Nov
21
2008

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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!
Nov
20
2008

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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:)
Nov
19
2008

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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
Nov
13
2008

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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
Nov
12
2008

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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
Nov
11
2008

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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
Nov
10
2008

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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
Nov
07
2008

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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."
Nov
06
2008

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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
Nov
05
2008

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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