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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.

World-Economics-12th Focus

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.

Word, Economics, 13th Seminar

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.

World-Economics-12th Focus

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.

World-Economics-13th Seminar

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.

World-Economics-12th Focus

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.

World, Economics

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.