The Final STUDY GUIDE for American Government is now available. While you may not earn any credit for taking the study guide test questions, you certainly will be exposed to many, if not all, of the possible questions that will be on the Final Exam.
Enjoy your weekend.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Homework Reminders Am. Govt.
Due tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 1, Honors Students in Periods 1 and 3 and ALL STUDENTS IN PERIOD 5 owe me what was the Extra Credit Assignment from two weeks ago, the California Budget Balancer, including the 500 word summary. To turn this assignment into Extra Credit, learn how to create a Dropbox by reading further below on this blog, create a specific folder for your period, and INVITE me to share in that folder - where you will put your summary file in a Word document.
Non-Honors students may of course earn up to nine pointes Extra Credit by completing this assignment.
In addition, although this opportunity was offered by Mr. Krohn in Period 3, I will award up to nine points Extra Credit for completing either, or both of the FINAL TWO EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES:
1) Write 550 words in a Word or Google Document about why you feel our Government is non-functional. Indicate areas of strength and weaknesses you have learned about during the course of our Semester and explain your perspective. Up to nine extra credit points.
2) Complete a visual presentation (Completely different) from your Final Project - although you could incorporate elements if you chose - of your learning(s) in this course. What are you more aware of and curious about after having "invested" 17 weeks of your high school time in an American Government class? Your presentation should be either in Powerpoint, Prezi, or a Windows Movie Maker file in order that it be most easily reviewed by Mr. Krohn or myself.
These two FINAL EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES are due first-thing the morning of December 12, and no late arrivals will be accepted. Send them via Dropbox and see what happens to your final grade :)
Non-Honors students may of course earn up to nine pointes Extra Credit by completing this assignment.
In addition, although this opportunity was offered by Mr. Krohn in Period 3, I will award up to nine points Extra Credit for completing either, or both of the FINAL TWO EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES:
1) Write 550 words in a Word or Google Document about why you feel our Government is non-functional. Indicate areas of strength and weaknesses you have learned about during the course of our Semester and explain your perspective. Up to nine extra credit points.
2) Complete a visual presentation (Completely different) from your Final Project - although you could incorporate elements if you chose - of your learning(s) in this course. What are you more aware of and curious about after having "invested" 17 weeks of your high school time in an American Government class? Your presentation should be either in Powerpoint, Prezi, or a Windows Movie Maker file in order that it be most easily reviewed by Mr. Krohn or myself.
These two FINAL EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES are due first-thing the morning of December 12, and no late arrivals will be accepted. Send them via Dropbox and see what happens to your final grade :)
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
All Students, Check your Grades ONLINE
All grades have been posted for Periods 1 through 6 and are available online at the School's Main webpage.
It is important for you to understand that grades posted AFTER November 15th ARE PRELIMINARY AND ESTIMATED GRADES ONLY. These assignments HAVE NOT been graded. However, I inserted typical scores you have earned on previous assignments PLUS I allowed full credit for an upcoming Extra Credit assignment that you would OWE me, if you hope to earn the grades indicated.
Most of you now have the minimum information you need in order to plan for your Final Grade. If you insert your current percentage as a whole number for the Final Project, and or Final Exam you can estimate your Final Grade. For instance, if you currently have earned a 75% in class and you hope to keep that grade at the final, you would need to score at least 75% on both the Final Project AND the Final Exam to maintain a 75%. That would be 19 of 25 for the Project and 38 out of 50 on the Final.
If, on the other hand, you are hoping to raise yourself by a letter grade, all you have to do is calculate what the missing points are for an assignment (like 50 points for the Final Exam), ADD that amount to your total points, and divide your estimated score on all remaining work.
The following example may be useful. Say the total number of points for the semester was 400 and you hoped to earn a "B". You would need to score 80% of the 400 points in order to earn the "B" grade. What is 400 x .8?
The answer is 320. You need to accumulate 320 points by the end of the semester in order to earn the "B" grade. What do you do if you're 17 points short? Complete TWO extra credit assignments PRIOR TO THE END OF DEAD WEEK and submit them for up to 18 points. How easy was that?
All American Government Students have 5 EC opportunities you may submit for up to 45 points of credit. Look at the most recent THREE opportunities posted below PLUS consider this for the fourth opportunity:
#4 - Complete a minimum of 30 minutes Internet research on a recent Bill that was PASSED in Congress and Signed by the President. What do you notice about the Bill that made it go all the way through the process AND get approved by the President? Complete a 500 word analysis, including the name of the Bill and the date it was signed into legislation in order to earn up to nine EC points.
Alternatively, you could pick ANY subject related to how the Legislative process works and write up to 500 words on your interpretation of what is, or is not working in this process. You explore, use your Critical Thinking Skills, and summarize what you have learned and present a single sheet of paper to me with your findings. Up to nine points extra credit will surely be coming your way.
#5 - Invest one hour on the QUIA website and accumulate time on the activities. You might learn something new AND earn up to nine points in the process. How cool is that?
Have a nice day.
It is important for you to understand that grades posted AFTER November 15th ARE PRELIMINARY AND ESTIMATED GRADES ONLY. These assignments HAVE NOT been graded. However, I inserted typical scores you have earned on previous assignments PLUS I allowed full credit for an upcoming Extra Credit assignment that you would OWE me, if you hope to earn the grades indicated.
Most of you now have the minimum information you need in order to plan for your Final Grade. If you insert your current percentage as a whole number for the Final Project, and or Final Exam you can estimate your Final Grade. For instance, if you currently have earned a 75% in class and you hope to keep that grade at the final, you would need to score at least 75% on both the Final Project AND the Final Exam to maintain a 75%. That would be 19 of 25 for the Project and 38 out of 50 on the Final.
If, on the other hand, you are hoping to raise yourself by a letter grade, all you have to do is calculate what the missing points are for an assignment (like 50 points for the Final Exam), ADD that amount to your total points, and divide your estimated score on all remaining work.
The following example may be useful. Say the total number of points for the semester was 400 and you hoped to earn a "B". You would need to score 80% of the 400 points in order to earn the "B" grade. What is 400 x .8?
The answer is 320. You need to accumulate 320 points by the end of the semester in order to earn the "B" grade. What do you do if you're 17 points short? Complete TWO extra credit assignments PRIOR TO THE END OF DEAD WEEK and submit them for up to 18 points. How easy was that?
All American Government Students have 5 EC opportunities you may submit for up to 45 points of credit. Look at the most recent THREE opportunities posted below PLUS consider this for the fourth opportunity:
#4 - Complete a minimum of 30 minutes Internet research on a recent Bill that was PASSED in Congress and Signed by the President. What do you notice about the Bill that made it go all the way through the process AND get approved by the President? Complete a 500 word analysis, including the name of the Bill and the date it was signed into legislation in order to earn up to nine EC points.
Alternatively, you could pick ANY subject related to how the Legislative process works and write up to 500 words on your interpretation of what is, or is not working in this process. You explore, use your Critical Thinking Skills, and summarize what you have learned and present a single sheet of paper to me with your findings. Up to nine points extra credit will surely be coming your way.
#5 - Invest one hour on the QUIA website and accumulate time on the activities. You might learn something new AND earn up to nine points in the process. How cool is that?
Have a nice day.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving Extra Credit
Here's the link to a third Extra Credit opportunity, but it must be completed prior to TUESDAY, November 29the!
Take the California Budget Balancer Challenge. Note: I believe this challenge is FLASH based, so some PC's may not load the Orange graph on the right-hand-side. That is not important to the challenge. The thermometer is the image you will need to view as you begin to bring the budget into a more balanced state.
In order to earn up to nine extra credit points, you will need to take a screen shot of your final thermometer image and write a 750 word summary of the critical thinking analysis of how you chose to balance the budget.
I was able to develop a $2 Billion SURPLUS by releasing prisoners, adding substantial taxes to fuel, alcohol and tobacco purchases, and taxing more businesses.
You may also submit the Extra Credit opportunities from last week, but these must be submitted on Monday, November 28th, UNLESS YOU INCLUDE A SCREEN SHOT OF YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS SHOWING A DATE OF SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 OR 27 IN THE IMAGE. IF THIS IS THE CASE, YOU MAY SUBMIT ANY OF THE THREE CHOICES ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1st.
Enjoy your weekend!
Take the California Budget Balancer Challenge. Note: I believe this challenge is FLASH based, so some PC's may not load the Orange graph on the right-hand-side. That is not important to the challenge. The thermometer is the image you will need to view as you begin to bring the budget into a more balanced state.
In order to earn up to nine extra credit points, you will need to take a screen shot of your final thermometer image and write a 750 word summary of the critical thinking analysis of how you chose to balance the budget.
I was able to develop a $2 Billion SURPLUS by releasing prisoners, adding substantial taxes to fuel, alcohol and tobacco purchases, and taxing more businesses.
Enjoy your weekend!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Extra Credit Weekend for Government Students
This weekend there are TWO (2) Extra Credit opportunities for each period in American Government.
EC #1 - Complete a 750 word (One Page ONLY, but it can be 2-sided) summary of your research and new learning about the OMB, the Office of Management and Budget. Summarize your findings, including the TOTAL budget for 2012.
-or- instead of the OMB, Choose one of the 15 Executive Departments that you WOULD CUT FROM THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH. Develop your rationale for eliminating this department, including the savings in the budget, AND an approximation of the number of jobs that will be cut if you trim this department.
Submit your ONE PAGE Word document either by email to teacherhaywood@gmail.com or better yet, create a DROPBOX account by clicking this link - MR.HAYWOOD'S DROPBOX INVITE!
If you choose to create a Dropbox, then create a separate folder titled "yourlastname_period no." like this example - Haywood_Period 5.
Put your extra credit Word file inside that folder and invite me to share that folder. Use coachhaywood@gmail.com to share the folder, NOT teacherhaywood@gmail.com. I will explain why that is on Monday.
EC#2 - Become a Budget Hero by taking the Flash video challenge at this link. Take TWO (2) screenshots of your progress. One about half-way through the challenge, and the other at the end when you obtain your results. Copy-and-paste these two images on to a single page within Word and either email the document to me at teacherhaywood@gmail.com or invite me to view it using your new Dropbox account.
Enjoy your weekend!
EC #1 - Complete a 750 word (One Page ONLY, but it can be 2-sided) summary of your research and new learning about the OMB, the Office of Management and Budget. Summarize your findings, including the TOTAL budget for 2012.
-or- instead of the OMB, Choose one of the 15 Executive Departments that you WOULD CUT FROM THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH. Develop your rationale for eliminating this department, including the savings in the budget, AND an approximation of the number of jobs that will be cut if you trim this department.
Submit your ONE PAGE Word document either by email to teacherhaywood@gmail.com or better yet, create a DROPBOX account by clicking this link - MR.HAYWOOD'S DROPBOX INVITE!
Put your extra credit Word file inside that folder and invite me to share that folder. Use coachhaywood@gmail.com to share the folder, NOT teacherhaywood@gmail.com. I will explain why that is on Monday.
EC#2 - Become a Budget Hero by taking the Flash video challenge at this link. Take TWO (2) screenshots of your progress. One about half-way through the challenge, and the other at the end when you obtain your results. Copy-and-paste these two images on to a single page within Word and either email the document to me at teacherhaywood@gmail.com or invite me to view it using your new Dropbox account.
Enjoy your weekend!
Monday, November 14, 2011
American Govt. Final Project due 12/5
The Judicial Branch Final Project for Periods 1, 3, and 5 is available here. Please note the due date is Monday, December 5, with Economic Reasoning Principle Four in place for up to a 10% additional credit to be applied for those who complete it early.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Americans Remember Veteran's Day
On this Veteran's Day Weekend for 2011, citizens across America are commemorating and remembering those who served our country in conflicts across the globe.
Take a moment and review the following websites. I hope you agree it would be a wonderful feeling to receive an electronic note of recognition or thanks if I were a member of our armed forces serving the Nation overseas. Won't you take a few moments to compose a note of thanks?
Most students will need their parent or guardian's permission to post a note online. Please check with your parent/guardian before you select this option.
The website below is affiliated with the Veteran's Wall in Washington D.C.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Govt. Homework Due WEDNESDAY!!
American Government students have Periods 1, 3, and 5 on Wednesday, November 9, and NOT THURSDAY of this week!
Periods 1 and 5 only - your homework is to write a brief reflection of the Top 5 Final Projects components that you enjoy creating. This can be in a simple format of bulleted points, or a narrative if you prefer. Period 3 has an additional piece of HW due for Mr. Krohn - read the bottom of this post for that additional requirement.
Your Final Project will be due Monday, November 28th and will focus on a student-selected Supreme Court Case. Try to select an obscure, or little-known case, yet one that has definite meaning in civil rights or civil liberties.
On Wednesday, Nov. 9 we will work at our tables as individual groups and then as a single group to create the components of the Final Project.
Your first reflection should be your preferred method of presentation. Choose the format you are the most comfortable with, or a new format you are going to challenge yourself with such as Prezi or a video media format you would like to explore - perhaps Animoto.
Reflections 2-5 should include the type of research and other components of a Final Project you prefer. No additional guidance here, you know what you prefer to do and what makes your presentations come alive in the classroom. Write your ideas down and be prepared to discuss on Wednesday.
Periods 1 and 5 only - your homework is to write a brief reflection of the Top 5 Final Projects components that you enjoy creating. This can be in a simple format of bulleted points, or a narrative if you prefer. Period 3 has an additional piece of HW due for Mr. Krohn - read the bottom of this post for that additional requirement.
Your Final Project will be due Monday, November 28th and will focus on a student-selected Supreme Court Case. Try to select an obscure, or little-known case, yet one that has definite meaning in civil rights or civil liberties.
On Wednesday, Nov. 9 we will work at our tables as individual groups and then as a single group to create the components of the Final Project.
Your first reflection should be your preferred method of presentation. Choose the format you are the most comfortable with, or a new format you are going to challenge yourself with such as Prezi or a video media format you would like to explore - perhaps Animoto.
Reflections 2-5 should include the type of research and other components of a Final Project you prefer. No additional guidance here, you know what you prefer to do and what makes your presentations come alive in the classroom. Write your ideas down and be prepared to discuss on Wednesday.
Period 3 Additional Homework
due for Mr. Krohn
Whether you graduate and leave high school this year (2012) or not, you will most likely be 18 and an adult prior to the Holidays in 2012, one year from now.
What is your biggest fear as you consider preparations for recognizing cherished and loved ones during these traditional remembrances with gift giving?
How are you going to address this (these) FEAR (S)? What is your plan? What steps can you be taking today to alleviate those anxieties?
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Students who did not complete the Sunday Morning News/Political Program Summary
should watch programs for THIS Sunday!!
Read the blog post below this one for the assignment.
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Government Students to Complete Graphic Organizer
Homework for Monday, October 24 is to complete the
round graphic organizer we began in class this week.
Recognizing that many of you may have left your original
pieces at school, there will be time to complete this in the
classroom on Monday -
but ONLY DURING THE FIRST 30 MINUTES!!!
FRONT SIDE-your illustration of the Seal
INSIDE UNDER THE SEAL-Political Dictionary for 13.1
UNDER THE SEAL-President's Job Description
BACK SIDE-Your original campaign button for the 2012 Race
Use your favorite search engine to find campaign buttons from previous elections. You should choose from the current field of Republican hopefuls, or perhaps offer a button for President Obama's re-election campaign.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
All Government Students Have Homework
Sunday Morning Talk/Public Affairs Programs
Your homework due first-thing Monday is to watch one of the Sunday Morning News-Public Affairs programs and write a 500 word summary on a single sheet of paper. You will write a summary of the major issues discussed and the positions taken by those being interviewed. There may be multiple issues throughout the program, so write each one down separately. Look for any BIAS or political ideology since these programs generally show one side or the other, and only occasionally both. I also find it interesting to see who endorses the program with commercial airtime, so list the sponsors.
The list below is most of the preferred programs. You may choose any from the list. You earn the same credit whether the program runs for 30 minutes or one hour. But students who write an exemplary summary of a one hour show may earn a 50% increase in their score.
Repeats on MSNBC
As an alternate, you could review the websites above AFTER the program air time and summarize the information presented on the webpage in transcript form.
Your 500 word summary need only be on a SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER! Address POV (Point-of-View) from your perspective. Did the person being interviewed PERSUADE you in any way and how. Were their points being made clearly? How much arguing or "forceful deliberations" went on. You should be prepared to argue and defend a position you take as a result of having watched one of these programs.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Quizzes due in Government and Psychology
The quicklink to the American Government quiz is here.
The quicklink to the P2 Psychology quiz is here.
I would appreciate if you entered the Quia website with your login and "viewed" the course because it is easier for me to record your scores. Use the quicklink only if you cannot remember your ID and password.
This image shows the "View" links on the right-hand side of the webpage.
Enjoy your weekend!!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Take the World's Smallest Political Quiz
American Government students take the quiz by clicking here. As you review this website, look for any bias that exists. Note: There is bias is most everything you encounter in the media.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Remembering 9/11
As we reflect this weekend and remember the extraordinary events of September 11, 2001 there is a "curricular additional effort" assignment open to ALL students. You may think of it as an Extra Credit assignment.
For students who are disappointed with their results on our first quiz, you may earn up to one-half of the points you missed by completing a viewing of a program relating to September 11 and write a 750 word reflection. Be sure to cite your source, whether it be internet based, or one of the programs that will be shown on major networks this weekend.
A number of special programs can be found by clicking here.
Your 750 Minimum Word reflection is due ON MONDAY in order to qualify for the additional credit.
For students who are disappointed with their results on our first quiz, you may earn up to one-half of the points you missed by completing a viewing of a program relating to September 11 and write a 750 word reflection. Be sure to cite your source, whether it be internet based, or one of the programs that will be shown on major networks this weekend.
A number of special programs can be found by clicking here.
Your 750 Minimum Word reflection is due ON MONDAY in order to qualify for the additional credit.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Where do I find Wordle?
American Government students can find information about how to compose a Wordle by clicking this link.
For example, choose a chapter, select 25 words and input them into the wordle generator and wallah!, you have your wordle.
Experiment with color, font, and layout. Please print your wordle at home. No color printing of wordles at school - remember, there is no budget for this expense. There may be an opportunity copy-and-paste multiple students' wordles on to a Word document during your class period and print them in black-and-white, but these MUST be done with the least amount of black coverage possible in order to save on toner.
Students who complete a Wordle and copy their link may earn extra credit by posting the link and adding a small comment to this posting below. Look at my comment for an example.
For example, choose a chapter, select 25 words and input them into the wordle generator and wallah!, you have your wordle.
Experiment with color, font, and layout. Please print your wordle at home. No color printing of wordles at school - remember, there is no budget for this expense. There may be an opportunity copy-and-paste multiple students' wordles on to a Word document during your class period and print them in black-and-white, but these MUST be done with the least amount of black coverage possible in order to save on toner.
Students who complete a Wordle and copy their link may earn extra credit by posting the link and adding a small comment to this posting below. Look at my comment for an example.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Attention All Students -
Please click your SPECIFIC link above by period for your homework.
Government students may earn extra credit this week by leaving a comment IN YOUR PERIOD POST - not on this main page. Your comment should be specific to one or two areas of interest you have, or question(s) you hope to get answers to as we progress through the semester. Try to be as specific as possible.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Welcome all Students to Fall 2011
Welcome new Freshman and returning students to NAHS.
For the Seniors, this is an exciting time for you. Your final year in high school can be challenging and incredibly rewarding at the same time. Focus and concentrate on your studies and the rest will take care of itself. Graduation is just 40 weeks away!
Underclassmen and especially Freshman, now is the time to either continue with your hard work, or begin to chart your course through high school.
I, of course, remain committed to guide and assist you with these endeavors.
For the Seniors, this is an exciting time for you. Your final year in high school can be challenging and incredibly rewarding at the same time. Focus and concentrate on your studies and the rest will take care of itself. Graduation is just 40 weeks away!
Underclassmen and especially Freshman, now is the time to either continue with your hard work, or begin to chart your course through high school.
I, of course, remain committed to guide and assist you with these endeavors.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Final Third of Three Extra Credit - Up to 25 Points Total
This is the third of three EC opportunities for Spring Semester 2011 Economics Students. This opportunity, along with your previous submissions for Parts 1 and 2 may earn you up to 25 total Extra Credit points that will be added to your Final Exam score.
For some students, there was a fourth third that was completed on Tuesday, May 24th during lunch in the Quad. If you participated in this AP Environmental Science portion, I should be getting a report from Dr. Scott by this Friday. If you are expecting your name to show up on this report you MUST take the additional step of responding to this posting by commenting with your first name, Last Name Initial, and your Period.
Simply comment this information below as a comment.
Now, for the final third. Produce a blog on your preferred blog site such as this one, http://www.blogger.com/, or an alternate site a few students have like http://www.tumblr.com/ .
Your BLOG must contain the following components:
Enjoy this EC opportunity. I look forward to seeing what you produce.
Oh, your blog link MUST be sent to me as a Comment below prior to the date of your Final Exam!
For some students, there was a fourth third that was completed on Tuesday, May 24th during lunch in the Quad. If you participated in this AP Environmental Science portion, I should be getting a report from Dr. Scott by this Friday. If you are expecting your name to show up on this report you MUST take the additional step of responding to this posting by commenting with your first name, Last Name Initial, and your Period.
Simply comment this information below as a comment.
Now, for the final third. Produce a blog on your preferred blog site such as this one, http://www.blogger.com/, or an alternate site a few students have like http://www.tumblr.com/ .
Your BLOG must contain the following components:
- An economic themed background. This may be difficult, so do not invest too much time trying to find an appropriate background. Wouldn't it be nice though, if you could find some complimentary art work, or create your own, to incorporate in your blog.
- Proper title, Welcome, etc., that highlights something unique about you and perhaps displays your personality. If your blog allows gadgets, as mine does, try to find an appropriate gadget to include in your blog. This piece may be somewhat difficult as the LAUSD will block content it deems innappropriate for school. Give it a try anyway.
- A minimum of THREE active hyperlinks to other webpages or blogs that involve Economics in some way.
- Perhaps a hyperlink to another blog that you enjoy or you found interesting.
- A hyperlink to an area within Apple Itunes University for a podcast (free) to share with your classmates and the instructor
- A hyperlink to any area within the Internet that contains appropriate content of an Economics nature that you feel would benefit your reader.
- You will need to send me the link to your blog as a comment to THIS POSTING. Once I review your blog, I will include the link on my blog and we will have created a blogging monster!
Enjoy this EC opportunity. I look forward to seeing what you produce.
Oh, your blog link MUST be sent to me as a Comment below prior to the date of your Final Exam!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Economics - Final Extra Credit - Number 2
The second of three Extra Credit Assignments for 1/3 of the 25 points possible (8 points) is as follows;
At the front of the classroom under the white board are four stacks of Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition such as Teens and Alcohol, 25 Hottest Colleges, Black Eyed Peas. etc.
READ one of these editions and write a 750 word reflection on how you applied the Economic Reasoning Principles to articles that were in the edition you read. You should read the ENTIRE edition from COVER-TO-COVER!
Then, go online to the Classroom Edition-Students page and review this section for either an article or link that appeals to you. Read that article, or follow the link and write a 250 word reflection on what you learned.
Try to find something career related as you will be leaving high school in three weeks.
Your total output should result in 1000 words in a word or google document. Email the document to teacherhaywood@gmail.com or invite me to view your google doc at the same address.
This assignment is due by end-of-day Friday, May 27th.
The final third of three opportunities will be released this weekend for students motivated to complete all of the 25 points Extra Credit prior to the Memorial Day Weekend.
At the front of the classroom under the white board are four stacks of Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition such as Teens and Alcohol, 25 Hottest Colleges, Black Eyed Peas. etc.
READ one of these editions and write a 750 word reflection on how you applied the Economic Reasoning Principles to articles that were in the edition you read. You should read the ENTIRE edition from COVER-TO-COVER!
Then, go online to the Classroom Edition-Students page and review this section for either an article or link that appeals to you. Read that article, or follow the link and write a 250 word reflection on what you learned.
Try to find something career related as you will be leaving high school in three weeks.
Your total output should result in 1000 words in a word or google document. Email the document to teacherhaywood@gmail.com or invite me to view your google doc at the same address.
This assignment is due by end-of-day Friday, May 27th.
The final third of three opportunities will be released this weekend for students motivated to complete all of the 25 points Extra Credit prior to the Memorial Day Weekend.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Economics - Final Extra Credit
Beginnning May 12th and lasting until the morning of your specific Final Exam, I will post three Extra Credit opportunities for three weeks. Each assignment you choose to complete is equal to one-third of one-third of the Final Exam points, or 25 points total. The Final Exam is worth 75 Points. If you would like to check your current grade (through week 16 only) go to the Grades page on the NAHS website.
Each of the three opportunities are similar to the "Events" in that you should be investing about two hours completing each part.
Part I - Go to our textbook Publisher's website and search the Chapter Activities Section for StudentWeb Activities. Review a chapter you are interested in and follow the directions of the Student Web Activity. NOTE: Some of the links are broken in these activities, when that happens, you have two choices. 1) Abandon that activity because the link is broken, or 2) search for a suitable link through your favorite search engine and attempt to replicate the intent of the assignment.
Each activity requires you to complete a few questions and E-mail me your response at teacherhaywood@gmail.com . The image below shows the screen prior to submitting your answers.
Then, complete additional research using the Internet to learn more about a topic within your Web Activity and write a 750 word document on what you learned. Include reference links to document your research. You may either compose your document using Google Docs and invite me to view it (teacherhaywood@gmail.com) or print the document using Word and turn it in.
All work must be completed prior to the end of the following week, which means the first opportunity is due Friday, May 20th.
An example might be Chapter 15, The Fed and Monetary Policy. In this chapter you will learn about the Federal Reserve and its importance to our economy. Once you complete the Web Activity, you could choose a current event about recent happenings with the Fed, such as interest rates, current monetary policy, or perhaps the margin requirements.
If you would like to speak with me about a specific area of interest, I am in Room 427 every morning at 7:00 am. Or, you may post a comment below.
Each of the three opportunities are similar to the "Events" in that you should be investing about two hours completing each part.
Part I - Go to our textbook Publisher's website and search the Chapter Activities Section for StudentWeb Activities. Review a chapter you are interested in and follow the directions of the Student Web Activity. NOTE: Some of the links are broken in these activities, when that happens, you have two choices. 1) Abandon that activity because the link is broken, or 2) search for a suitable link through your favorite search engine and attempt to replicate the intent of the assignment.
Each activity requires you to complete a few questions and E-mail me your response at teacherhaywood@gmail.com . The image below shows the screen prior to submitting your answers.
Then, complete additional research using the Internet to learn more about a topic within your Web Activity and write a 750 word document on what you learned. Include reference links to document your research. You may either compose your document using Google Docs and invite me to view it (teacherhaywood@gmail.com) or print the document using Word and turn it in.
All work must be completed prior to the end of the following week, which means the first opportunity is due Friday, May 20th.
An example might be Chapter 15, The Fed and Monetary Policy. In this chapter you will learn about the Federal Reserve and its importance to our economy. Once you complete the Web Activity, you could choose a current event about recent happenings with the Fed, such as interest rates, current monetary policy, or perhaps the margin requirements.
If you would like to speak with me about a specific area of interest, I am in Room 427 every morning at 7:00 am. Or, you may post a comment below.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Economics - Inflation Assignment
This blog post has four components, so please take your time to review which parts are relevant for your specific situation. There are only a few students who would need to complete items #3, and #4.
#1 - ALL students are to bring in a supermarket weekly circular similar to the assignment we did in the Fall. This is a MUST DO assignment as we need the circulars to compare pricing to last fall and check for INFLATION.
#2 - Students desirous to exchange a REPLACEMENT grade for any assignment they did not do, may complete the Chapter 14, Section 3 Assessment - numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6. There is no need to do (#2 Vocab, or the Critical Thinking). Turn that assignment in Thursday or Friday and I will make a note on your 15 Week Progress Report indicating you did the extra credit.
#3 - Some students did not complete a constructed response to the Mid-term and can earn up to 20 points extra credit for completing about an hour of internet research on the different prices for common goods between your birthdate and today's date. For instance, I found that a gallon of gas in 1994 cost $1.09 on a particular website. Look for as many examples as you can and submit them Thursday or Friday for the extra credit.
#4 - This is for students that still must complete the Computer literacy requirement for graduation. You need to complete a spreadsheet analysis of your 15 Week DRAFT Progress Report. Use the Progress Report handed out on Monday, May 2 for Periods 1 and 5, and Tuesday, May 3 for Period 2. Look back on the blog after 6:00pm Monday May 2 for a link to my google documents where I will make the template available for you. Most students should be able to complete this assignment in class this week, or certainly by the end of next week.
#1 - ALL students are to bring in a supermarket weekly circular similar to the assignment we did in the Fall. This is a MUST DO assignment as we need the circulars to compare pricing to last fall and check for INFLATION.
#2 - Students desirous to exchange a REPLACEMENT grade for any assignment they did not do, may complete the Chapter 14, Section 3 Assessment - numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6. There is no need to do (#2 Vocab, or the Critical Thinking). Turn that assignment in Thursday or Friday and I will make a note on your 15 Week Progress Report indicating you did the extra credit.
#3 - Some students did not complete a constructed response to the Mid-term and can earn up to 20 points extra credit for completing about an hour of internet research on the different prices for common goods between your birthdate and today's date. For instance, I found that a gallon of gas in 1994 cost $1.09 on a particular website. Look for as many examples as you can and submit them Thursday or Friday for the extra credit.
#4 - This is for students that still must complete the Computer literacy requirement for graduation. You need to complete a spreadsheet analysis of your 15 Week DRAFT Progress Report. Use the Progress Report handed out on Monday, May 2 for Periods 1 and 5, and Tuesday, May 3 for Period 2. Look back on the blog after 6:00pm Monday May 2 for a link to my google documents where I will make the template available for you. Most students should be able to complete this assignment in class this week, or certainly by the end of next week.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Economics Mid-Term Study Guide
Economics students will complete a 50 question, 100 point Mid-Term test this Thursday or Friday prior to enjoying the Spring Break.
You can get a glimpse of the Mid-Term by clicking this link. Please note that due to academic integrity issues, there will be multiple versions of this Mid-term, most of the questions and answers will be randomized, and many of the questions will be changed to exclude correct answers, or include a variation of the correct answer. Simply memorizing the answer choices will may not be a sufficient strategy for performing well on this test.
As always, I encourage you to form a study group and add this exam practice to your "competitive advantage".
You can get a glimpse of the Mid-Term by clicking this link. Please note that due to academic integrity issues, there will be multiple versions of this Mid-term, most of the questions and answers will be randomized, and many of the questions will be changed to exclude correct answers, or include a variation of the correct answer. Simply memorizing the answer choices will may not be a sufficient strategy for performing well on this test.
As always, I encourage you to form a study group and add this exam practice to your "competitive advantage".
Monday, March 28, 2011
Economics Homework Due This Week
For this short week where Period 2 is even shorter, please read Chapter 11, Section 2 about Money and Banking. On Page 305, answer questions 1,3,4,6 and 8. Read the Chapter summary on Page 307 and locate and online Internet article about the S&L (Savings and Loan) crisis of the 1980's. Print that article and bring to class AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR PERIOD!!
I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WIKIPEDIA CUT-AND-PASTE OF THE CRISIS.
I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WIKIPEDIA CUT-AND-PASTE OF THE CRISIS.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Economics Homework Due This Week
As discussed in class Tuesday for Periods 1 and 3, and Wednesday for Period 2, EVENTS are no longer required for a weekly 'outside of classroom activity'. Beginning this week, Homework will be expected to be completed each of the remaining non-testing weeks in the short time we have left.
Due this week (Thursday for Period 1and 5, and Friday for Period 2) are the following on Page 337;
#'s 1 and 3 under Applying Economic Concepts, the Math Practice, and Thinking Like an Economist
It is expected you will invest a minimum of 90 minutes to complete the homework and you will be awarded up to 2 points for completing this assignment.
Look under your specific tab above for the instructions for the "Monopoly Money" assignment.
Due this week (Thursday for Period 1and 5, and Friday for Period 2) are the following on Page 337;
#'s 1 and 3 under Applying Economic Concepts, the Math Practice, and Thinking Like an Economist
It is expected you will invest a minimum of 90 minutes to complete the homework and you will be awarded up to 2 points for completing this assignment.
Look under your specific tab above for the instructions for the "Monopoly Money" assignment.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Economics Assignment due 2/3 or 2/4
An illustrated Economics Textbook assignment is due the last period this week. This assignment is 1/12 the value of your 5 week progress report and NO make-up of the assignment will be allowed if you choose not to complete it.
The assignment has a number of requirments;
1) Your book MUST be covered in a paper bag. No, you may not use the Trader Joe's bags from Leadership. Use the underside of the bag so the maximum free area of the craft paper can be utilized for your illustration(s).
2) Illustrate your book cover either in COLOR, or the absence of color (pencil, or single color).
3) Your illustration(s) must include these components -
a. Your selection of a California Content Standard in Economics (click the link) or The National Council of Economic Education Basic Concepts in Economics (from Pages xxviii- Page1 in our book)including your interpretation of which Principles of Economic Reasoning are applied.
b. A cut-and-paste Economic Political Cartoon, or an original drawing you produce which carries a premium of 50% credit for this assignment.
c. Your selection of a Publicly Traded Company stock symbol for a company you would consider obtaining a career with. Include the current price per share, the 52-Week high and low price, and the current marked capitalization - All available of google.com/finance
d. A cut-and-paste Wordle of your preferred Chapter of focus, including key vocabulary in that chapter, plus enough additional vocab terms from within our book to total 25 VOCABULARY TERMS. This printout should be simple, mostly BLACK text on White background so you can print it from the classroom printer. Please ask permission before using the printer. SEE EXAMPLE TO YOUR LEFT
I'm highly confident you could also double-dip (get two things accomplished with one activity) this assignment and convert at least half of your investment into an Event!!
The assignment has a number of requirments;
1) Your book MUST be covered in a paper bag. No, you may not use the Trader Joe's bags from Leadership. Use the underside of the bag so the maximum free area of the craft paper can be utilized for your illustration(s).
2) Illustrate your book cover either in COLOR, or the absence of color (pencil, or single color).
3) Your illustration(s) must include these components -
a. Your selection of a California Content Standard in Economics (click the link) or The National Council of Economic Education Basic Concepts in Economics (from Pages xxviii- Page1 in our book)including your interpretation of which Principles of Economic Reasoning are applied.
b. A cut-and-paste Economic Political Cartoon, or an original drawing you produce which carries a premium of 50% credit for this assignment.
c. Your selection of a Publicly Traded Company stock symbol for a company you would consider obtaining a career with. Include the current price per share, the 52-Week high and low price, and the current marked capitalization - All available of google.com/finance
d. A cut-and-paste Wordle of your preferred Chapter of focus, including key vocabulary in that chapter, plus enough additional vocab terms from within our book to total 25 VOCABULARY TERMS. This printout should be simple, mostly BLACK text on White background so you can print it from the classroom printer. Please ask permission before using the printer. SEE EXAMPLE TO YOUR LEFT
I'm highly confident you could also double-dip (get two things accomplished with one activity) this assignment and convert at least half of your investment into an Event!!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Economics "Event" Opportunity
By watching the video below, you should easily come up with 2 or 3 key vocabulary words within the Economic Reasoning Principles with which you could complete an EVENT. Watch the State of the Union tonight, write a 750 word narrative analysis of what you learned from viewing the address and how you can learn more about certain vocabulary during the semester and turn it in either Thursday or Friday for 1 Event Credit.
The State of The Union Address is on all network channels tonight beginning at 6:00 pm.
The State of The Union Address is on all network channels tonight beginning at 6:00 pm.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Economics - What is an "Event"
Look at "Events" as an individualized study opportunity where you, as the student, take nearly FULL control over your learning for up to 30 percent of your grade. Remember these specific components are necessary in order to complete an "Event".
- It should take you about 120 minutes per event. This includes the initial discovery process, the compilation of your response, and the final construction of your event. An example will be at the bottom of this post.
- Your "event" should be specific to material that is covered in our textbook in order that you are complimenting your learning and can apply what you have learned to possible topics that will be covered in class AND on a possible assessment in the future.
- You must complete 15 individual and DISTINCT events. There should be NO REPEATS. While it would be ideal if you could just replicate a successful event and apply it to a different topic, the whole point is to expand your learning and improve overall success as a LIFE-LONG LEARNER.
- You MAY partner or team up for an event with one or more fellow students, AND the students may belong to ANY of the Economics periods. EACH student should invest the same amount of time completing their event. It is entirely possible that different students would come away from the same experience with a different learning. Again, look at the examples at the bottom of this post.
- An event may be completed in less than 120 minutes. The event MUST be thorough and complete and address at least TWO glossary terms that are linked logically. Using vocabulary from the same chapter, or section within a chapter will help you accomplish this. You could complete a shorter time-length event if you previously invested more than 2 hours on a single event that took more time.
- Use your creativity and imagination and I am confident you can discover numerous possible events. You only need to complete 15 throughout the semester.
- Events are due on the last day of the week and earn up to 2% of your semester grade. If your event is weak or demonstrates a lack of detail I may challenge you to perform additional duties in order to accept the event for full credit. You could possibly earn 1% with the option of completing the additional work that you will negotiate with me.
- Events turned in ONE block day late will be discounted 50 percent to a maximum of 1% credit. Events submitted after this time will not earn credit for that week. It is better to submit some evidence that you were working on an event than to miss the event entirely. Expect me (the government) to challenge you if your work appears suspect. I will not accept any academic work that is disingenuous (cheating). Do not submit work that I can perform a simple google search and locate your source material.
- Take pride in your education and enjoy the opportunities of harvesting new learnings by taking control of your education outside the classroom.
- Chose an area of interest within the Economics book and conduct a google book search. Read about that topic for about 1 hour, then invest the other hour in composing a 750 word document on what your learned and how you could apply this learning to your future. Consider how you would improve career prospects. This example is "Supply and Demand" and you will find it in our textbook.
- This next example comes from a student - Play a game of monopoly outside of classroom. The game could take several hours to complete and may in fact take a few days. Record economic concepts your encounter during the game (monopoly - of course, money exchange, greed, savings, financial literacy, math, etc.) Compose a narrative of your experience and what you learned.
- Produce a Prezi on a chapter, or several key economic terms.
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