick up with that tomorrow and learn about chocolate from the other perspective, that of a child slave.  You received another short reading on Modern Slavery; Slavery in the 21st Century.  Please read the material.  You do not have to complete the questions.  Hopefully we will address you "debate" points tomorrow

Economics: Due tomorrow Inflation reading and completed handout.  13.3 - we will work to integrate that into another consequence of globalization. Good job with the Great Grocery Story Smack down today.  Is it time to reconsider Walmart??  More on this tomorrow.

12th Focus: Met in J292.  Worked to finish Issue/Skill set activity...Blue Sky.  Prepared for tomorrow's mentoring activity and were assigned a partner for the public service project.

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Today we began covering modern slavery.  We reflected on your annotations of the short reading.  you were given a copy of Scholastic Times, there is a feature on Modern Slavery.  The following is what was posted on the screen today and it's DUE TOMORROW.

Read 8-11 in Scholastic Times…. Do the following:

Entry Slip:

Based on what you have read, do you THINK stricter laws and better enforcement can put an end to modern Slavery?  Why or Why not?

Support your view:  CAN HUMAN TRAFFICKING TODAY BE COMPARED TO THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE OF CENTURIES AGO?  3 reasons supporting Yes, 3 reasons supporting No.

 

Economics
Globalization has it's consequences: Consider unemployment & inflation.  What are the implications of outsourcing.  Be sure you understand the types of unemployment and the meaning of full employment.  Also what's not measured in unemployment? You received a handout today related to 13.3/Inflation. Please have that completed for credit on Friday. 

We debriefed the material related to Walmart.  At the very least, you should be more informed. hat's your moral compass?


 

World, Economics, 12th Focus

World:  We finished up the slave kingdoms today and debriefed. We also revisited the concepts set forth from the guided notes.  Please review the concepts.  Our next stop is Modern Slavery.  Read and annotate the introduction to Modern Slavery (4th already did this0, be prepared for class tomorrow.  We will continue with Modern Slavery in class tomorrow.  No test/quiz this week, but expect one later next week.

Economics: We finished the Walmart documentary and began debriefing.  More on this tomorrow.  you were to have completed the material on employment, we will integrate that tomorrow into the content. Use the evening to get caught up and/or review.

12th focus: Community. Skill set and Issues discussion groups followed by service and community piece. Mentoring in on Friday.  Today's activity set you up for Friday's mentoring.

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World: For those who were absent or missed the Amistad Clip, here's the link.  Amistad Clip. Today in class we focused on African Slavery... this is very different from the Transatlantic Slave trade.  Be sure you consult your guided notes for the differences.  You viewed a segment from Wonders of Africa, a Louis Gates documentary on the Slave Kingdoms. Be sure you complete the viewing guide.  Due tomorrow, Cornell Notes, 20.3. The reading is on slavery.  After we debrief the African slave trade, we will move on to Modern Slavery.

Economics: Due tomorrow is the Globalization handout/reading and the material in 13 related to employment/unemployment.  In class we began viewing Walmart... Whether or not it's good for America. Walmart.  The viewing guide needs to be completed so that we can debrief tomorrow.  This fits into globalization.. a byproduct.  More tomorrow. Be sure to come to class prepared.

13th Seminar:  Capstones continue today. Be sure  to submit the portfolio to Mrs. Sturt , (those of you who need to do so), also, graduation fees are due to Mrs, Sturt now!  Finally Memmca surveys must be completed at this time.  Please do that too!

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World:  We discussed the BIG QUESTION related to the comparison of the African slave trade v. The transatlantic Slave Trade.  You viewed the Amistad Clip and took time to do a reflection writing. Those who wished to share did so.  For Monday, you are to complete the Cornell Notes for 20.3.  We will cover the slave kingdoms for greater context on Monday.

Economics: We debriefed Where is the Love and discussed the global issues set forth. In the end we linked the issues to wealth inequality and globalization.  You were given a handout related to material in the text book. Read 282 & 283 and complete the case study on managing change in your work life, then complete 13.1 (382-389) related to unemployment.  Do you have an argument for an against globalization at this time?  Due Tuesday!  We will begin our exploration on whether or not Walmart is good for America on  Monday.

13th Seminar: 3 Capstone presentations today. (short period due to the talent show).

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World:  We finished up the food aspect of the Colombian Exchange today, and moved on to Slavery.  You received guided notes which we guided as well as a Cornell note taking document which is due on Monday. (20.3)  For tomorrow, begin reading Ch. 20.3. Review today's content and be mentally prepared to view a 7 minute clip of Amistad.  There may be some class time tomorrow to work on your Cornell notes.  If you have not answered the big comparison question within the guided notes, please do. We will use that as a discussion opener tomorrow.

Please expect a quiz late next week or early the week after.

Be sure to check power school for missing assignments.

Economics: Globalization was the content for the day.  Remember, the interconnectedness is a profit driven process with capitalism at its core. We debriefed the Myths associated with Globalization (good job here), and you seem to have a pretty good handle on this early content.

Toward the end of the period you listed to a song by the Black Eyed Peas.. Where is the love.  You are to interpret, (write their meaning), the lyrics and complete the box related to social issues and the two questions.  We will pick up with the material tomorrow.

Be sure to check power school for missing assignments.

12th Focus: What matters more than your talent?  Ted talk for 12minutes, followed by Ah Ha's from journey on the web related to you, career, schools; sustain activity and a May Day activity.

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World: We covered the Colombian Exchange.  Those absent should pick up class documents tomorrow.  Our main goal was to disclose the impact & consequence of the exchange.  We made light of the consequences of the explorations and the positives of the Colombian exchange itself.  Nice job with the old v. new world activity.  For this evening, read the short handout on some of the old v. new world foods.  Annotate and respond to the four questions.  We will debrief tomorrow.

Economics: GDP & Globalization today We revisited GDP and the trends related to when  GDP represents an increase v. a decrease.  We viewed GDP in the context of globalization and you are continue to do that this evening. Read & Annotate the reading about Globalization.  Compose a from the reading and include both the positives and negatives on the "T" chart.

World-Economics-12th Focus

World: We finished with GGS today and debriefed.  In addition, we introduced the Colombian Exchange.  In class tomorrow, we will cover the Colombian Exchange.... in an activity.  Be sure to review the material you completed for 20.4.  Credit was given today for those Cornell Notes.  We will continue tomorrow.

Economics: We began GDP today and will do more tomorrow.  Review material (12.1) again this evening. Tomorrow in addition to GDP, we will cover globalization.  Is Walmart good for America?

12t Focus:  College journey continued. Lab and Classroom time today.

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World:  We viewed Conquest from Guns Germs and Steel. There's still a little more to finish up. Be sure you have completed the film questions, and remember that Cornell Notes for 20.4 Colombian Exchange are due tomorrow.

Key ideas from GGS: How have guns germs and steel reshaped the world?

• Why was the balance of power so unequal?
• Geography separates the winners from the losers.
• Roots of power
• AfroEurasia v. The Americas: Longitude v. Latitude issue...how significant is that?

Economics: We finished Freakonomics.  After a small debriefing tomorrow, we will go into GDP.  Be sure 12.1 is complete as is the organizer for tomorrow.  Think about the significance of incentives, cost/benefit, cause and effect and choice related to Freakonomics and GDP.

Seminar: Capstones continue. J-294. Be sure you are making time to preview your presentation in J294 to avoid technological difficulties.

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World: We debriefed the collaborative group posters and the content and moved forward to conquest.  I read a story that should have filled in the blanks related to the who, what, where and how of conquest, and we set the stage for Guns Germs and Steel on Monday.  Cornell Notes 20.4 were handed out.  Cornell Notes are due on Tuesday. The topic is Colombian Exchange.

Economics: Freakonomics - From 58:05 left to 35:13 left. We will wrap it up on Monday.  12.1 GDP due on Tuesday.

13th Sem: Capstones J-294.

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World: We finished debriefing the Cartoon and focused on the danger related to the hero myth and the perspective with which we teach history. Credit was given for Cornell Notes 20.1 and time was given for feedback on those notes.  Tomorrow we will finish up with Zinn. In class, you were given time to read another excerpt.  Be sure that you have annotated and that you have identified the location of the questions.  We will do something with the questions as a class tomorrow.

Economics.  We debriefed Savings today and played around with the budget concept. Indeed, we will go deeper into that topic.  Due tomorrow are your TWO Memo's for Business organizations.   Please adhere to the format provided.  Tomorrow's topic will be GDP and monetary and fiscal policy.

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World: We finished debriefing Zinn (first reading) today and explored the hero myth associated with Columbus.  You viewed a cartoon which perpetuated the hero myth and we discussed the risks of promoting such myths.  You shared your top 5 Zinn lessons from the reading and identified what Zinn warns against when teaching and learning history.

Due Tomorrow: Cornell Notes 201.1 Conquest. 

At this point you should be able to compare and contrast the Chinese explorations with the European Explorations.  Are there similarities and differences?

Economics: We were in the lab today.  Module 1 of EverFi should be completed. If not, please do so at  home. I'm looking for feed back tomorrow.  Remember to read material associated with Savings in text (see yesterday's post) and to compile a running record of vocabulary.

Due Thursday, 2 memo's related to Business Organizations.

12th Focus: Transition from HS to College...Step 1 Journey on the Web.

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World: We began explorations from the perspective of the Europeans. Today we learned about Columbus.. the conqueror, not the discoverer.  Our goal is to compare and contrast myth v. reality as it relates to explorations and the America's.  We read together a reading by Zinn, related to Columbus and the Indians.  In addition, we held an analysis discussion.

You received Cornell Notes for 20.1. Please complete for credit on Wednesday.  We will continue with the content tomorrow.

1421 Essay's will be graded and returned by the end of the week.
Quizzes were returned and gone over today.

Economics: Today were returned and debriefed today the quiz.  We began the material related to Consumer Finance/Saving.  Goal setting and comparison set  the stage for the importance of goals and saving money. 

To accompany the material on EVERFI, please read in the text pages 574-581. In addition compile a running record of vocabulary related to the topics:

Budget, Checking Account, Minimum requirement balance, Overdraft, ATM, Debit Card, Interest, Savings Account, Money Market Fund, Certificate of Deposit (CD), Investments options.

We went to the lab to log into EVERFI http://www.everfi.com/everfi, and you completed the overview intro so that your modules opened up. We will begin module one tomorrow.

Due Thursday: Two Typed  Memo's on Business Organizations

13th Seminar:  Teach in Today.  Smith Theatre and break out rooms..Legacy!

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World: In class essay today on 1421. You will received your graded essay later next week because I have a project for Mrs. Newman to complete over the weekend.  On Monday, we will focus on the European Explorations & Conquest.

Economics: Business Structures.  We learned about the structures today in the context of our five examples.  For Next Thursday, you are to take on the role of a consultant and formulate two Memo's for two of the four clients offered in the handout. Please review for understanding business organizations so you are providing accurate advice in your memo's. Memo's should be typed.  Again, they are due on Thursday.

12th Focus: The unconference related to success principle talking points.  More next week.  Teach-in on Monday.

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World: We finished up 1421 today and opened up discussion related to the evidence presented.  Feel free to check out the 1421 website if you wish for more information. 1421 Website.

In class tomorrow, you will complete  an essay.  Arrive to class with a brainstorm or outline so you are organized and ready to compose your response.  The basic underlying idea of the prompt is, were the Chinese the first to reach America?  Remember, you will have to cite three pieces of evidence with well reasoned arguments to support your claim/position.  Our goal is to use the lab for you to compose your essay; however, if there is a scheduling conflict in the lab, be prepared to write. The essay will be due at the end of the class period. Again, it is to your benefit to come to class prepared.

Economics: We reviewed Equilibrium, then moved in to business structures.  We will continue with that activity tomorrow.  Due tomorrow, Chart Analysis for 8.1-8.3.  The characteristics, advantages and disadvantages for business structures.

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World: Day II of 1421.  We finished part one, debriefed and began part II, the theories.  I presented you with a list of evidence you would be introduced to, so during the DVD you could add details.  We will finish the DVD tomorrow, have time to debrief and allow for some prep time for Thursday's in class essay on the topic.  You received another secondary source today on 1421.  Please read it and annotate it.  All materials are usable for the in class essay on Thursday.

Economics:  Credit was given for the 6.1 graphic organizer today. We finished with Equilibrium today by revisiting the concepts, viewing a Khan Academy clip on Market Equilibrium and collaborating together on some problems.  In class we debriefed two problems, so we will finish the rest at the start of class tomorrow.  In the meantime, you are beginning Business Systems.  Read 8.1 & 8.1 and complete the Chart handout provided.  You Once you add the definitions to the chart you will classify details related to their positive and/or negative nature.  We will begin something in class related to business systems tomorrow, but you should complete today's assignment by Thursday for credit.

12th Focus: Community service project for Glearners/Post office in the BMezz.  We will debrief the Success principles via un-conferencing once we complete the community service.

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World: today we began 1421.  You received a note taking document and a secondary source reading with a SOAPS analysis. Please do the reading and analysis, it goes along with the material covered in the documentary. Remember, it is important for you to pay attention and be current with the evidence presented. You will be writing an in class essay response on Thursday related to 1421.  Test scores from test before break will be posted on power school today.  More 1421 tomorrow.

Economics: Equilibrium today.  Read 6.1 and complete a graphic organizer related to same.  Remember equilibrium is a balancing act.  In class you were introduced to equilibrium. Tonight read and do the graphic organizer. It's due for credit tomorrow, (Tuesday).

13th Seminar: Capstone presentations day one.  Continue to work on your capstone and be sure you are present in class for all presentations.

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World:  Quest today on Enlightenment-Explorations (China).  We will continue with China on Monday 4-14, when we will dive into Menzies theories (1421).  If you were absent today or did not take the quest for some reason, plan to make up the Quest on Monday or Tuesday the week we return.

Have an outstanding break from your HS classes!

Economics: Quest today on Demand and Supply.  We will pick up with Equilibrium when you return on Monday 4-14.  If you were absent today, plan to make up the quest on Monday or Tuesday the week we return.

Have an outstanding break from your HS classes!

13th Seminar:  In class we settled on a plan for the teach-in. Together you organized questions for the panel discussion and the break outs where you will be working in small assigned groups. (groups given in class today)  Our focus is Legacy. The teach-in's are part of yours.  Capstones begin on 4-14.  We will see you then.

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World: Today we finished the material we began related to China and Trade.  There's more material, but whatever we covered through today is fair game for tomorrow's quest. Cornell notes from 22. 1-3 and 19.1-2 are usable for the quest.  Please have a number # pencil for part I. 

Tomorrow is the last day of the quarter. The quiz will be the first grade on the next marking.;

Economics:  We finished up Supply Determinants and covered Supply elasticity.  I showed two brief clips about supply elastic to go along with our activities.  There is a Quest tomorrow. Text 4 & 5. Review content on that material. Remember you can use graphic organizers and Cornell/Read to Learn Notes.  Know how to apply the concepts. Do not simply memorize.  You're better than that!!

Here are the links to the clips:
Supply Elasticity

Supply Elasticity with Determinants


12th focus: Finished success principles today.  Graphic organizer was turned in today.  We will follow up with a conferencing activity after break.  Organizer is a 20 pt. assignment.

No mentoring tomorrow, Friday. You will give us back the hour on Monday, April 21 for the special event & teach in.

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World: We began Oceanic Voyages today.  Discussed the difference between discovery and exploration and dove into the motives behind nation building.  Our main feature is Zheng He and his treasure voyages and the theory outlined by Gavin Menzies that in 1421 the Chinese Discovered the America's.  Nice job with the introductory inferences and discussion.  The wheels in your brain are churning out a lot of thoughts and that's good!  This evening, read the material provide on Eunuchs and the seven treasure voyages... all fair game for Friday's quest.  There are four questions to be completed, they will guide you. 

Cornell notes from 19.1 & a couple pages in 19.2 were turned in today.  I will return them to you tomorrow.  Be sure you are preparing for Friday's Quest that will cover the Enlightenment-Science-Explorations through what we do in class.  Please come to class prepared tomorrow.

Economics: In class we focused on the key assumptions related to demand and supply, we also revisited production costs and marginal revenue.  Be sure you review the charts and graphs in the text to familiarize yourself with processing of the content. There are good visuals there.  While we did not finish, we began doing an activity that relates price and supply.  Finish up #2 and roman numeral V for tomorrow.  We will complete the activity in class tomorrow as we ready ourselves for Friday's test.

Remember, the quest will cover demand (ch. 4) and supply (ch.5)  Be sure you can apply your knowledge in practical ways to scenarios and real work information.  Do not merely memorize the information, be sure it makes sense to you so you can indeed apply. You are able to use the read to learn/Cornell notes from Chapter 4 and the graphic organizers from chapter 5 on  Friday's Quest.

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World: We began the Scientific Revolution today.  Together we read the Historical overview, I provided a graphic organizer of information and put on the board a schematic related to the umbrella of the Renaissance.  After our introduction, you were given time in class to read 22.1 in the text and to begin work on a Cornell Note sheet. The completed reading and Cornell Note are due tomorrow.
Be sure to complete your work, you will need the foundational knowledge to gain an understanding of the material presented to you tomorrow in class.

Economics:  It was a sad day for  homework completion... :(.   We had to spend time breaking down the elasticity activity, but you did redeem yourselves related to participating and generating an understanding of Price Elasticity.  Continue to review the concept.  For tomorrow, you are to prepare your assigned section in chapter 5. Either 5.1 or 5.2 in preparation for a jigsaw lesson. Please do the prep so you can do your part in class tomorrow.  See website for posted documents.

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World: Final essay with rubric due and collected today. I will provide feedback as quickly as possible.  We debriefed today using a Socratic seminar approach while folding the ideas and information about absolute monarchs and nation states.  Tomorrow we begin the Scientific Revolution.  Next week's test will cover material from the Enlightenment (thinkers)- Absolute Monarchs- Scientific Revolution into exploration and conquest. Please plan for a test on Friday, April 4.

Economics: Visible thinking about Demand today. We ended class doing an activity related to elasticity and its application to price.  Please finish the problem and have it ready to go in class tomorrow.  Second part of class tomorrow, we will begin supply. 

12 Focus: Double entry journal with success principles. Individual conference meetings begin today.  My class, 11 of you will conference on Thursday. Double Entry Journals will be collected and credited.  Next four sessions will be success principles and teacher-student conferences.  Be present to participate; otherwise you don't get credit and miss out.

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World: Rough draft of Enlightened Despot was due today.  1st hour was a disaster with following directions. ;((.  Tomorrow, final copy is due with Rubric attached.  Thanks to the few who followed directions, completed the rough draft and were able to finish the final copy to be handed in at the end of class.  Hopefully the peer feedback along with mine, was helpful.

Also due tomorrow reading and annotated questions related absolute monarchs.  DO THIS ASSIGNMENT SO you can participate in the in class activity.

Reminder: test next week on material Enlightenment forward... (Enlightenment, Despots & Absolute monarchs, Scientific Revolution...)

Economics: Demand Elasticity today.  It appears that you understand the concept BUT, review in your text the last bit of material on the formulate for elasticity and total revenue. We will revisit that tomorrow in class followed by an activity that will apply elasticity of demand. Review the determinants of Demand (substitutes, necessity, income, luxury); how do they relate to demand elasticity? Your graphic organizer for 4.3 should be fully complete at this time.

13th Seminar: Work groups today related to the teach-in, conferencing with your teachers individually, Happy Video clips, and more.  Capstone presentations are three weeks away.  Take control of Internship and turn in hours.  It is crunch time!!

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World: Today you utilized primary source documents to gain an understanding of three enlightened despots.  You completed SOAPS and will use those to formulate a rough draft for the enlightened despot of your choice.  Follow the prompt and the rubric guidelines so that you are organized.  The final short essay will be due on Tuesday.

Economics: We finished Determinants today.. you understand the concept.  Your take away from the week is demand, law of demand, quantity of demand, price, change in demand, change in quantity demanded, demand schedule, and the "curve."  4.3 Graphic organizer that is thorough is due on MONDAY.  We will be learning about elasticity of demand.  Look over today's handout. We will revisit it again.

Seminar:  Independent conferences continue Monday, groups collaboration for capstone, video-happy...

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World: I still need to provide credit for 22.3. I neglected to do that today.  Please remind me tomorrow.  We debriefed the enlightened thinkers today and will do one more activity tomorrow to finalize our thinking related to the ideal form of government and if people can be trusted to govern.  Be sure to review materials to date.

Today we went over the last quiz.  Nice work!

**I've been trying to post grades all day but have not been able to get into power school.  I will try again this evening to update all grades.

Economics:  We went over determinants of Demand today via ppt and debriefed any questions you had with the Cornell 4.2 and in class work from yesterday.    I sent you out the door with a follow up activity that we will finish first thing tomorrow.  In the mean time, read 4.3 on demand elasticity.  We will begin elasticity tomorrow.  I assigned for you to do a GRAPHIC ORGANIZER on the content.  Make you own as a result of the reading. 

**Tomorrow is an early release.

12th Focus:  Interpersonal skills continued.  We debriefed mentoring and have work to do.  Thank you for your comments.  Be sure you soar with eagles while not hanging with turkeys.  Do the + and - activity and think about the results of the GPA activity.

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World:  Enlightenment...steps to learning about the thinkers.  We contemplated the big questions: What is true about Human Nature?, Can liberty exist without equality?, and What is the ideal form of government?  Three questions we will continue to ponder.  Good job with the activity today, you have a good foundation for interpretation.  You received credit for 22.2 today.  I will wait to take credit for 22.3 on Thursday. Be sure to have than read for tomorrow. 

I will be absent tomorrow, but Mrs, Iden will be here for you. You will be doing an activity to get you closer to making a clearer assessment of the big questions.  You should finish all you need to do during the class time.   If not, you will have a Venn Diagram to complete.

Quiz will be returned on Thursday

Economics: Demand today. You received credit for 4.1.  4.2 should be completed for tomorrow but credit will be given on Thursday.  As of today, you should have a good handle on Demand in the context of the law of demand, the schedule, the curve, the change in demand and the change in the quantity demanded.  We introduced Determinants today.  You will do a Demand activity in class tomorrow with Mrs. Iden, I will be absent.  During that activity, you will be able to apply all that you have learned related to demand and experience determinants.  Do your best work with Mrs. Iden.

12th Focus:  Met as a whole group today to continue with transition topic, HS-College; goals and social interaction.

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World: We began the Enlightenment today.  Historical overview, annotations and some important vocabulary.  Due tomorrow are Cornell Notes for 22.2.  In 4th we looked at the 8 slide PPT related to the impact the Renaissance, Reformation and Scientific Revolution on the Enlightenment.  We will do the same in 1st tomorrow.

Economics:  We debriefed Capitalism a Love Story and I collected your notes and facts checking.  Some of you did not do your assignment. :(.  Due tomorrow are Cornell notes for 4.1, Demand.  We began in class today an intro ppt on the topic.  More on this tomorrow.

Seminar:  Personal Capstone conferences and workday.

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World: Renaissance Quiz today.  Results will be posted on power school early next week.  On Monday we will begin the Enlightenment.  You have in your possession today (you picked it up), Cornell Notes for 22.2 and 22.3, The Enlightenment.  Due Tuesday are 22.2.
Economics:  Today we finished Capitalism a Love Story. Ponder what you know about Capitalism, the market economy and Socialism.  Be sure to complete the note taking document from the DVD experience.  In addition, your fact checking should be complete by Monday. 
Cornell for Demand 4. 1 is also due...since it was really due today.

Seminar: Teach in work and Capstone work.  Due today, (Salmon Sheet), Capstone update.

World-Economics-12th Focus

World: Today we finished up interpreting the quotes while developing an opinion on whether or not Women enjoyed a Renaissance.  There is a Quiz covering the Renaissance and Reformation tomorrow.  Feel free to bring and use your Cornell Notes for 17.1-17.4. Review your materials this evening and be sure to revisit the PPT's that are posted on the website.

Quiz Format: Multiple Choice, Matching, Short answer/essay.

Economics: We continued viewing Capitalism a Love story.... Be sure you are doing your fact checking assignment and compiling thoughtful notes from the film.  We will finish the film tomorrow.  If time we will begin Demand, 4.1, otherwise we will begin that on Monday. In the meantime, complete the Cornell for 4.1 if time permits.

12th Focus:  More Goal Setting and Interpersonal skills, along with mentoring

SNOW DAY POST: WORLD - ECONOMICS

I hope you are enjoying your day off....

World: Remember you have a quiz on Friday, you should be preparing. All Cornell Notes for 17 can be used. The usual format should be expected.

Due Tomorrow, is your assigned letter for the quote analysis.  Be sure you access your quote and the two questions that relate for analysis on the website.  You can access the website from this blog. See right margin.  Documents are posted after Large Semester II heading in purple.

We will debrief tomorrow, and begin the Enlightenment.

Economics:  Will continue with the DVD Capitalism a Love Story tomorrow.  In the meantime, be sure your note taking is current and that you are doing the fact checking aspect of the assignment.  Also, begin work on the material in Chapter 4.  We will cover Demand, 4.1 on Friday.  We will have to wait to explore 4.2 next week.

See you in the morning...

World-Economics-12th Focus

World:  Toady we began looking at the role of Women in the Renaissance. Our big questions: Did women enjoy a Renaissance. After revisiting Luther and Propaganda...some turned in for x-credit propaganda examples, we began learning about women in the Renaissance.  Below are the links to the materials from today (so you can finish) and for what is due for tomorrow.  Finish what you need to finish from in class to day.... we can then debrief before we begin the quotes.  Materials are posted in this manner due to the non working copier.  Do not feel that you have to print out the materials, but is if you wish to, you can.

Activity covered in Class today (if links don't work, go to website, they are in purple)
Renaissance Women, Stations
Renaissance Women Questions that go with the stations

What you need to do for tomorrow : You have been assigned a letter (A-K). If you were absent, pick any letter to complete the assignment.  Access the quotes and the question (they are all the same) that pertains to you (your letter) for your analysis.  DO ONLY YOUR ASSIGNED QUOTE (the letter given) WHICH MEANS INTERPRET YOUR QUOTE, THEN COME UP WITH TWO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE QUOTE...THAT IF YOU ANSWERED THEM, YOU WOULD HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE LIVES OF RENAISSANCE WOMEN.  See materials linked below for quotes and clear directions. Feel Free to print the materials.
 (if links don't work, go to website, they are in purple)

/uploads/8/2/0/8/8208195/renaissance_women_quotes.doc

/uploads/8/2/0/8/8208195/women_quotes_activity.doc (Quotes A-K)

 

Quiz on Friday: Renaissance - You can use your Cornell Notes 17.1-17.4.  You should revisit the power points on Art and the Reformation (they are posted on the website, access the site from the link on the blog).  Focus on the Art, the Reformation, Role of Women, and any materials that were handed out and/or completed in class.

Economics: Capital a Love Story. Work on DVD Questions and debunking the facts.  In addition, begin work on Chapter 4 Cornell Notes, Sections 1 & 2.  We will begin covering Demand on Thursday.  Due Thursday Cornell 4.1, Due Friday, Cornell 4.2.

 

12th Focus: Goal Setting, new mentoring assignments, Success Principles

Goal Setting Material
Keep Your Goals to Yourself (TED)
 

 

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World:  Today we covered the underlying aspects of the Reformation.  At the core is the use of propaganda which Luther used expertly. Use this evening to review.  Bring me an example of propaganda that you come across today.  FYI:  we are planning a quiz for Friday.  Renaissance, Reformation  & ..... Be sure you are reviewing.

Economics: See Circular Flow model posted on Blog... Today we finished the systems presentations, and heard from students regarding journal entries.  You are becoming experts on circular flow. Remember, that MONEY makes the circular flow function. Also, the Market economy is about selling.  For firms, they are to maximize profits, for house holds, they are to maximize utility (the consumption of goods and services).Circular Flow

13th Seminar: Capstone work today.

The Circular Flow Model of a Market Economy

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World: Today we focused on the Reformation and the impact of technology, (more specifically), the printing press as it relates to the reformation.  You turned in your Cornell Notes, completed a brainstorm and analysis related to technology and the printing press, held  a discussion on the concepts and debriefed the issues at hand.  Over the weekend, you are to review the material to date and read + annotate the Martin Luther reading.  DO answer the BIG question following the reading.  You can't miss it, it's in the box.

Economics:  Systems 3 minutes of fame presentations were due today WELL DONE!  You completed an exit prompt at the end of the period.  The prompt was under the chart. I collected the packet.  Over the weekend, spend a few minutes reflecting and completing the journal entry related to economic systems.

Seminar:  Focus on Capstones and teach-in

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World:  Today we analyzed Machiavelli excerpts.  Remember, his literature is an example of the Renaissance.  Who would be annoyed with Machiavelli?  Due Friday, 17.3 & 17.4 on Martin Luther and the Reformation.

12th Focus: Act Debriefing. Good discussion

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World: Today we finished up the art of the Renaissance, I also provided credit and feedback for your 17.1 & 2 material. Some of you have some corrections and editing.  At the conclusion of the hour, I provided a comparison of Art from Greece/Rome, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.  Over the weekend, take a few minutes to review the material to date.

Economics: We again went over systems.  Be sure to further complete your graphic organizers so that they are full of information. On Monday, we will explore circular flow and why the command economy of the Soviet Union fell in 1991.

13th Seminar: Capstone prep and calendar

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World:  Today we continued with the Renaissance... Art to be exact.  We revisited the big picture ideas discussed yesterday, and completed a reading together on Humanism.  Be sure you have an understanding of Humanism as it is the driving force of the Renaissance. Considering Art, what does it real. Think about the possibilities and the various meaning.  How does it define a culture?  We will continue with this material tomorrow.

Due Tomorrow, Reading and Read to Learn note taking (17.1 & 2).  Page number corrections: 17.1 are 471-479, ad 17.2 are 480-489, sorry about the confusion.

Economics: In class revisited PPF and did the other two activities from yesterday.  We also revisited marginal analysis.  Remember, as long as the benefits outweigh the costs, continue to reap the benefits.  That's what decisions on the margin have to do with.  After a quote interpretation we dove into economic systems with a short activity related to the factors of production and the systems.  Due for you tomorrow are the graphic organizers for sections 1-3 of chapter 2. Be sure to include details related to the concepts.  We will continue with systems tomorrow.

12th Focus:  Facing Your Fears.. about the ACT and other.  Cool activities today in class.  You begin testing ACT-MME next Tuesday.  "You've got this!"

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World:  Today we went over the Quiz you took prior to the break then began introducing the Renaissance.  You received a Read to Learn Document due on Friday, for Chapter 17, sections 1 & 2.  You received a big picture view point about the material today. Tomorrow, we will begin using art to explore this early modern part of history.

Economics: After going over the quiz you took before break we reconsidered PPC/PPF. You received a ppt document and a practice problem that we covered in class.  We will wrap up PPF tomorrow and move into economic systems.

Due on Friday are the graphic organizers for chapter 2, sections 1-3.  Due Monday is the graphic organizer for chapter 2, section 4.  Go to Classzone.com.  Select our course and text and put in the state.  Select Interactive Review to access graphic organizers.  You can type into the organizer once you read the material then print it out for credit.  Remember, you can use the organizers on the next test.  Section 3 is the longest, so be sure you read at least 1 and 2 tonight.

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World History:  In class you completed the quiz on the Crusades, Mongols, Middle Ages, Plague, & Recovery.  If you were absent today, please plan to complete the quiz when you return to school on Wednesday, February 26.
Have a great break!!

Economics: In class you completed the quiz on the Crusades, Mongols, Middle Ages, Plague, & Recovery. If you were absent today, please plan to complete the quiz when you return to school on Wednesday, February 26.
Have a great break!!

12th Focus:  The final leg of bubbling was completed today with Mr. Heffelbower.  Following that, you participated in a cool Marshmallow tower activity.  Enjoy your break!  Remember to take some time to prep for the ACT.

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World:  We've finished calamity & recovery and made inferences related to the reaction of people as a result of various events that happened in Europe and Asia.  Good work?  Tomorrow you will have take a quiz on the material to date.  Review the material in 12, 13 and 14. All Cornell notes are fair game.  The format with be objective and short answer. You will do great but remember to study.
QUIZ TOMORROW
Economics:  In class you were engaged in a PPF activity which allowed you to obtain knowledge of efficiency, under utilization and over utilization.  Good job participating and keeping an open mind when producing your products.  Tomorrow there is a quiz.  Chapter 1 material will be assessed. Although we are not completely finished with PP and PPF, you have foundational knowledge to share with me on the quiz.  Be sure to study and remember, Cornell notes can be used.  If  you completed 1.4, bring it.  Adam Smith's Invisible hand is important. 
QUIZ TOMORROW

13th Sem.: We debriefed the teach in today....well done!  You have a lot to be proud of.  Also, we rolled out the Capstone.  If you were absent, be sure to come to the classroom for the information.  Graduation info was shared by Mrs. Sturt today.  If you missed it, go to the office to obtain what you need.

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World:  Today we debriefed your generalizations and source documents and contemplated the reality of your population graph.  Good job with the discussion and the context of the "Why."  We began a calamity-recovery activity that we will finish on Monday. This is our culminating topic.  Over the weekend begin to prepare for Tuesday's quiz.  Assemble your materials. Cornell or note taking from 13 and 14.  We will finish up with the material on Monday.

Economics: In class we quickly reviewed using interactive guided notes... you know the material. Then we began learning about PPF and PPC.  We debriefed your Cornell 1.3 and will continue to explore production possibility and opportunity cost on Monday. In the meantime, get organized for Tuesday's quiz. All Cornell notes for chapter 1 are fair game.  Remember, Production Possibility deals with using all resources and having two alternative.

13th seminar: Teach In today. In class on Monday, we will roll out your Capstone Project.

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world: Our focus today revolved around the effects of the plague and how people across Afroeurasia responded.  We are moving from calamity to recovery.  Today you worked with primary source documents.  Used your SOAPS knowledge to evaluate them and detailed the effects you read about on a pyramid graphic organizer.  To night you need to complete any unfinished reading and completion of the graphic organizer and use the data I provided to create a graph which highlights the effects of the plague among other things.  We will debrief tomorrow and move on to the recovery phase.

Plan for a quiz on the material to date for Tuesday next week.

Economics:  Today we did an quick activity on the economics of voting,then recapped the material using guided notes.  Our next topic is production possibilities and will be experienced on Friday.  Due Friday are Cornell 1.3.  The journey continues.

Plan for a quiz on the material in chapter 1 (all sections) for Tuesday next week.

12th Focus: MME-ACT Pre Bubbling in the J292.

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World: Today we finished up the inferences activity related to the plague.  Your Cornell Notes were due today. Continue to consider the causes and effects of the plague and the role geography played.  Review material to date for tomorrow.  In class, we will do a primary source activity and begin to wrap up our study.

Economics:  In class we debriefed the production resource problem and discussed concepts in 1.2.  Be sure to continue to  review cost v. benefit and trade off. Add to the recipe, marginal cost and  benefit.  You received credit for Cornell Notes today. Due on Friday are Cornell for 1.3.  More on developing the learned concepts tomorrow.

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World: We continued with the plague today. After a brief review for context, you spent time reading investigative accounts of what people saw as a result of the plague.  You began analyzing the context and geography, made inferences  and identified characteristics and conditions related to the content.  Due tomorrow are Cornell Notes 14.4.  Complete your analysis of the bullets from today's activity on the back of the document or on a separate sheet.

In class tomorrow we will consider the map and do further analysis as we continue to explore the calamity of the 14h Century.

Economics:  Today we reviewed the concepts related to economics, and zeroed in on the concept of opportunity cost v. trade off.  BE SURE TO REVIEW YOUR MATERIAL IN THE TEXT RELATED TO TRADE OFF.  Great job sharing your opportunity cost scenarios. We will continue to build on this content tomorrow.  Due tomorrow are Cornell Notes 1.2, and the problem I provided related to choice/production - resource.

12th Focus: ACT Practice in  J303 with Mrs. Maddalena.  I will be at a district meeting during class time. Reminder.  ACT-MME bubbling is on Thursday.  Be sure you are present to do the pre-bubbling for the upcoming state assessment.  Remember to practice, practice, practice for the ACT.

World, Economics, 13th Seminar

World:  Good recap with the Medieval material as shown in a Venn diagram which compared Greece/Rome, Middle Ages, and the USA.   We are beginning to zoom into the Black Death and will spend the next couple class periods there before we explore how Europe recovers.  Currently, we are focusing on calamity.  Due Wednesday, Cornell 14.4.  Continue to read and review.

Economics: At the start of class we began with the definition of Economics we began learning on Friday.  Good discussion!  We revisited economic reasoning and you appear to have a solid understanding of those concepts as applied to the "definition" and the material from 1.1.  We highlighted what you learned from the reading in 1.1 and will continue to build with the concepts from 1.2.  Due Wednesday, Cornell 1.2.  Due Tomorrow (Tuesday), the Opportunity Cost problem. Be sure to read 1.2 and review 1.1.

13th Seminar: Internship finalization, Teach-in planning.  Remember, the teach-in is on Friday.  Attendance is mandatory.

World, Economics, 13th Seminar

World:  Today we finished up the guided notes on the material you are reading in 13.3 and 14.  On the back of the note taking document there are questions.  Continue reading and note taking and be able to respond to the questions when prompted. We began a Venn Diagram in class related to Greece/Rome, Middle Europe, and the USA.  You contemplated: political, economic, and social attributes.  Continue to add to your Venn. We will pick up with that on Monday.

Rewrites for the Essay Prompt on the Mongols is DUE BY TUESDAY, February 11.

Economics: We continued with economic reasoning today.  Over the weekend, review 1.1 and complete the handout on What is Economics.... See website if absent.

13th Sem: Teach in is next Friday. Those who volunteered, will need to help on Monday to group OEC students.

World, Economcs, 12th Focus

World: Today you received feedback related to the Mongol Prompt.  Rewrites for 20 points are due by Tuesday.  Be sure to follow the format. Claim Evidence, Reasoning....... Your conclusion should restate claim.  We began Feudalism in the middle ages today... guided notes.  Be sure you are reading the text chapter 13 so that you can gain context for the information.  We will continue with this material tomorrow.

Economics:  Are we a nation of Couch Potatoes?  Consider the facets of economic reasoning.  Finish up the coach potato handout and review your Cornell notes for 1.1.  We will continue with the concepts tomorrow.

12th Focus: ACT Reading practice test. 

World-Economics

Be sure to check power school later today. Grades will be updated with all materials accept those collected yesterday.

World:  Today we introduced Europe.  Please read the text Chapter 13.2 and 14.4 to ready yourself to tomorrow's class.  In addition, you should skim 13.1 and parts of 14.  Feudalism tomorrow.

Economics: We debriefed the State of the Union today and I collected you materials.  Due tomorrow is reading and Cornell for 1.1.  We will begin with the roots of economics tomorrow.

Stay warm....

World, Economics, 13th Seminar

SCHOOL IS CANCELLED FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 DUE TO THE WEATHER.

World:  Today we began the Mongols: Here's the big question:  What about the Mongols led to their success? When considering that you need to contemplate: the characteristics, of the the people, the nature of the leadership, social organization (details), environmental features, nature of the technology, ideology.  You will gain a handle on that from the reading packet I assigned today, due on Friday.  In the end,  you need to determine whether or not, the "considerations" hindered or helped with the Mongol Success. In addition, rank the "considerations' for importance.

Mrs. Iden will be here beginning Wednesday.  You will be covering the Mongols. Be sure to work on the Mongol Pak due on Friday. In addition, keep up with the class work given during the week.  On Friday, you will receive Cornell Notes for 12.2 and 12.2, those are due on Tuesday.  Mongol reading pak and Cornell notes are posted on Website.

Do your best and have a great week!
Economics: we discussed the economies of guns today.  While considering gun rights, gun control and disarmament, you were instructed to begin accumulating arguments pro and con for a Socratic seminar discussion that will occur on Monday, February 3.  The argument map (posted on website) is due on Friday completed.  You need to include a thesis as well.  You will receive the handout in class on Wednesday, but if you want a copy now, print it off the website.

Here are the captions of the argument maps.

Advocates of gun control support stricter firearm laws: tougher background checks and longer waiting periods for those purchasing guns; mandatory child safety locks; a limit of one handgun purchase per month; and raising the legal age limit for ownership of guns to age 21 from the current age of 18. They believe these measures will curb the rise of gun-related violence

Advocates of gun rights say such legislation would infringe on the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. The National Rifle Association, a prominent voice in the gun debate, says firearm-control measures are unnecessary if lawmakers would enforce current laws.

 

Advocates of total disarmament: Taking away weapons, laying down arms, and the reduction of guns.

Use the week to research and formulate your pro-con arguments and thesis.

Do your best and have a great week!

13th Seminar:  Teach In Prep.