Agenda 9/11/13

1.   Bell Task:   Quiz 1:   Supply and Demand
2.   Discussion 1.2  Supply and Demand Shifts
3.  HW:   Read Thru page 52

Agenda 9/10/13

Bell Task:    PPF Curves and Hurricanes Example

2.  Discussion: 

PPF Curves and Disasters,
Rationing Systems,
Development vs. Growth
Sustainable Development

3.  HW:  Read Thru 24

2nd Year:  HL complete student workpoint 2.2 pg. 27

Agenda 9/9/13

1.  Bell Task:    Make a list of pros and cons for both Capitalism and Communism.

2.  Discussion:  PPF Curves, Rationing Systems, Development vs. Growth

3.  HW:  Read Thru 24

2nd Year:  HL complete student workpoint 2.2 pg. 27

Agenda 9/6/13

1.   Draw a PPF curve and explain how it can be used to illustrate opportunity costs.

2.  Discussion:  Introduction pages 1-9.
3.  HW:   Finish thru page 15.

Agenda 9/4/13

1.  Bell Task:  Using the Sowell Diagram, analyze how two of the following examples can be explained.

A.   Minimum wage is raised to $15
B.   The US bombs Syria
C.    The US moves toward complete nationalized healthcare.
D.   The congress passes major tax cuts for corporations.

2.   Discussion:   The Benefits of Capitalism
Questions assigned to groups.

3.  Section 1:  Discussion thru page 9

4.   HW:  Read Thru page15 + Objectives
Join Edmodo.com
Bring a class journal everyday

Agenda 9/3/13

1.  What is Economics Diagrams
2.  Introduction to Econ book and subjects.
3.  HW:  Benefits of Capitalism Reading (on class website)
Do 1st set of questions.  Sections I-IV (Turn in on Edmodo)

Agenda 8/30/13

1.  Discussion:  What is Economics
2.  Reading + Paragraph:  What is Economics
3.  HW:  Finish Paragraph
Read Thru bottom pg. 9 (don't read Rationing Systems)