Economics Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Paul Lopez
- Term
- 2019-2020
- Department
- History/Social Science
- Description
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Course Description: In grade twelve, students will master fundamental economic concepts, applying the tools (graphs, statistics, equations) from other subject areas to the understanding of operations and institutions of economic systems. Studied in a historic context are the basic economic principles of micro- and macroeconomics, international economics, comparative economic systems, measurement, and methods.
During the course students will:
- Understand common economic terms and concepts and economic reasoning.
- Analyze the elements of America’s market economy in a global setting.
- Analyze the influence of the federal government on the American economy.
- Analyze the elements of the U.S. labor market in a global setting.
- Analyze the aggregate economic behavior of the U.S. economy.
- Analyze issues of international trade and explain how the U.S. economy affects, and is affected by, economic forces beyond the United States’s borders.
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Final Week 7: 5/25-6/1
Directions: You have 1 task this week.
Patriotism
Compelling Question: Is an act of protest patriotic?
The very foundation of American history was built upon the success of a rebellion in the Revolutionary War. A tradition of patriotism has provided a strong backbone for the nation ever since. For this inquiry, you will consider whether or not America’s democratic institutions are strengthened through occasional opposition to American leadership. From the Vietnam War era, you will have an opportunity to learn about the reasons for and against the anti-war protests and examine the ways in which America’s towns, schools and families were divided over the war. You will grapple with issues related to message versus method: Could one agree with the message of anti-war protesters while disdaining the methods of protest? Could one support President Richard Nixon’s goal to stem the spread of communism while protesting the bombing of Vietnamese and Cambodian villages? You will reflect on your own views on patriotism and evaluate whether a soldier with a rifle and a protester with a bullhorn can be equally patriotic.
Summative Performance Task: You will choose 1
Argument: Is protest patriotic? Construct an argument (e.g., detailed outline or two paragraphs) that addresses the compelling question using specific claims and relevant evidence from historical sources while acknowledging competing views.
Extension: Adapt these arguments by rewriting the lyrics to a popular song to address the compelling question while also referring to specific details and evidence from the featured sources.
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Economics Week 6: 5/18-5/25
Directions: You have 2 tasks this week.
- Read “Issue Overview: What to know about recessions as virus threatens one” and Write a short paragraph that explains the central idea of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response.
- Read “Federal deficits and the national debt” and Write a short paragraph that explains the central idea of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response.
Remember you are a 12th grader so I am looking for a 12 grade response and effort to all work. Make sure you are looking over the rubric before you work on the assignment. Also do not hesitate to ask for help if you have any questions.
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Economics Week 5: 5/11-5/18
Directions: You have 3 tasks this week.
- Essential Question: “What is the proper role of government in the economy?” Read the questions below, and write a short paragraph in response to questions.
- Read “Overview of economic policy” and Write a short paragraph that explains the central idea of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response.
- Understanding Fiscal Policy Project: (See attached)
Remember you are a 12th grader so I am looking for a 12 grade response and effort to all work. Make sure you are looking over the rubric before you work on the assignment. Also do not hesitate to ask for help if you have any questions.
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Week 4 5/4-5/11 Organized Labor
1. Read “A Brief History of American Farm Labor” and Choose two groups of people that were described in the article.
How was it different? Write a response that compares the perspectives of two groups of people using details from the article.
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Week 3 Business and Labor
1. Answer the 2 questions on How can businesses and labor best achieve their goals?
2. Read Trade Networks and the Black Death and Write about an event or phenomenon described in the text. Explain the causes and effects of your chosen topic, using details from the text.
3. Create a Help Wanted flyer and conduct an interview for the job. You will need a partner from home to help you.
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Directions: You have 3 tasks this week.
- Answer the 4 questions on How does competition affect markets? Three of the questions are bulleted and the final question is below the bullets.
- Read “Introduction to perfect competition and monopoly” and write a paragraph that explains the central idea of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response.
- Read “The Government’s role in regulating the economy has grown over time” and Write a paragraphs for each question:
- Explains the central idea of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response.
- What role should the government play a role in taking care of its people.
- In our current situation who should make the decision to end the stay at home orders, the governors or the president?
Remember you are a 12th grader so I am looking for a 12 grade response to all work. Make sure you are looking over the rubric before you work on the assignment. Also do not hesitate to ask for help if you have any questions.
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Hello everyone!
I hope everyone is doing well. Here is a packet that will cover from 3/16 to 4/6. You do not need an book so you can use your online resources to complete the packet. I will be available to via email but if you need to talk to me directly I can call you or we can have a zoom meeting (https://zoom.us/). We will see you all soon.