Final Blog Posting

"Your past is important because it brought you to where you are,
but as important as you past is, it is not nearly as important as the wasy you see your future."
      Dr. Tony Campolo


As you look back on four years of high school education, I want you to post what is the one memory from high school that you will remember ten years from now.  Narrow it down to just one memory.

TE on the web

Here are the instructions for using Thinking Economics on the web

go to  URL: http://moodle.thinkingeconomics.com/

USER: firstinitiallastname

(for example, josborne)

PW: Password1.

(include the period at the end)
Password is case sensative

• Scorll down to the course with Mr. Ellis llisted as instructure.  Near the bottom
• Click on the the Thinking Economics Demonstration Course link
• Put in your user name and password
• Click on Curriculum under Topic Outline

Blog Posting #10 - Government Policies

Watch this video on government policies regarding spending and taxing.  Post your comments on what the governemnt should do in terms of taxing and spending.  How do we reduce the deficit?  You play president for the day.


Economicst Rapping Debate

Industry Discussion #6

Take a look at government regulation in your industry.  Find case studies and examples of taxes, government rules, regulation and policies.

Daily Plan 5/9 - 6/3

Monday 5/9 - TE 7.3 - Oligopolies
  LO - SWBAT - identify the characteristics of an Oligopoly
Tuesday - Industry Discussion
  LO - SWBAT - describe a labor issue in an assigned industry.
Wednesday - Market Structure Game
  LO - SWBAT - demonstrate selling strategies in an economy
Thursday - TE 7.4 Monopolies
  LO - SWBAT identify the various types of monopolies
Friday - Ch 7 Review
  LO - SWBAT - list the basic components of Market competition

Monday 5/16 - Test ch 7
  LO - SWBAT - demonstrate competence on Market competition
Tuesday - TE 9.1 - Government role in Economy
  LO - SWBAT - Identify and compare the powers given to Federal, State, and local governments
Wednesday - Industry Discussion
  LO - SWBAT - describe a government involvement situation in a specific industry
Thursday 9.2
  LO - SWBAT - State the characteristics of a public good
Friday - TE 9.3
  LO - SWBAT - list and describe the different types of taxes levied by governments

Monday 5/23 - TE 9.4 Income Tax
  LO - SWBAT - Explain the difference between graduated, flat and regressive taxes
Tuesday - TE 9.5
  LO - SWBAT - Explain the difference between budget deficit and national debt
Wednesday - Review ch 9
  LO - SWBAT - Explain the role of government in the US economy
Thursday - Test Ch 9
  LO - SWBAT - Demonstrate competence on the government role in the US economy
Friday - Technical skill assessment
  LO - SWBAT learn test taking skills

Monday 5/30 - No School
Tuesday - Friday Final presentations
  LO - SWBAT - explain their personal seven year plan

Blog Posting #9 - Monopolies

Has Google grown to big?  Are they considered an information  monopoly?  Watch this video and post your comments on the power of Google.

Google Monopoly video

Econ Discussion #8 - Unions

Unions have great power in our country.  Over the past three years teachers unions have been in the news.  The primary issue is are retirement plans, base salary, class size, and most recently heath care.

The concern in Wisconsin was that the government was trying to eliminate collective bargaining for teachers unions.

Read the following articles and watch the videos and post your opinions on how states should meet funding and still keep workers happy.  Secondly, put yourself in both shoes, teachers and lawmakers, what would you recommend?

Union Issues
Multiple Points of view
Union President Opinion - watch starting at 3:30
Pro less government video
Pro Less Government control