Thursday, April 23, 2020

Unit 1 Everyday Economics - Chapter 5 - Auto Loan Tips and Buying a Car

Standard: 6.1.12.B Evaluate the economic reasoning behind a choice.    Evaluate effective allocation of resources for the production of goods and services.

EQ:  What are key concepts of purchasing or leasing a vehicle and what are risks and trade offs of owning vs leasing?










Grading: 
15 points - paragraph answering essential question
 5 points - listing a relevant website
15 points - reacting to two fellow students work
= 35 points

Due Date:  Thursday, April 30th at 11:59pm

Goal:  Understand key concepts of of owning and leasing a car and understanding the risks and benefits of such a decision.


Task: After studying the website, 

  1. write a paragraph or more answering the essential question of the lesson:  YOU WILL POST BELOW IN THE COMMENTS SECTION. PLEASE REMEMBER TO POST YOUR NAME AND PERIOD.  SELECT ANONYMOUS OR USE YOUR PRIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO POST. PUT YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IN THE POST IF YOU SELECT ANONYMOUS.
  2. Post an informative website about home ownership
  3. Comment thoughtfully on two other students' blog posts. 


 WRITE ABOUT THIS:
What are key concepts of purchasing or leasing a vehicle and what are risks and trade offs of owning vs leasing?

Friday, April 17, 2020

Unit 1- Economics - Chapter 4 - Home Ownership

Home Ownership Blog

Standard: 6.2.12.D Predict how changes in supply and demand affect equilibrium price and quantity sold.
 EQ:  What are key concepts of home ownership and what are risks and tradeoffs of owning property?




Grading: 
10 points - paragraph answering essential question
 5 points - listing a relevant website
15 points - reacting to two fellow students work
= 35 points

Due Date:  Thursday, April 23rd at 11:59pm

Goal:  Understand key concepts of home ownership as well as weighing the benefits and risks of owning property.

Task: After studying the website, 
  1. write a paragraph or more answering the essential question of the lesson:  YOU WILL POST BELOW IN THE COMMENTS SECTION. PLEASE REMEMBER TO POST YOUR NAME AND PERIOD.  SELECT ANONYMOUS OR USE YOUR PRIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO POST. PUT YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IN THE POST IF YOU SELECT ANONYMOUS.
  2. Post an informative website about home ownership
  3. Comment thoughtfully on two other students' blog posts. 

 WRITE ABOUT THIS:
What are some key concepts of home ownership and what are some benefits and risks to home ownership?