UNIT: Economic Systems (Starting Feb.23-April 2,2015)

This is our unit plan.  Below the unit plan is a brief outline of what we do in class each day.  IF YOU ARE ABSENT be sure to check BOTH!!

UNIT: Economic Systems
	For links to the assignments/readings/notes below, SELECT HERE!!!!
Learning Targets for the Unit: I CAN…identify the three key economic questions that all societies must answer and analyze the socital values that determine how a country answers the three economic questions. I CAN...describe the characteristics of a traditional economy, free market economy, centrally planned economy & a mixed economy and identify its advantages and disadvantages. I CAN...distinguish between socialism and communism. I CAN...compare mixed economies of various nations. I CAN...interpret a circular flow model of both a free market economy AND a mixed economy. I CAN...describe the role of free enterprise in the U.S. economy. Essential Question(s) for the Unit: How do we decide who gets what goods and services in society? How should these goods and services be produced? Who should get to consume each good and service? What is the best economic system for meeting the needs of humans?
COLOR KEY:   DOCUMENT/WEBSITE LINK    SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT    TURNED IN/POINTS TAKEN    DUE DATE
Date	Assignment/Activity	Description/Directions (select above for unit folder with assignments)	Due Date
2/23 - 2/25	TEXTBOOK READING  ASSIGNMENT	1. Read Chapter 2 and complete the following work for each section  Section 1 -complete graphic organizer on first page of the section  -complete #3-8 for the section assessment Section 2 -complete graphic organizer on first page of the section  -complete #3-9 for the section assessment Section 3 -complete graphic organizer on first page of the section  -complete #3-9 for the section assessment Section 4 -complete graphic organizer on first page of the section  -complete #3-8 for the section assessment	Sect. 1 2/24 Sect. 2-4 2/26
2/24	LECTURE/DISCUSSION  OF CHAPTER READING & ASSIGNMENTS	1. Go over Section 1 assignment as a class (2/24) 2. Go over Sections 2-4 in small groups (3/5) 3. Large group review Sect.2-3 (3/6) 4. Formative Quiz on Chap. 1-4 (2/26)
2/25	Review Video	Crash Course Review: Capitalism versus Socialism (select here for link to watch video)	---
3/2	Economic Systems - Different Viewpoints	1. The downside to gov't regulation - select here for link to video clip 2. Article from the white house - select here for link - about why good trade deals matter to small businesses
3/5	Small group corrections & discussion	1. In small group, correct & discuss Ch.2 Sect.2-4 section assessments (with Mrs.K's answer key) 2. As a group go over, make corrections & discuss Chapter 2 pre-test)
3/16-3/17	Public vs Private wkst	1. PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE Economic Systems - Jersey City Water Department (do pre-watching question, watch short clip, do post-watching questions on the wkst) 2. Complete the back of the worksheet - answer together in class & go over chart answers
3/18	Resource Allocation Simulation (Price Gouging)	1. Read over two articles and answer questions at the end of each 2. Discuss answers 3. Notes - different ways to allocate resources: 3. Discuss organ donation (pay for organs) to show the method of "market allocation" - discuss the pros & cons -Select here for link for the video clip on organ donation 4. Simulation on price gouging (3/18 & 3/23) 5. See notes above 6. Complete worksheet questions & go over as a class
3/20-3/26	TEST	1. Test Review wkst packet 2. Vocabulary Review 3. Go over review 4. TEST - Multiple Choice & Short Answer on 3/25 & Vocab on 2/26 -Vocabulary - NO notes/assignments -M.C. & Short Answer - YES notes/assignments (no book)	DUE: 3/23
3/26-3/27	ANIMAL FARM	1. Communist Heros?? video clip - select here for clip 2. Intro to Animal Farm    -background on the Russian Revolution        *select here for clip       *Prezi overview of the Russian Revolution -background on the book Animal Farm by Orwell and then the movie made in England, paid for by the American CIA -Answer first four questions on the worksheet - discuss 3. Watch Animal Farm movie 4. Discuss all analogies in the movie - assignment 5. Differences between the book & movie & WHY

Daily Activities

Most activities/assignments listed here are explained & detailed in the chart above.

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FEBRUARY 23 - 27 2015

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Monday (Feb.23)

1. Finish "Entrepreneurs" Research (due Tues)
2. Read and work on Chapter 2 Section 1 Assignment (Due Tues)

Tuesday (Feb.24)

1. Go over Section 1 Reading Assignment together as a class
2. Work time on Sections 2-3 Reading Assignment

Wednesday (Feb.25) 

1. Work time on Sections 2-4 Reading Assignment (ALL due Thurs)

Thursday (Feb.26) 

1. Completion Check on Chapter 2 Reading Assignment
2. Crash Course Video: Capitalism versus Socialism
3. Formative Quiz - Chapter 2 Sections 1-4

Friday (Feb.27)

1. Unit 1 - Go over test and review areas of struggle

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MARCH 2 - 6, 2015

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Monday (March 2)

1. Test Corrections from Unit 1 Test
2. Watch "Downside to Gov't Regulation" clip

Tuesday (March 3)

1. No Class - ACT day

Wednesday (March 4) 

1. Shortened hour due to ACT testing - watched video on different perspectives on genetically modified food 

Thursday (March 5) 

1. Small group work on correcting Section Assessments & pre-test

Friday (March 6)

1. Large group discussion on Chapter 2 Sections 2 & 3 - add to your notes

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MARCH 16 - 20, 2015

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Monday (March 16)

1. Review & add to notes for sections 1-3
2. Public versus Private - Previewing, quick clip & postviewing questions on wkst

Tuesday (March 17)

1. Go over & discuss questions and chart from the Public versus Private wkst

Wednesday (March 18) 

1. Read over two articles & answer questions
2. Discussion/slides on scarcity & resource allocation (notes in chart above)

Thursday (March 19) 

1. Resource Allocation Simulation

Friday (March 20)

1. Test Review wkst Due: Monday

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MARCH 23 - 27, 2015

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Monday (March 23)

1. Finish & review simulation
2. Use answers to self-correct your review sheet for tomorrow
3. Review vocabulary on vocab list for tomorrow & test on Wednesday

Tuesday (March 24)

1. Go over test review for test

Wednesday (March 25) 

1. Multiple Choice & Matching Test

Thursday (March 26) 

1. Vocabulary Test
2. Intro to "Animal Farm" - Communist "Hero's"? clip

Friday (March 27)

1. Introduction to Animal Farm - wkst #1-4, clip on Russian Revolution, background on the book and the movie

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MARCH 30 - April 3 2015

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Monday (March 30)

1. Watch Animal Farm

Tuesday (March 31)

NO SCHOOL @ HS TODAY - Solo Ensemble

Wednesday (April 1) 

1. Finish Animal Farm
2. In small groups work on worksheet

Thursday (April 2) 

1. Go over worksheet & discuss movie
2. Discuss differences between the book and the movie & why
3. Look over tests

Friday (April 3)

NO SCHOOL