HW 2/24

Another week gone by! Have you been working on your long term project Erica and Lacey? :) This is a great time to ask me questions about your research.....etc!

World History: Last deadline....Put the finishing touches on those very nice newspapers you have been working on. For two girls who say that aren't very creative, you have certainly done a nice job so far. Remember, anything you do above and beyond is extra credit. I am looking for some amazing products from you two! Journals are due Monday and must be from something OUTSIDE the US!

Economics: Finish the questions on the bottom of the outline I gave you. Finish reading section two. Complete 5-7 at the end and finish outlining the section following the one we worked on together. Journals are due on Monday. INTERNATIONAL.......remember to bring your journal so you can start organizing your notebooks.

HEADS UP! Terms quiz on March 3. Long Term projects start MONDAY! :)

HW 2/22

Hello good students! :)

World History: Complete Deadline #3 of your Discovery Newspaper!

1. Title on Paper
2. Finish first 5 articles/ads/and all pics from the Patterns of Interaction book. They must BE ON THE ACTUAL PAPER to count.
3. Bring an example of a political cartoon to discuss in class.

Economics: Read 101-106. Define the key terms on p. 101 and answer 3,4,5 on p. 106. If you answer #6 and get the correct answer, you can earn bonus for a test or quiz. Complete the supply practice sheet you were given. It is completed the same way demand was completed. USE YOUR FORMULAS! :) You can use the Supply Chapter to help you out!

HW 2/19

Hope everyone has a great "warmer" weekend!

Economics: STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! Chapter 4 test on Monday and journal due on your choice of topics from this week. Don't forget, the practice problems sheet must be completed and turned in. It will count as a homework grade for you! :)

World History: Deadline #1--5 Article ideas (with titles)--5 Ad ideas (you can complete if you would like to get ahead)--Paper must be prepared for work on Monday--Title of newspaper on your sheet. Journals due Monday. Look for something out side the US.

HW 2/17

World History: Please turn in late work from Wednesday and prepare for test on Friday. Review your Absolutism Quiz, your homework assignments, your Cromwell packet, and questions completed in class. We will begin your Discovery Newspapers on Friday after your test.

Economics: Finish your packet of practice problems that we started in class on the Elasticity of Demand. You may check your answers with Andrew. Complete the homework problems on your own. We will begin reviewing Friday for your test on Monday 2/22.

Please post any questions here or shoot me an e-mail!

HW 2/12

Economics: Complete Demand Practice Packet. Test will be Monday Feb 22nd.

WH: Complete English Civil War and Glorious Revolution Packet. Test will be Friday Feb 19th.

ANY QUESTIONS? Leave a post!

HW 2/10

Economics--Finish Section 3 Outline and 3 questions at the end. We will begin doing the math problems on Friday.

World History--Kings Quiz over chart and roman numerals on Friday.

HW 2/8

Hello Everyone!

Don't forget! Progress Reports come out on Wed.

World History: Bring in your King's Chart. Bring in late work!

Economics: NO HOMEWORK!

HW 2/3

Economics: Read 85-88 and complete questions 1-4;8. Create a terms list for the section you read (there are 5). Your journal should be on CB&T. You can also pull anything off the FDIC website!

World History: Journal is due Monday. Read 596-602. Complete your Absolute Rulers of France chart with bullets. Complete your map that you started on Monday. Be sure that your topic is narrowed down so we can start working on your final projects!

I hope you all feel better and have had a great weekend.

HW 2/1

Ok.....

ECON--here are your questions!

1. What is the impact of economic concepts in the US Constitution on contemporary economic issues and policies? Use 3 examples to back up your conclusions.

2. Explain how scientific discoveries and technological innovations create the need for rules and regulations to protect individuals and businesses. Use 3 examples of new technologies to back up your conclusions.

3. Explain why this statement is true or false. Government steps in to allocate resources efficiently so that the country is operating on its PPC instead of under it.

4. "Give a person a fish, feed him for a day; teach a person how to fish, feed him for a lifetime." Do any of the government programs in section 4 reflect that saying/ Explain your answer. (Use examples to back up your choices.)

5. Choose a regulatory agency listed in section 1. Describe its beginning, give who currently leads, and give 4 examples of things they do.

6. Are the macroeconomic goals of employment, growth, and stability best met by the public or private sector? Explain your choice.

7. How does the government attempt to encourage positive externalities and limit negative externalities? Give two examples of each.

8. Describe faith-based initiatives. Who created the office and when? Go to the website of the Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives and give at least 2 facts about these initiatives that are not listed in Chapter 3.

9. using your quotes from Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations and page 33, explain the idea of the "invisible hand." Describe the two forces that comprise it and explain how it relates to the term "laissez faire."

10. Read the primary source on page 73 (Johnson). He is describing his War on Poverty. In your own words, describe 3 economic reasons Johnson uses to support his argument for the investment of funds to fight poverty. Do you agree with his reasoning? Why or why not?

OK! These questions are due in my box in the office by Friday at 3:15pm. NO LATE RESPONSES will be taken.

Due WED: Journal (any type of your choice) and outline of section 4 of Chapter 3.

WORLD HISTORY

We are working toward our next written test. Due Wed is one journal, bold terms from the Counter Reformation and questions 1-5, your completed map, and the information about absolute rulers in Spain.