Mullen’s Megaphone

I n the spirit of Thanksgiving, we extend our most heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Boisjolie for all of her hard work. We are sad to see her go but wish her the best in her teaching career. Goodbye Mrs. Boisjolie and thanks!

Have a great Thanksgiving holiday and I will be excited to see you return as we head off to Africa!

We started our unit on Africa by watching a video on the geography and people of this continent.

Homework: What are you supposed to bring in tomorrow? Yes….that’s right! It’s a surprise! Don’t forget:)

Today we completed a word search while we had our hearing and vision tested.  We began to learn a little about Africa while practicing our map skills!

Homework:  None

Warm Up #3:  How much milk does the average person consume in their lifetime?

AGENDA:

1.  Word Search
2.  Hearing/Vision Testing
3.  Africa Map Skills

We started our last project for the Middle East today. Together with our appointment buddies, we are working on a mapping project which we will present to the class on Monday. Then….on to AFRICA!!!!

Warm-up #9 Name two things that you learned about the Middle East.

AGENDA:
1. Mapping Activity

Homework: none

Warm-up #8 Give an example of competition affecting the price of a product.

AGENDA:
1. Supply and Demand recap
2. Anticipation Guide over Coach lessons 25 and 26

Homework: none

We discuseed supply and demand today and the purpose of OPEC.

Warm-up #7 What is a veteran?

AGENDA:
Supply and Demand
OPEC

Homework: none

Today we had an excellent discussion about economic terrorism and how these acts of terrorism impact everyone.

Warm-up #6
Define GDP

AGENDA:
1. Economic Terrorism
2. Supply and Demand

Homework: none

Today we took our economic vocabulary quiz.  We read a skit in class and began learning about how terrorism plays a role in economics.

Homework:  NONE!

Warm Up #5:  What is the difference between a trade barrier and an embargo?

AGENDA:

1.  Take vocabulary quiz
2.  Read "Tourism and Terror."
3.  "Look Who’s Talking About Terrorism."

Today we played Vocabulary Macaroni!!!  We had a great time playing a game while reviewing our economic vocabulary terms for our quiz tomorrow.

Homework:  Study for quiz!

AGENDA
1.  Vocabulary review
2.  Vocabulary Macaroni Game

ANNOUNCEMENT:  Vocabulary quiz tomorrow, 11/7/2008

Today we updated our Interactive Notebooks and reviewed new vocabulary relating to economics! 

Homework:  NONE

Warm Up #3:  What is the difference between an exact science and a social science?

AGENDA

1.  Update Notebooks
2.  Vocabulary Match Game

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  VOCABULARY QUIZ ON FRIDAY, 11/7