Agenda 9/30/14

1.  SL:   Elasticity of Supply Discussion
2.  HL:  Cost Theory part A
3.  HW: 
SL:  Exam Questions pg. 61 1-5 (Journal)  Essay Question (Hardcopy)
Reading 5A

HL:  5A-D (Journal)

Agenda 9/23/14

1.  ACT Testing for Juniors
2.  SL:  Assignment 1.4a Elasticity
3.  HL: Be prepared to lead a discussion on  the following:
a.  Data Response pg. 44
b.  Reading 1.4a Elasticity and related SWP Questions.

Agenda 9/18/14

1.  SL:   Demand Determinants Worksheet (Hardcopy to hand-in)
2.  HL:  Discussion Linear Demand Functions
3.  Both SL/HL:   SandD Determinants and Shifts (see Edmodo)
Hardcopy due Friday

Agenda 9/16/14

1.  SL:  Exam Chapter 1.1
2.  HW:   HL:   Practice Question:  Linear Demand Functions.
Quiz:  WED/THURS   Linear Demand/Supply Functions

SL:   Reading assignment 1.2A (Check Edmodo for latest reading list update)

Agenda 9/15/14

1.  Warm-up: 

Using a PPF diagram, analyze the economic effects of the HIV epidemic on the African continent.   On a second diagram, discuss how possible solutions will impact the economic climate.  (choice of axes labels is important).

2.  Exam review and prep.
3.  HW:  SL:  Chapter 1 Exam
HL:   Quiz:  Linear Supply and Demand Functions.
Student WP: 2.2 and 2.4

Agenda 9/12/14

1.  Bell Task:   What economic issues do you see related to 9/11?
2.  Discussion the pros and cons of Socialism and Capitalism.
3.  HW:   PPF question on Edmodo.  Please bring hard copy Monday.

Agenda 9/8/14

1.  Large group discussion
2.  Production Possibilities Frontiers
3.  Free Markets vs. Command Economies
What, How, For Whom
4.  HW:    Finish Chapter 1 Reading  (1D)

Compare and contrast:   Free Markets and Command Economies

Agenda 9/5/14

1.  Small group discussion:   Benefits of Capitalism Part II
2.  Large group discussion
3.  FEDERAL RESERVE
4.  HW:    Finish Chapter 1 Reading  (1D)

Agenda 9/3-4/14

1.  Small Group Discussion:   The Benefits of Capitalism Sections I-IV
2.  Large Group Discussion: Chapter 1 pgs 2-11 + Capitalism Packet
3.  Production Possibilities Frontiers
4.  HW:  Finish Capitalism Packet for Friday + Questions  (On Edmodo)
HL:   Be prepared to lead Friday's discussion of Benefits part II.

Agenda 9/2/14

1.   Bell Task:   Compare and Contrast:  Free Markets and Command Economies

What
How
For Whom

Characteristics

2.  Discussion Chapter 1

3.  HW:   Read:   The Benefits of Capitalism sections I-IV
Answer:  Question Packet 1  Edmodo