week of december 12 - 16, 2011

Econ -  

December 12: Chapter 12, Section 1: Inflation and Deflation Questions 1 - 5, page 322.

December 13: Covering Chapter 12, Section 2: Business Cycles -- pages 323 - 328. Questions 1 - 5, page 328

December 14: Covering Chapter 12, Section 3: Economic Growth -- pages 329 - 335. Questions 1 - 6, page 335

December 15: Thursday is a review day, and an opportunity for students to complete missed assignments.

December 16: Test, Chapter 12.

AP Econ -

This week, we are covering Chapter 14: Interest Rates and Monetary Policy, pages 259 - 279, and Chapter 15: Extending the Analysis of Aggregate Supply, pages 286 - 299

On Wednesday, December 14 at 7:40, there will be a review session in room A5 to help students prepare for the last exam of the semester, which will cover the sections of the book listed above.

Final Exams:

Monday, December 19: Periods 4 and 5
Tuesday, December 20: Period 3
Wednesday, December 21: Period 2

REMINDER: Wednesday, December 14 is a late-start Wednesday.

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week of december 5 - 9, 2011

Econ -  December 5: Vocabulary Review for Chapter 11 Test. Students also were assigned the 10 questions from "Understanding the Main Ideas" pages 308 - 309.

December 6: Test, Chapter 11

December 7: Late Start Wednesday: Student make-up day. Students are given the opportunity to catch up on missing assignments, or take the test if missed yesterday.

December 8: Chapter 9, Section 1: What Determines Wages? Pages 224 - 235. Students will be given a handout in class.

December 9: Chapter 9, Section 2: Labor and Government Regulation Pages 238 - 247. Students will be given a handout in class.



AP Econ - December 5: Covering Chapter 12: Money and Banking, pages 229 - 240

December 6: Covering Chapter 12: Money and Banking, pages 229 - 240

December 7: Covering the following portions of Chapter 13: How Banks Create Money -- page 245, and pages 251 - 254

December 8: Practice Test on the above readings.


December 9: Test, Chapters 12 and 13.



REMINDER: Wednesday, December 7 is a late-start Wednesday.

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december 1 and 2, 2011

Econ -  December 1: Students read Section 4 of Chapter 11. Questions 1 - 5, page307

December 2: Students review Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 11, with in-class Guided Reading Handouts.


AP Econ - December 1: Practice Test on Fiscal Policy.

December 2: Chapter 11 Homework due. Test on Fiscal Policy today.

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november 28, 29, and 30, 2011

Econ -  November 28: Students read Section 2 of Chapter 11. Questions 1 - 6, page 296

November 29: Students read Section 3 of Chapter 11. Questions 1 - 6, page 300

November 30: Late Start Wednesday: Students completed handouts on the two sections listed above.

AP Econ - Students are to read Chapter 11, which deals with Fiscal Policy.

Assignment: Page 225, Terms and Concepts, Questions 2, 3, and 9. Due Friday, December 2.

There will be a practice test on Thursday, December 1. Also, students may bring their books and work together on the assignment in class.

Chapter 11 Test, Friday, December 2.

It is important that all students bring their textbooks with them to class Thursday.

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november 23, 2011

Econ -  Students read Section 1 of Chapter 11, which deals with calculating GDP. There was an in-class outlining assignment that went with the reading

AP Econ - Students were given a take-home test on Chapters 9 and 10. Students who missed school today due to the holiday will receive an alternate exam next week.

Have a great holiday weekend.

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november 22, 2011

Econ -  Students read Section 1 of Chapter 11, which deals with calculating GDP. The assignment is to answer questions 1 - 6, on page 292.

AP Econ - Students are to read Chapter 10, which deals with Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply (pages 188 - 202).

There will be a take-home exam on Chapters 9 and 10 given tomorrow, November 23. The exam is due on Monday, November 28. Students who do not take the exam tomorrow due to absence will be given an alternate exam with a 24-hour window of completion. No exceptions.

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november 17, 18, and 21, 2011

Econ -  November 17: Students read Section 2 of Chapter 8. Handout assignments given in class.

November 18: Students read Section 3 of Chapter 8. Handout assignments given in class.

November 21: Students read Section 4 of Chapter 8. Handout assignments given in class.

AP Econ - Students are to read Chapter 10, which deals with Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply (pages 188 - 202).

Every day over the next three days, students will be assigned portions of the chapter to read in class, and then respond to questions.

It is important that all students bring their textbooks with them to class every day.

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november 14 - 16, 2011

Econ -  November 14: Students read Section 5 of Chapter 10, dealing with how the Fed changes the money supply, and responded to questions 1 - 5, page 283.

November 15: We will have an in-class review activity covering the 5 sections of Chapter 10.

November 16: Chapter 10 Test is today.

AP Econ - Students are to read Chapter 9, which deals with The Aggregate Expenditures Model (pages 167 - 183).

Due Wednesday, November 16, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 184) and answer questions 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 13, pages 184 - 185.

REMINDER: Wednesday, November 16 is a Late-Start Wednesday.

AP STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR TEXTBOOKS WITH THEM TO CLASS ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND MONDAY (NOV. 17, 18, AND 21).

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november 9 - 10

Econ -  November 9: Students read pages 274 - 279, about changing the Money Supply. The assignment was to answer questions 1 - 5, page 279.

November 10: This is cap and gown ordering day. There was a short, in-class handout on Section 3 of Chapter 10 (The Federal Reserve System)

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 9, which deals with The Aggregate Expenditures Model (pages 167 - 183).

Due Wednesday, November 16, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 184) and answer questions 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 13, pages 184 - 185.

Have a great three-day weekend!

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november 8, 2011

Econ -  We covered Chapter 10 Section 3 today, which deals with the Federal Reserve System. The students are to read Section 3 (pages 258 - 273), and answer questions 1 - 6, page 273.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 9, which deals with The Aggregate Expenditures Model (pages 167 - 183).

Due Monday, November 14, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 184) and answer questions 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 13, pages 184 - 185.

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november 7, 2011

Econ -  Students read about M1 -- The Money Supply -- today (pages 263 - 267). The assignment was to answer questions 1 - 5, page 267.

AP Econ -  Test on Chapter 8 today.

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november 4, 2011

Econ -  Outlining activity on Section 1 of Chapter 10 (pages 256 - 262).

AP Econ -  Practice test on Chapter 8 today.

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november 3, 2011

Econ -  We begin Chapter 10 today, which deals with Money and Banking. The students are to read Section 1 (pages 256 - 262), and answer questions 1 - 5, page 262

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 8, which deals with Basic Macroeconomic Relationships (pages 147 - 162).

Due Friday , November 4, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 162) and answer questions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, page 163.

There is a practice test on Friday.

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november 2, 2011

Econ -  The test on Chapter 7 was delayed, and given today.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 8, which deals with Basic Macroeconomic Relationships (pages 147 - 162).

Due Friday , November 4, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 162) and answer questions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, page 163.

There is a practice test on Friday.

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october 31, 2011

Econ -  Students worked on a practice test and Vocabulary Review for Chapter 7 today.

The test on Chapter 7 will be tomorrow, November 1.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 8, which deals with Basic Macroeconomic Relationships (pages 147 - 162).

Due Thursday, November 3, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 162) and answer questions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, page 163.

There is a practice test on Thursday.


Reminder: Wednesday, November 2, is a Late-Start Wednesday.

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october 26, 27, and 28, 2011

Econ -  October 26: Students read 172 - 175, and responded to questions 1 - 5, page 175.
October 27: Students read section 3 of Chapter 7, which deals with Revenue and its Applications. Students answered questions 1 - 5, page 183, and completed the "Doing the Math" section, questions 1 - 3, page 185.
October 28: Students will complete an in-class review packet on Chapter 7.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 7, which deals with Economic Growth and Instability  (pages 125 - 141).

Due Thursday, October 27, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 141) and answer questions 2, 4, 6, 8, and 11, page 143.

There is a practice test on Thursday.

The Chapter 7 Test will be given on Friday, October 28.

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october 25, 2011

Econ -  Today's assignment was to read pages 158 - 171. Students have a packet of work to complete from this section.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 7, which deals with Economic Growth and Instability  (pages 125 - 141).

Due Thursday, October 27, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 141) and answer questions 2, 4, 6, 8, and 11, page 143.

Friday, there will be a test on Chapter 7.

Reminder: Tomorrow, October 26 is a Late-Start Wednesday.

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october 24, 2011

Econ -  e are beginning Chapter 7. Today's assignment was to read pages 158 - 171. Answer questions 1 - 6, page 171.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 7, which deals with Economic Growth and Instability  (pages 125 - 141).

Due Thursday, October 27, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 141) and answer questions 2, 4, 6, 8, and 11, page 143.

Friday, there will be a test on Chapter 7.

Reminder: Wednesday, October 26 is a Late-Start Wednesday.

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october 18, 2011

Econ -  Students took a practice test for Chapter 6 today. The test for Chapter 6 will be on Wednesday, October 19. We will have a 6-chapter review activity on Thursday, and the 10-week Benchmark Exam will be given on Friday.

The Benchmark Exam is a no-harm test to measure student achievement. Students scoring above 70% will receive additional grade points on their quarter report cards. Students who miss the test for any reason will not be given make-up exams, since the test is not required for the overall grade.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 6, which deals with National Income and Domestic Output (GDP)  (pages 106 - 121).

Due Today, October 18, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 121) and answer questions 3, 11, and 12, pages 122 - 123.

Thursday, there will be a test on Chapter 6.

We begin Chapter 7 on Friday.

Reminder: Wednesday, October 19 is a Late-Start Wednesday.

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october 17, 2011

Econ -  Read pages 140 - 147. Answer questions 1 - 5, page 147.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 6, which deals with National Income and Domestic Output (GDP)  (pages 106 - 121).

For Tuesday, October 18, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 121) and answer questions 3, 11, and 12, pages 122 - 123.

Reminder: Wednesday, October 19 is a Late-Start Wednesday.

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october 13 - 14, 2011

Econ -  Thursday, October 13, Students began Chapter 6, which deals with Supply and Demand coming together to establish market equilibrium.

Thursday: Read pages 130 - 139. Answer Questions 1 - 6, page 139

Friday: Read pages 130 - 139. Complete handout on Price Floors, Price ceilings, Shortages, and Surpluses

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 6, which deals with National Income and Domestic Output (GDP)  (pages 106 - 121).

For Tuesday, October 18, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 121) and answer questions 3, 11, and 12, pages 122 - 123.

Reminder: Wednesday, October 19 is a Late-Start Wednesday.

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october 10 - 12, 2011

Econ -  Students are finishing Chapter 5, Section 2 which deals with Supply Shifts and the Elasticity of Supply. The assignment for October 10 is to read section 2 (pages 117 - 123), and to complete the handout for the section.

Tomorrow there will be an in-class review activity, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Wednesday, October 12.
AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 5, which deals with The United States in the Global Economy (pages 85 - 99).

Today we are covering the Foreign Currency Market. There will be no assignment.

Students will answer one free-response type question in class today.

Tomorrow there will be a practice test, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Wednesday, October 12.

Reminder: Wednesday, October 12 is a Late-Start Wednesday.

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october 7, 2011

Econ -  Students are reading Chapter 5, Section 2 which deals with Supply Shifts and the Elasticity of Supply. The assignment for October 6 is to read section 2 (pages 117 - 123), and to answer questions 1 - 6 on page 123.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 5, which deals with The United States in the Global Economy (pages 85 - 99).

Today we are covering the Foreign Currency Market. There will be no assignment over the weekend.

Have a terrific weekend.

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october 6, 2011

Econ -  Students are beginning Chapter 5, which deals with Supply and the Law of Supply. The assignment for October 6 is to read section 1 (pages 112 - 116). There is a handout for students to complete with the section.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 5, which deals with The United States in the Global Economy (pages 85 - 99).

Today's assignment is to read pages 90 - 92 (This section deals with Comparative Advantage and Gains through Trade). In class, students are to answer to questions 4 and 5 on page 102. These assignments are due tomorrow, October 7.

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october 5, 2011

Fall Break: Monday and Tuesday, October 3 and 4. There will be an assignment posted for October 5 before school resumes (I will be absent October 5).

Econ -  Students are beginning Chapter 5, which deals with Supply and the Law of Supply. The assignment for October 5 is to read section 1 (pages 112 - 116). While reading, students will complete an outlining activity for the section. Afterward, students will answer questions 1 - 6, page 116.

AP Econ -  Students are required to bring their textbooks to class on October 5. We are beginning Chapter 5, which deals with The United States in the Global Economy (pages 85 - 99).

Today's assignment is to read pages 85 - 89 (STOP at Quick Review 5.1). In class, students are to write complete answers to questions 1, 2, and 3 on page 102. These assignments are to be handed in to the substitute.

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september 27 - 30, 2011

Econ -  September 27: We continued looking at the Determinants of Demand. The assignment for Tuesday was a handout on section 2 of Chapter 4.

September 28 is a late-start Wednesday. Class begins at 8:49.

September 28, we will cover the Elasticity of Demand -- Chapter 4, Section 3. Students are to read pages 102 - 107, and answer questions 1 - 7, page 107.

September 29, there will be a review and handout for Section 3 of Chapter 4.

There will be a test on Chapter 4 on Friday, September 30.

AP Econ -  September 28: There are more questions added to the homework for Chapter 4. Students are to answer questions 4, 9, 10, and 15. This is due on Thursday, September 29.

There will be a practice test and review on September 29.

Test on Chapter 4 will be Friday, September 30.

Fall Break: Monday and Tuesday, October 3 and 4. There will be an assignment posted for October 5 before school resumes (I will be absent October 5).

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september 26, 2011

Econ -  Today, we are covering "Shifts" in the Demand Curve. Students are to read pages 95 - 99 and answer questions 1 - 6 on page 99.

AP Econ -  Today we begin Chapter 4: The US Economy, Public and Private Sectors. This is a relatively simple, straightforward analysis of spending patterns and income distribution which we will move through quickly.

Homework: Answer question 2, page 82. This is due tomorrow.

Key Terms will be due on Thursday, September 29.

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september 22, 2011

Econ -  We are beginning Chapter 4, which deals with Individual Markets and the concept of Demand. The assignment today is to read pages 90 - 94, and answer questions 1 - 5, page 94.

AP Econ -  The Chapter 3 test s being taken today. We will begin Chapter 4 tomorrow.

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september 20, 2011

Econ -  Wednesday, September 21 will be another "late start Wednesday."

Class begins at 8:49 that day. There will be a test on Chapter 3 on Wednesday.

AP Econ -  The Chapter 3 test has been postponed until Thursday, September 22.

Students will be continuing to review demand, supply, equilibrium, changes in quantity, determinants of demand and supply, and the effects of price controls today and tomorrow.

september 16 - 19, 2011

Econ -  On Friday, we read section 5 of Chapter 3 which deals with the role of government in a free enterprise system (pages 75 - 81). Students completed questions 1 - 5 on page 81.

Monday, we will review over sections 4 and 5 of Chapter 3 and the students will be assigned guided reading worksheets for those sections.

On Tuesday, there will be an in-class review of Chapter 3.

Wednesday, September 21 will be another "late start Wednesday." Class begins at 8:49 that day. There will be a test on Chapter 3 on Wednesday.

AP Econ - elow are all the assignments for Chapter 3. There will be a practice test given in class on Monday, September 19.

The Chapter 3 test will be given on Tuesday, September 20.

• Page 63, questions 1, 2, and 3 -- Due Wednesday, September 14
• Read Chapter 3 (pages 45 - 61) by Friday, September 16
• Key Terms and Concepts on page 62. This is due Friday, September 16
• Page 63, questions 5 and 6 -- Due Thursday, September 15
• Page 63, questions 8, 9, and 14 -- Due Monday, September 19
  

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september 15, 2011

Econ -  Read Chapter 3, Section 3: The Ethics of the Free Enterprise System (pages 66 - 70). There is an Outlining Activity and Handouts that are assigned for this section.

AP Econ - We are now into individual and aggregate markets: Demand and Supply (Chapter 3). Today, students received handouts to complete as practice in class, dealing with The Law of Demand, Individual and Market Demand Schedules and Curves, Changes in Demand, and Changes in Quantity Demanded.

This assignment is only for students to self-check their understanding and complete on their own. It will not be collected as a graded assignment. Students who are having difficulty understanding these concepts are encouraged to come in for lunchtime study sessions. This is an Advance Placement Course, and the pace will be challenging as we continue to move forward into more and more complex concepts.

• Page 63, questions 1, 2, and 3 -- Due Wednesday, September 14
• Read Chapter 3 (pages 45 - 61) by Friday, September 16
• Key Terms and Concepts on page 62. This is due Friday, September 16
• Page 63, questions 5 and 6 -- Due Thursday, September 15
• Page 63, questions 8, 9, and 14 -- Due Monday, September 19
  

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september 14, 2011

Econ -  Read Chapter 3, Section 2: Profit and Loss in the Free Enterprise System. Read pages 62 - 65 and answer questions 1 - 5, page 65.

AP Econ - We are now into individual and aggregate markets: Demand and Supply (Chapter 3). Today, students received handouts to complete as practice in class, dealing with The Law of Demand, Individual and Market Demand Schedules and Curves, Changes in Demand, and Changes in Quantity Demanded.

This assignment is only for students to self-check their understanding and complete on their own. It will not be collected as a graded assignment. Students who are having difficulty understanding these concepts are encouraged to come in for lunchtime study sessions. This is an Advance Placement Course, and the pace will be challenging as we continue to move forward into more and more complex concepts.

• Page 63, questions 1, 2, and 3 -- Due Wednesday, September 14
• Read Chapter 3 (pages 45 - 61) by Friday, September 16
• Key Terms and Concepts on page 62. This is due Friday, September 16
• Page 63, questions 5 and 6 -- Due Thursday, September 15

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september 13, 2011

Econ -  Still working in Chapter 3: The Characteristics of the Free Enterprise System. Read pages 56 - 61 and complete handout on the circular flow and characteristics (handouts available in class).

AP Econ - We are now into individual and aggregate markets: Demand and Supply (Chapter 3). The assignment is to Read Chapter 3 (pages 45 - 61) by Friday, September 16. Students must define all Key Terms and Concepts on page 62. This is due Friday, September 16. In addition, the following questions:

• Page 63, questions 1, 2, and 3 -- Due Wednesday, September 14

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september 12, 2011

Econ -  Begin Chapter 3: The Characteristics of the Free Enterprise System. Read pages 56 - 61 and answer questions 1 - 7, page 61.

AP Econ - We are now into individual and aggregate markets: Demand and Supply (Chapter 3). The assignment is to Read Chapter 3 (pages 45 - 61) by Friday, September 16. Students must define all Key Terms and Concepts on page 62. This is due Friday, September 16. In addition, the following questions:

• Page 63, questions 1, 2, and 3 -- Due Wednesday, September 14

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september 8, 2011

Tonight is Canyon's "Back to School Night." I will be in the classroom at 6:45 p.m.

Econ -  Today, we completed a short in-class review to prepare for tomorrow's test on Chapter 2.

AP Econ - There was an in-class practice test today. Tomorrow, there will be an exam on Chapter 2.

There will be no updated post for Friday, September 9, since it is a test day.

Have a great weekend.

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september 7, 2011

Econ - Read Section 2 of Chapter 2 (pages 41 - 51). Today, the students completed a handout on the factors, rationale, and arguments against globalization. Tomorrow, there will be a short in-class review to prepare for Friday's test on Chapter 2.

AP Econ - The Chapter 2 assignment is due today. A test on Chapter 2 will be taken on Friday. Tomorrow, there will be a short, in-class practice test.

Students are reminded that Thursday, September 8, is Canyon's "Back to School Night." Also, Thursday will be a minimum day.

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september 6, 2011

Econ - Read Section 2 of Chapter 2 (pages 41 - 51). Answer questions 1 - 6, page 51. There will be a test on Chapter 2 later this week (either Thursday or Friday).

AP Econ - Today we returned the tests for Chapter 1. The Chapter 2 assignment is due tomorrow. A test on Chapter 2 will be later this week. The date has not been determined yet.

Students are reminded that Thursday, September 8, is Canyon's "Back to School Night." Also, Thursday will be a minimum day.

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september 2, 2011

Econ - Handout on Economic Systems, Karl Marx, and Adam Smith (Chapter 2 Section 1).

AP Econ - We are beginning Chapter 2, which covers The Market System and Circular Flow. This is a short chapter. The assignment is to read the chapter (pages 29 - 41) and complete the Terms and Concepts, page 42. Also, answer questions 8, 9, 10, and 11, pages 42 - 43. Due Wednesday, September 7.
Have a great Labor Day Weekend.

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thursday, september 1

Econ - There was no assignment on Wednesday, August 31 due to the short day. We are beginning Chapter 2. Today, we are covering the topic of Economic Systems. The assignment is to read Section 1 of Chapter 2 and to answer questions 1 - 6 on page 40.

AP Econ - We are beginning Chapter 2, which covers The Market System and Circular Flow. This is a short chapter. The assignment is to read the chapter (pages 29 - 41) and complete the Terms and Concepts, page 42. Also, answer questions 8, 9, 10, and 11, pages 42 - 43.

The assignment is due Wednesday, September 7.

Students should be advised that I am available for lunchtime help on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as by arrangement.

tuesday, august 30

Today, all classes took tests on their respective Chapter 1 material. It is the responsibility of absent students to arrange for times to make up any missed exams.

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monday, august 29

Econ - Today we had an in-class review of key terms and concepts from Chapter 1. There was a crossword puzzle, but this is NOT an assignment to be handed in. The test on Chapter 1 is tomorrow, August 30. Students may use notes on the test. Please bring a #2 pencil.

AP Econ - We had a practice test (ungraded) on Monday, and the exam for Chapter 1 will be Tuesday, August 30. We begin Chapter 2 on Wednesday.

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thursday and friday, august 25 - 26

Econ - Thursday's assignment for homework was from Chapter 1, Section 2. Page 21 Questions 1 - 6. Friday, we covered Section 3 of Chapter 1, which deals with Resource Categories. There is a short handout to accompany this section and students will also be assigned Questions 1 - 5, page 27.

AP Econ - We have finished covering Chapter 1. Please note the assignment which is due on Monday, August 29. We will have a practice test (ungraded) on Monday, and the exam for Chapter 1 will be Tuesday, August 30. We begin Chapter 2 on Wednesday.

wednesday, august 24

Econ - We covered Section 2 of Chapter 1 today. There was no homework today.

 AP Econ - We are covering Chapter 1. Books are now available in the textbook center. Please pick up your textbook as soon as possible. Definitions of Key Terms and Concepts are due on Monday, August 29. In addition, answer questions 7, 10, 11, 13, and 14 on pages 19 - 20.

tuesday, august 23

Econ - We finished Section 1 of Chapter 1 on Scarcity and the PPF. There was a handout today involving graphing PPF curves and answering questions. This is due tomorrow, and students who were absent may pick up additional copies of the assignment in the classroom.

 AP Econ - We are covering Chapter 1. Books are now available in the textbook center. Please pick up your textbook as soon as possible. Definitions of Key Terms and Concepts are due on Monday, August 29. There will also be additional questions from the chapter assigned tomorrow.

PARENTS - Senior year can be particularly stressful for your kids. The classes and time requirements may be a bit easier for them, but the pressure of getting their SATs, College Applications, Scholarship Applications, etc. in on time can be pretty tough because kids won't be monitored or paced by their peers and teachers. Please, if you have any questions or concerns, contact me or have your son or daughter come and see me. I just got my own son out of here and into UC Berkeley, so I know a few things about what kids need to do.

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friday, august 19 and monday, august 22

All Econ and AP Econ students: Please remember to bring your books with you on Monday, August 22. AP Students without books will receive photocopied reading passages and questions for the assignment that will be completed in class. Topics covered today (Friday, August 19):

ECON Period 1:

Wants, Utility, Scarcity, Opportunity Costs, Production Possibilities Frontier

AP ECON Periods 2, 3, 4, and 5:

(Same as above) also, some discussion of marginalism/marginal benefit and cost, The Economic Perspective

Any questions? Post on comments below...

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ASSIGNMENTS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 22:

ECON Period 1:

Students are to read Chapter 1 (pages 6 – 12), and, on page 12, answer questions 1 – 6.

AP ECON Periods 2, 3, 4, and 5:
Students are to read pages 4 – 7 (end at “Individuals’ Economizing Problem”) and answer questions 1 – 6 on page 19.

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welcome to school -- august 18, 2011

On this blog, you will find daily updates for what was covered in class, what assignments were given, and updates about important upcoming events (tests, special schedules, etc.).

Be certain you are looking at postings for the correct class. AP Econ is entirely different than Econ.

Sometime during the semester, you will be given an assignment that will require posting a comment onto this blog. Comments are moderated. If you do not have your correct name as an identifier (you may use initials for your first or last name, but NOT for both), the comment will not be published and you will not receive credit.

Feel free to comment or ask a question at any time, and students are encouraged to help one another out and answer questions amongst themselves in the forum of this blog.

On the first day of class, you were given an "Admission Ticket." I will explain more about these in the future, but they are a component of your grade.

Be sure to check back here every day you have questions, and especially on days when you miss attending class.

If I ever have a substitute, you will be made aware of that here on this blog as well.

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