Economics Homework Due Monday April 30

Read Chapter 14, Section 3 on Inflation, Pages 389-393

Access the Online Textbook and print pages 143 and 144 of the Study guide.

These pages match the section in our book you will read.

Conplete the Study Guide pages for Chapter 14, Section 3 in addition to

the technology skill "Using the Internet" on Page 393 that asks you to locate

population increases in California from 1960 to present.

Students that also become informed on what the difference in inflation rates are

for years ending 1980, 1990, 2000, and 2010 will earn 3 Extra Credit Points.

Students that investigate minimum wage rates for these same years, AND adjust them for inflation will earn an additional 6 Extra Credit Points.

Your completed Study Guide, Pages 143 and 144, PLUS the

Internet Activity on Page 393 are due first-thing Monday morning.

Sociology Homework Due Friday 4/27

Read Chapter 13 pages 339 to end of Chapter

The American Political System

Answer only question #4 on Page 345 (Two Paragraphs) AND complete some Internet research on the upsoming 2012 elections in November.

Specifically, search for 2012 Proposed Initiatives (Ballot Initiatives) with an Economics related focus.

For Instance, I searched for initiatives and found one called  California "Sustainable California State Bank" Initiative (#11-0051)

You need to find an initiative and record the title, indicate what the number is (#11-0051) as shown above, and provide a very short summary of the initiative. In this case, the proposed initiative is to create a new State Bank, initially with $200 Million from the State General Fund, and Impose a 15% minimum tax on oil and gas extracted in California, and use the funds generated by that tax to provide capital to the state-run bank.

This homework is due at the beginning of class on Friday.

Unit 3 Test is NOW PAST DUE!!

Click here for the Unit 3 test that was due by midnight, April 15th. You will receive 50% credit for your score, but you must complete your attempts by midnight, Sunday, April 22

Some students still need to complete the Chapter 4 Demand quiz. Click the link.

Economics Mutual Fund Homework Due

Thursday, April 12

Mutual Fund Homework Due at beginning of Period!

You are to read the handout and research TWO (2) distinct and different Mutual Funds

for investment by your table. You will need to tell me the 5 letter mutual fund, and if you

have time also tell me what the NAV (Net Asset Value) is of your mutual fund.

As an example, I found the following Mutual Fund for investing in mostly Gold as a precious metal.

The Fidelity Select Gold Fund symbol is FSAGX and the NAV is $38.68.

In this case, I would purchase 130 units for about $5000.

Your information should be turned in on the back side of the Mutual Fund handout passed out on Tuesday, April 10th.

Extra Credit opportunity for any student who researches the historical price of

one ounce of GOLD purchased on the date of your birth AND also computes the current price

in 2012 ACTUAL DOLLARS ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION!!

You will have to locate both the historical price for GOLD,

and find an inflation calculator in order to earn this extra credit.

Economics Homework due after Spring Break

There is homework due for ALL

Economics Students on Monday, April 9

Yes, the short week of March 26-29 is over and a number of Spring activities were simultaneously competing for your time. I hope you enjoyed the Senior Breakfast as well as Sprolic and the other Arts Festival, music, dramatic plays and other productions, BUT - I also have a reasonable expectation that you will finish the reading of Chapter 8, Sections 3 and 4 and complete a graphic organizer of these sections, along with the vocabulary, AND complete the following section review at the end of the Chapter.

Due Monday Morning, April 9th

will be ALL of the odd numbers 1 - 13 of Reviewing the Facts

on Page 220 as well as the two Thinking Critically questions.



Sociology Homework Due Friday 3/16

This assignment is due at the beginning of class on Friday morning. The substitute will collect it as he/she is taking roll.

Read Chapter 6, Section 3 and answer the Section 3 Review #'s 3 and 4 only

PLUS either #1 or #2 in Writing About Sociology on Page 146

Be nice to the substitute on Friday!

Economics Khanacademy Homework Due Thursday March 15th

There are two parts to the homework due this Thursday, March 15th.

1. Go to khanacademy.org and search for an Economics themed video lesson. Watch the 7 to 10 minute lesson and write 1 paragraph as a blog comment about what you learned and how you will be able to recall that lesson. Indicate the subject of the video you chose.
2. Read Chapter 7 Section 2 and complete Assessment numbers 6, 7, and 8 on Page 176.

Take your time and watch the entire video, please.

Reading Google Books or on Amazon.com

The Current Event for Week 8 is to locate an "Economics" themed book, or section within a book discussing a specific area of economics you would like to learn more about; to read and write about it.

Using either google books or Amazon books, locate a book and find a passage of 5 to 10 pages in length to read. After you complete the reading, write a 600 word minimum summary of what you read and include a short narrative using 2 ERP's to demonstrate your understanding of the material in economics terms.

Your completed assignment can be placed in a Dropbox that you have linked to my account (teacherhaywood@gmail.com), or sent to my email, printed, or brought to class on a flashdrive. BUT, it must be completed before Thursday when class begins.

In addition, Periods 1 and 5 should have completed the worksheet for Activity 3, the Supply and Demand Schedule before the beginning of class. Period 3 students who complete BOTH the Current Event AND the worksheet will earn double credit!

Below is what happened when I searched the Google Books site for a book on equilibrium

Dull and even boring perhaps, but I found this after just a few seconds of searching. Just remember to include 2 ERP's in your narrative summary about what you have read.

This is what happened when I searched for "sovereign debt crisis" on Amazon.com. Be sure to look for a book that shows the "Look Inside" arrow and you can read at least 5 to 10 pages of the book.

Amnesty Weekend for Economics and Sociology Students

President's Day Amnesty Weekend

This weekend, students in Economics and Sociology that are behind in certain assignments may complete the work and submit it at the beginning of the Period on Tuesday for Economics and Wednesday for Sociology. Work submitted will be awarded up to 50% credit and allow the student to earn extra credit on future assignments.

Beginning next week, only students who have completed ALL regular class assignments will be eligible to earn Extra Credit. You must get caught-up on your missing work if you intend to earn a passing grade by undertaking multiple Extra Credit assignments.

Economics Chapter 4 Quiz - Demand

All Economics students must also take the online quiz by clicking here. This 25 question quiz has one question that is a narrative and is worth 2 points so until I review your answers the maximum score you can obtain in 23 points. You only need to answer this question a single time so if you re-take the quiz, simply insert "already answered" when this question shows up in subsequent attempts.

Here is the question:

Considering the Classroom Economy simulation we have just begun, provide two or three examples of possible classroom "jobs" you could perform in addition to your regular classwork.

Think about what contributions to our class you could make at the beginning, during, and at the conclusion of each class period. There are jobs that I need help with each period.

Also, consider what actual jobs exist outside our classroom that we can simulate in the Classroom Economy where property is traded, along with balancing your checkbooks.

Finally, you should begin planning for ACTUAL potential careers and jobs SOON! 

Economics HW Due Tuesday, Feb 14

Happy Valentine's Day

I was such a sweetheart, I made the time (opportunity cost) to update the blog and remind you what the homework is for tomorrow because it is not only pretty easy, but includes a 9 point Extra Credit opportunity for students who are motivated. First the homework part,

Locate the BEST rate of return in interest for a one year savings of $500. Perform an Internet search for savings or checking and interest rate, perhaps a certificate-of-deposit, and write down, or copy the URL as a blog comment. Just record the location of the institution (Bank or Credit Union, etc.) and what the rate of interest is for a one year deposit.

Also, Read Chapter 4, Section 3 and answer question #7 only on Page 107

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The Extra Credit is to read about Amazon.com on pages 104-105 and refresh the data in this analysis because it is more than 5 years old. What have the sales numbers been like for Amazon.com in 2005, 2008, and 2011? Tell me more about the company by looking at the financial information on finance.google.com - like the price per share, how many shares are outstanding, what is the Market Cap., etc. Why should I consider investing in this company, and most importantly, argue why you should consider focusing on this company for a possible job in the near future.

The homework and extra credit are due at the beginning of the period.

Economics Homework Due Tuesday 2/7

Read Chapter 4, Section 1 and complete #'s 3, 5 and 6 on Page 93

Edline Grades for Econ Students Only

This Saturday Morning I uploaded the edline.net student grades for Economics ONLY. There will be some upgrading of student grades for Sociology and Digital Imaging later this weekend, but as most students in these periods are passing with good grades I must focus on the 12th grade class where ALL students must pass. Please check tomorrow, Sunday for updated grades as I will also be enjoying our student performance at the Academic Decathlon later today.

The Current Event for this week is to locate an economics themed "podcast".

Perform an Internet search and locate an audio or video podcast, watch oe listen to a minimum of 10 minutes of the podcast and write a short narrative of 300 to 500 words. Students who compose a review of their podcast and include how one of the Nine Principle of Economic Reasoning applies to their subject MAY earn up to 5 additonal points.

The image below is from my Itunes after I searched for Economics and chose podcasts

or, click on the image below for a link to Podcast Alley

 

Your typed paper is due Monday at the beginning of class unless you have saved your work in a dropbox. Search this blog for "dropbox", locate the page with instructions to create your own account, and invite me to a new file folder called "yourlastname_period number" like,

haywood_period 5

Students desirous of earning up to 9 points (enough to replace one missing assignment) may do that by finding the easter egg and completing a score of 20 or more on the Unit 1 study guide quiz on Quia.

Enjoy your weekend!!!

Economics Test on Unit 1 - Thursday, Feb. 2

Chapters 1, 2, and 3

You may prepare a Study Guide which can be used during the test. Your study guide should include:

The vocabulary

A review of charts, diagrams, illustrations, and images throughout these chapters

There will be a SHORT review of Chapter 3 prior to beginning the test.

The following areas will be covered in the 10 questions for Chapter 3:

Understand what "dividends" and "credit unions" are,

On Page 82, Chapter 3 Assessment "Reviewing the Facts" know #'s 4 and 11

Read and understand the Figure 3.2 on Page 63

Study the Business Organizations image of Page 65 and be prepared to know about "Preferred Stock"

Understand Business Regulation on Page 66

Review the Business Combinations Figure 3.5 on Page 71

Know about Labor, Professional, and Business Organizations on Pages 76-77

What are some differences between the Direct role of Government and the Indirect Role on Page 78

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Economics Students - Current Event due Monday, January 30

This week's Current Event (C.E.) homework is to locate an Economics Themed Blog. Try searching for a blog containing a unique name for some aspect of economics you would like to learn more about. Once you locate the hyperlink to a blog, copy-and-paste the link into the www.tinyurl.com website. The example below shows what happens to the long hyperlink when it comes out of tinyurl. It is that shorter URL that you should post as a blog comment. Try to post that comment in your class period page because it is easier for me to find your name to give you the credit for this assignment.

I searched for "Economics Blog Free Market" and received this result - http://blogs.lawrence.edu/economics/tag/free-market-monday

then, I put it through the tinyurl,com website and this is the shorter re-direct

http://tinyurl.com/7jqw6fb

You can also custom name your tinyurl like this

http://tinyurl.com/freemarketblog

Remember, your illustrated File Folder is due on Tuesday, January 31!

Economics Homework Due

Click here for Budget Hero

The Illustrated Book Cover and Filefolder assignment can be found by clicking here. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW DUE ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 ALONG WITH CHAPTER 2 WORK including; Profiles in Economics on Page 52 (2 questions), plus the chapter assessment on Page 54 - Reviewing the Facts numbers 2, 4, 6, and 8, and Thinking Critically number 3

The short list of CA Content Standard for Economics is found here.

You may find the Wordle.net website here.

Finally, your Current Event for this week is to locate a song (popular music to archane to music that

may include explicit lyrics) that contains one of your chapter vocabulary words. This may be difficult for some students depending on your particular chapter. Use search engines and include "economics", or "economics songs" in your search title.

Post your song as a blog comment and include your name as the author of the comment.

The Illustrated File Folder is now due on Tuesday, January 31.

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Economics Semester Begins

Homework for Periods 1, 3, and 5 is to complete Section 1 Assessment of Chapter 1, #'s 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7 on Page 10

Additionally, each week you are required to "invest" a minimum of 10 minutes separate from our reading and other out-of-classwork, acquiring knowledge of a current event with an economics theme.

There are practically limitless themes, as you will soon learn, where Economics is the subject. For this week, you could earn credit for this portion of the assignment by simply recording a BLOG comment about something you have already learned, or discovered. Indicate the source of your discovery and how you might incorporate what you've learned in your comment.
As you have already learned the basic fundamental problem Economics hopes to resolve is SCARCITY, there will only be chairs for students who complete the homework and exchange it for a chair AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD.

STUDENTS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THEIR HOMEWORK MAY NOT RECEIVE A CHAIR.

American Government Final STUDY GUIDE

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.

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 :)

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

http://joiningforces.uso.org/

The website below is affiliated with the Veteran's Wall in Washington D.C.

http://www.buildthecenter.org/join-the-campaign/pafwan.html

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. 

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?