Lesson on Thursday, November 30, 2017

Aim: How is the Executive Branch of the U.S. designed?   

Bell Ringer: Current Events 

Objectives: 

1. SS.912.C.3.5: Identify the impact of independent regulatory agencies in the federal bureaucracy.  

2. SS.912.C.3.15: Examine how power and responsibility are distributed, shared, and limited by the Constitution.  

3. SS.912.C.4.2: Evaluate the influence of American foreign policy on other nations and the influences of other nations on American policies and society. 

Agenda: 

1. 1. Bell Ringer (10 min)  

2. 2. Foreign and Defense Policy PPT (rest of class)  

3. 3. Students are to complete their notes as teacher explains topics in the PPT.  

NO HOMEWORK!  

Last Economics Post!

PREPARE FOR TOMORROW'S SHORT ANSWER RESPONSE QUESTIONS:

1. Describe the differences between Demand Schedule, Demand Curve, and Market Demand Curve

2. Describe examples of fixed costs.

G: Lesson on Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Aim: What is the Executive (President's) Cabinet?  

Bell Ringer:  Review the Cabinet Table 

Objectives: 

1. 1. SS.912.C.3.4 Analyze the structures, functions, and processes of the executive branch as described in Article II of the Constitution. 

2. 2. SS.912.C.2.14: Evaluate the processes and results of an election at the state or federal level. 

Agenda: 

1. 1. Bell Ringer (10 min) 

  

2. 2. All-Write-Round-Robin (15/20 min) 

1. a. List the individuals who makeup the executive branch.  

2. b. What are the qualifications of Pres. & V.P.? 

3. c. List the order of succession in case the President is unable. 

4. d. How does the electoral college work? 

5. e. Describe at least three departments of the cabinet. What do they do?  

  

3. 3. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxSvi6JCCfk (inside the White House: The Cabinet) 

  

4. Journal 41 – How does Obama describe his cabinet? What do cabinet members say about the Cabinet?  

Home Learning: Complete Journal 41 

G: Lesson on Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Aim: How is the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government designed?

Bell Ringer: Current Events

Objectives:

1. Students will analyze the structures, functions, and processes of the executive branch as described in Article II of the Constitution.

Agenda:

1. Bell Ringer (10 min)
2. Executive Cabinet notes to be completed with the PPT.
3. Executive Cabinet PPT (20 min)
4. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn-BIi38NL0 (add information to your notes)
5. Journal 40 – Which department of the President's cabinet intrigues you the most? Explain. (rest of class)


Home Learning: Complete the Cabinet Table and Journal 40

G: Lesson on Monday, November 27, 2017

Aim: How is the Executive Branch of the U.S. designed?  

Bell Ringer: Portfolio Upgrade 

Objectives:  

1. 1. Students analyze the structures, functions, and processes of the executive branch as described in Article II of the Constitution. 

Agenda: 

1. 1. Bell Ringer (10/15 min)  

2. 2. Read from the Presidential Elections episode on BP: "Way Back When" packet. (10/15 min)  

3. 3. Analyze the reasons for the electoral college and the pros and cons of continuing to use it. (Write pros and cons on the board in a T-Chart) (10 min)  

4. 4. Have students debate their views in a whole group discussion about the electoral college and its efficacy. (10 min)  

5. 5. Journal 39 – Should the United States continue to use the Electoral College? Why or why not? (rest of class) 

Home Learning: Complete Journal 39.  

E: Lesson on Monday and Tuesday, November 27 and 28, 2017

On Monday and Tuesday we will present our Market Structures Research Projects.

Do not forget the following guidelines:

1. Your Powerpoint must have a white background so that it doesn't waste my ink when printed.
2. Refrain from reading the Powerpoint verbatim.
3. Submit your rubric with your printed Powerpoint.

Home Learning:

Study for Wednesday's Final exam using all of the unit tests that we have had.

G: Lesson on Tuesday, November 27, 2017

Today time was given (the entire period) to complete the Executive Branch Project. Please make sure that is submitted BEFORE you leave on break, no exceptions.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

E: Lesson on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Today time was given (the entire period) to work on your Market Structure Research Project. Remember that 1-3 on the project information sheet are due BEFORE the Thanksgiving Break, no exceptions.

On Monday, November 27, be prepared to present your project. Have your Powerpoint presentation in a flash drive or attached as a file in an email forwarded to: ooliveros@matereast.com.

Textbooks are due by Monday, November 27, 2017. <--for a grade!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

G: Lesson on Monday, November 20, 2017

Aim: How is the Executive Branch of the U.S. designed?

Bell Ringer: Current Events

Objectives:

1. Students will analyze the structures, functions, and processes of the executive branch as described in Article II of the Constitution.

Agenda:

1. Create a chart identifying and explaining the roles and responsibilities of the President and Vice President of the United States.

2. Create a political cartoon illustrating the president’s handling of a public policy issue.

3. Analyze the reasons for the electoral college and the pros and cons of continuing to use it. Have students debate their views in a whole group discussion. DUE: MONDAY, 11/20/2017

4. Video: America 101: What is the role of the Vice President? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCsj8YVJxBY (5 min)

5. Video: "Intro to public policy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dAflRiw88E&list=PL1z8ydL40aJtxAzNlDswg5WSmxpZGdU7d (13 min)

Home Learning: Complete project

E: Lesson on Monday, November 20, 2017

Aim: Why do businesses in different industries experience varying degrees of competition in a market economy and what is the impact of that competition on consumers, society and the government?  

1. Bell Ringer:  Journal 41 – To what extend do you think government should be involved in the free enterprise economy? Defend your answer. 
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Objectives: 

2. 1. SS.912.E.1.6: Compare the basic characteristics of the four market structures (monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition, pure competition). 

Agenda: 

1. 1. Bell Ringer (10 min) 

2. 2. Market Structures Quiz (10 min) 

3. 3. Students are to continue working on their "Market Structure Project"  

4. 4. Grade journals 31-40 

Home Learning:  

1. Continue working on the Market Structures Project 

2. Bring your Economics Text Book to class.