Week 16: I can explain fiscal policy effects

Bellringer:  Review attempt 1 for CFA #5  5 min  individual on paper

Tasks:

Expansionary and Contractionary Fiscal Policy (2 videos and discussion)  20 min, whole class, pair or small group discussion

Expansionary policy

Contractionary policy

Review

Hand Signals:  Contraction, Expansion, or Monetary?

Computer game: Chair the Fed -- balance economic indicators

Exit Slip:  Attempt #2 CFA  15 min

Week 16 I can identify Fiscal and monetary policies

Bellringer:  CFA #5  15 min  individual on paper

Tasks:

Defining Fiscal Policy (2 videos and discussion)  20 min, 

What is Fiscal Policy?

Essential Q video

Page 1 WarmUp

Hand Signals:  M and F? 10 min

Computer game: Fiscal ship -- balance the budget 20 min

Exit Slip:  Index card  Fiscal policy is the government’s use of spending and taxes to influence the economy. How do you think the federal government’s fiscal policy directly affects you? Cite activities from today to support your answer. 5 min

Week 15: I can identify the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve

Bellringer-5 minutes Background of the Fed 15 min Different Views of the Federal Reserve - 20 minutes Short Answer Quiz (open book) 15 min Another View of the Fed Head -- Start with Quiz  10 min Exit ticket -  Can an economy manage without a Federal Reserve?  Why or why not?   5 minutes

Links for Today
Background on the Federal Reserve

EconEd Link on Federal Reserve Function 

Purpose of the Fed by the Fed

How does the Fed affect Monetary Policy?

Additional Source:  In Plain English