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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Week 1 January 7-11; Mini-Test Friday 1.11

Welcome to economics!  
We will be the first to say that this class moves way too fast, but this is the course we are required to teach at this pace.
Please do not get behind.  
You will regret this week 3.  


Your EOC is March 20th and 21st

20% of grade.
 Gentle Reminders for Econ:
  1. Use your time in class.
  2. You will not need the book in class. You will receive an online access code. 
  3. Read over your economics notes nightly.
  4. Complete your Essential Questions packet completely.  THE EQs SERVE AS YOUR STUDY GUIDE FOR THE UNIT TEST.
 Complete the following in class-Day 1!
1.  Create an account for www.usatestprep.com.  Become a member of Blackmon's class.  Make note of your password and place in your phone and on your syllabus.
2. Sign up for economics reminders: YOU WILL WANT THIS INFO!
Enter this number 81010
Text this message  @econ-gov

 E?s/Vocab Examples Due Jan. 16th

 Project #1 Due Jan. 17th - More Info to come.
UNIT 1 TEST FRIDAY - Friday January 18th. 
RESOURCES THIS WEEK:
Unit 1 Real Talk Review - ONE PAGE REVIEW-I beg you to study this page.
PROJECT INFO: See Econ Projects:  Current Events Link to the left.
WORKSHEETS:
1.  Unit 1 Essential Questions:
2.  Understanding the Circular Flow:

MONDAY 
Complete Transcripts.  While I go through transcripts, complete the following activity
Cost of Living Exercise: Extension - You do not need to complete this outside of class.
COMPLETE 1-7 VOCAB WITH EXAMPLES & E?S 1-3
TUESDAY:  PRE-TEST 2409 Lab

1.  Use quizlet link to complete ALL vocab in class. MINI-TEST #1 FRIDAY Over Vocab 1-31!
COMPLETE 8-16 VOCAB; E?S 4-7
WEDNESDAY:MINI-TEST #1 FRIDAY Over Vocab 1-31!
Continue from Monday  Catch-up - USATestPrep; Quizlet Review 
COMPLETE E?S 7-11 Vocab 17-24
THURSDAY: 
  MINI-TEST #1 TOMORROW Over Vocab 1-31!
EXTENSION:
North Korea:  
Cuba:
USSR:
Let's Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Dz44_o_irM - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

FRIDAY: MINI-TEST #1 Over Vocab 1-31! Project #1 Work and Feedback:  Project Info given and modeled in class.    

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
1. Wed, 1.16: E?s and Vocab Due

2. Wed, 1.16 Mini Test #2

3. January 18th:  UNIT 1 EXAM; 
Project #1 Due Thursday January, 17th