Monday, May 18, 2020

Unit 1 Everyday Economics - Chapter 8 - Privacy and Security



Standard:6.5.12.B Evaluate how changes in education, incentives, technology, and capital investment alter productivity.


EQ:  What are key concepts of privacy and security and how can you apply this to your life?









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, May 21st at 11:59pm

Goal:  Understand key concepts of privacy and security and understand the implications of these two concepts on your life and finances.


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 privacy and security - (this time include a comment about what the website is about)
  3. Comment thoughtfully on two other students' blog posts. 


 WRITE ABOUT THIS:
What are key concepts of privacy and security and how can you apply this to your life?

Monday, May 11, 2020

Unit 1 Everyday Economics - Chapter 7 - Tips for Planning and How to Pay for College


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, May 14th at 11:59pm

Goal:  Understand key concepts of of planning for and paying for college.


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 - (this time include a comment about what the website is about)
  3. Comment thoughtfully on two other students' blog posts. 


 WRITE ABOUT THIS:
What did you learn about some tips for planning and paying for college?  How will you use this in your life?  Do you want to go to college?  What for?

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Unit 1 Everyday Economis - Chapter 6 Retirement

Standard: 6.5.12.H Evaluate benefits and costs of changes in interest rates for individuals and society.


EQ:  What is retirement and why is it important to plan for retirement?








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, May 7th at 11:59pm

Goal:  Understand key concepts related to retirement


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 retirement and why do YOU think it's important to plan to retire?