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.