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
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
World, Economics, 12th Focus
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!"
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!"
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
World-Economics
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
World-Economics-12th Focus
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.
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.
Monday, February 17, 2014
World, Economcs, 13th Seminar
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.
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.
Friday, February 14, 2014
World, Economics, 13th Seminar
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.
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.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
World-Economics-12th Focus
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
World, Economics
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
World, Economics, 12th Focus
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.
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.
Monday, February 10, 2014
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.
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.
Friday, February 7, 2014
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.
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.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
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: 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....
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