Palmerton High School Social Studies
Course Syllabus & Outline - Economics - Course Outline Syllabus.doc
Day 1: Tuesday September 4th, 2018
- Agenda
- Welcome and Introduction
- Course Syllabus & Outline
- Text Book Distribution
- Activity: 30 Hours of Dialysis
Day 2: Wednesday September 5th, 2018
- Agenda
- Quote / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Weekly Current Event: John McCain's Passing
- Brainstorm: What would you do if you were given $1,000?
- PowerPoint & Notes
- Recognizing the Factors of Production: How It's Made Clip
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 1 Section 1 Guided Practice
- Handouts
Chapter 1.pptx
Chapter 1 Notes & GP CP.docx
Day 3: Thursday September 6th, 2018
- Agenda
- Quote / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Scenario Selections: $20 on a Friday Night.
- PowerPoint & Notes: Chapter 1 Section 2: Opportunity Cost
- Recognizing Opportunity Cost: House Hunters
- Exit Ticket: 10 Opportunity Costs of your week
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 1 Section 2 Guided Practice
- Handouts
- Chapter 1 - 2 Opportunity Cost Via House Hunters.docx
Day 4: Friday September 7th, 2018
- Agenda
- Quote / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Brainstorm: Which is more important; land, labor, human capital, or physical capital?
- PowerPoint & Notes: Chapter 1 Section 3: Production Possibilities Curves
- Case Study: The Rise of the Auto Industry in Vietnam
- Worksheet: Plotting Production Possibilities Curves
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 1 Section 3 Guided Practice
- REMEMBER: Monday... Books must be covered, all forms must be turned in, weekly current events are due, and we will have our Chapter 1 QUIZ
- Handouts
Day 5: Monday September 10th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Chapter 1 Note & Guided Practice Packets / Week 1 Current Event Due
- New Current Event: Amazon Tax Reductions
- New Note & Guided Practice Packet: Chapter 2 - Economic Systems
- Chapte 1 Quiz - Take & Go Over
- Brainstorm: The Three Key Economic Questions
- PowerPoint & Discussion: Chapter 2 Section 1 - The Three Key Economic Questions
- Ticket Out: How do traditional economies answer the three key economic questions?
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 2 Section 1 Guided Practice
Handouts
- Chapter 2 Notes & GP.docx
- Chapter2.pptx
Day 6: September 11th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Brainsorm & Sharing: To date, what has been the defining moment of your life?
- Discussion - Remembering 9/11
- Video Rememberance: Portraits of Resilience
- Tonight's Assignment: Reflect & Respond to the following questions...
1. Why, after seventeen years, should we take the time to think, talk, & reflect upon the events of September 11th of 2001.
2. What does September 11th mean to you?
Day 7: September 12th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Return Graded Work
- Free Market Simulation
- PowerPoint & Notes: Chapter 2 Section 2 - the Free Market
- Worksheet Practice: The Activity of Firms
- Ticket Out: How do free markets answer the three key economic quesitons?
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 2 Section 2 Guided Practice
Day 8: September 13th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Brainstorm: How would people react if the Federal Government regulated video games to be 50% educational?
- PowerPoint & Notes: Chapter 2 Section 3 - Centrally Planned Economies
- Simulation Activity: Pencils & Candy
- Activity Debriefing
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 2 Section 3 Guided Practice
Day 9: September 14th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Turn In / Discuss Current Events
- Brainstorm: Positives & Negatives of Free Market and Centrally Planned Economies
- Video & Questions: Frontline - Inside North Korea
- Exit Ticket: Why does it matter what kind of economy we live in?
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 2 Section 3 Guided Practice
Day 10: September 17th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History – Go over and discuss briefly
- Brainstorming Activity: List three ways that the United States government provides goods and services and three ways that they regulate goods and services that are provided.
- PowerPoint Discussion: Chapter 2 Section 4 PowerPoint; Mixed Economies.
- Case Study: Text Book Page 42.
- Worksheet: Comparing Mixed Economies.
- Ticket Out: Students will answer the following question on a Ticket Out Slip. How do mixed economies answers the three key economic questions
- Tonight’s Assignment: Chapter 2 Section 4 Guided Practice / Chapter 2 QUIZ Tomorrow & Packet Due
Handouts
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Day 11: September 18th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History - Go over and discuss briefly
- Collect Chapter 2 Packets
- Take & Go Over Chapter 2 QUIZ
- Hand out Chapter 3 Note & Guided Practice Packets
- Chapter 3 Introduction: American Free Enterprise
- PowerPoint & Notes: Chapter 3 Section 1: The Benefits of Free Enterprise
- Conclusion: Essential Question Discussion
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 3 Section 1 Guided Practice
Handouts
- Chapter 3 Notes & GP Packet.docx
- Chapter 3.pptx
Day 12: September 19th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History - Go over and discuss briefly
- Return Graded Quizzes & Packets
- Two Headlines Activity: Students will decide which headline seems for accurate today "AMERICAN ECONOMY WEAKENING!" or "U.S. ECONOMY SHOWS STRENGTH" and discuss how they can see evidence of this.
- Graphing GPD & the Business Cycle: Worksheet and discussion
- PowerPoint & Notes: Chapter 3 Section 2 - Promoting Growth and Stability
- Local Newspaper Research - Find an article and use it to determine what part of the business cycle we are currently in.
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 3 Section 2 Guided Practice
Day 13: September 20th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History - Go over and discuss briefly
- Local News: A new elementary center in Lehighton. What are the costs/benefits?
- PowerPoint & Notes: CHapter 3 Section 3: Providing Public Goods
- Worksheet & Discussion: Market Failures & Externalities
- Extension: What goods and services are provided in both the public and private sector?
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 3-3 Guided Practice
Handouts
- Chapter 3 - 3 Lehighton Elementary Center Article.docx
- Chapter 3 - 3 Market Failures & Externalities .pdf
- Chapter 3 - 3 Market Failures & Externalities CP.pdf
Day 14: September 21st, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History - Go over and discuss briefly
- Collect Current Events
- Map Analysis & Discussion: State Poverty Rates in the U.S.
- PowerPoint & Notes: Chapter 3 Section 4 - Providing Safety Nets
- Making Decisions Group Activity: What programs should we choose to fund?
- Exit Ticket: Name and describe 5 ways/programs through which the U.S. government provides aid to those living in poverty.
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 3 Section 4 Guided Practice
REMEMBER! - Chapter 3 Quiz Monday! Chapter 3 Note & Guided Practice Packets Due Tuesday! Unit 1 Test Tuesday !
Handouts
- Chapter 3 - 4 Levels of Poverty Map.pdf
- Block 2 Only: Chapter 3 - Block 2 Study Guide (From Mrs. Meinhart).doc
Day 15: September 24th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History - Go over and discuss briefly
- Chapter 3 Quiz: Take and Go Over
- Unit 1: Introduction to Economics - Test Review
- Review at board
- Kahoot!
- Tonight's Assignment: Study & Prepare for Unit 1 Test (Tomorrow!!!). Complete Chapter 3 Packets (Due Wed, 9/26)
Day 16: September 25th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History - Go over and discuss briefly
- Unit 1 Test: Take & Go Over
- Pick up and start Chapter 4 Note & Guided Practice Packet
Handouts
- Chapter 4 (2).pptx
- Chapter 4 Notes & GP.docx
Day 17: September 26th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Return graded tests and quizzes
- Chapter 4 Warm Up Sheet
- PowerPoint & Notes: Chapter 4 Section 1 - Understanding Demand
- Worksheet Using Charts and Skills
Handouts
- Chapter 4 Warm Up Sheet
- Using Charts and Skills Worksheet
Day 18: September 27th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Listing Your Purchases: Predicting Change
- PowerPoint & Notes: Chapter 4 Section 2 - Shifts in Demand
- Research: What are the top 5 advertisements that would have created a shift in demand?
- Practice: Explaining and Analyzing Shifts in Demand
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 4 Section 2 Guided Practice
Handouts
- Explaining and Analyzing Shifts in Demand Worksheet
Day 19: September 28th, 2017
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Brief review of how demand shifts
- View Program: Rotten - Honey
- List and describe 5 ways in which demand was represented throughout the program
Day 20: October 1st, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Return Graded Work: Tests, Current Events, Packets
- Brainstorming - Gas Price Transparency
- PowerPoint & Notes: 4-3 Elasticity of Demand
- Practice Work: Calculating Elasticity
- Tonight's Assignment: 4-3 Guided Practice / Ch 4 Quiz & Packet due tomorrow.
Handouts
Chapter 4 - 3 Charts & Graphs A.pdf - Block 3
Chapter 4 - 3 Charts & Graphs B.pdf - Block 2
Day 20: October 2nd, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Collect Chapter 4 Packets
- Take & Go Over Ch 4 Quiz
- Pick up Ch 5 Packets
- Bottled Beverage Activity
- PowerPoint & Notes: 5-1 - Understanding Supply
- Worksheet: Supply Schedules & Curves
- Tonight's Assignment - 5-1 Guided Practice
Handouts
- Chapter 5 - 1 Charts and Graphs A.pdf - Block 3
- Chapter 5 - 1 Charts and Graphs B.pdf - Block 2
- Chapter 5.pptx
- Economics - Chapter 5 Notes.docx
Day 21: October 3rd, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Video Recap: Supply & Demand via Crash Course US History
- PowerPoint & Notes: 5-1 Understanding Supply
- Worksheet Practice: Supply Schedules & Curves
- Tonight's Assignment: 5-1 Guided Practice
Handouts
- Posted yesterday.
Day 22: October 4th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Bellringer: According to some reports, supermarkets make a profit of approximately three to six cents for every dollar of revenue. Where does the rest of the money go?
- PowerPoint & Notes: Chapter 5 Section 2 - Costs of Production
- Practice Work: Analyzing Cartoons and Transferring Data
- Exit Ticket: List and describe five ways in which businesses can increase their profits.
- Tonight's Assignment: Chapter 5 Section 2 Guided Practice
Handouts
- Chapter 5 - 2 Cartoon Activity A.pdf - Block 3
- Chapter 5 - 2 Cartoon Activity B.pdf - Block 2
- Chapter 5 - 2 Skill Activity Transferring Data B.pdf - Block 2
- Chapter 5 - 2 Skill Activity Transferring Data.pdf - Block 3
Day 23: October 5th, 2018
Agenda
- Quote of the Day / Birthdays in History / Events in History
- Supply & Demand Pop Quiz
- Supply & Demand in practice: Coca-Cola The Real Story of the Real Thing with worksheet
Handouts
