Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Week 4: I can explain the laws of supply and demand. I can narrate charts of supply and demand. I can discuss examples in the changes of supply and demand.

Welcome to Module A: Demand, Supply, and Dynamic Change.

This week's topics include:
Concepts and Topics: Demand and Supply; Changes in Demand versus Quantity Demanded; Changes in Supply versus Quantity Supplied; and Price Controls

Tue:  Field Trip or Enrichment Assignments
Practical Example of Gas Prices

Thurs:
Bellringer:  Video Clip with Discussion Questions: Helping Others vs Learning to Earn

Task 1:  Lecture on Supply and Demand. Note Taking Guide and Elements 7, 8, and 9
If Absent:  Read "Demand, Supply, and Adjustments to Dynamic Change Plus the Economics of Price Controls.

Task 2:  Video Clip: The Price System

Exit Slip:    CFA Unit 1

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Week 3: I can explain why nations find it beneficial to trade. I can explain why transaction costs are a barrier to trade. I can explain the "invisible hand" of the market.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017  3rd period

Bellringer:  Review Slideshow with teacher 10 min  Module 01
Planned questions related to quiz

Task 1:  Quiz 01 and Discussion 01 Response (30 min)
Monitor and assist students in using resources.

Task 2: Intro to Module 2:  Video and Reading Strategy 20 min)
Gains from Trade  Whole class instruction (and individual follow along)

Exit Slip: Assignment 1 is a quick written response.  (5 min)

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Friday, August 25, 2017 3rd period

Bellringer:  How are prices set?  Who sets the price for a Polar Pop?  Who sets the price of a Hershey's chocolate bar?

Task 1:  Auction House Rules

  1. The auction may end at any time.  
  2. You may not combine money and share an item.  
DeBrief -- Was it fair?  How did the prices change given the item purchased?  Or the price bid?  How would change the rules of Auction?

Task 3:  Read pp 15-26 or follow along at Prometheann board.  

Exit Slip: Revise your bellringer to reflect your greater knowledge.




Sunday, August 13, 2017

I can explain how incentives make people respond predictably. I can explain why scarcity acts as a monitor to all decisions.

Module 01

Module 01 Week 2 Date 08/14/17

Tuesday--

         Monday -- 

         Bellringer:   Why does it cost more for a woman with a college education to stay home with a child 
         than a woman without a college education?  Hint:  What are the 3 main vocabulary words from
         Module 01?

         Task 1:  Read pages 11-15 in CSE textbook or in eBook
                    Read together at Squares and Stars
                    Read independently at Diamonds and Circles

        Task:Do: Quiz 01