HOA: Causes of the Civil War PPT

You can view a pdf version of the Causes of The Civil War slideshow by clicking here.

The Coach Who Never Punts (Econ/Math in Sports)

Every football team should be thinking about this.  The accompanying article on Grantland can be read by clicking this link.

Econ Assignments

Your Market Failure Exam is this week.  Study, do well on the exam, and then enjoy your winter break!

Periods 2 and 4
Monday: Review for Wednesday's market failure exam
Wednesday: No homework
Friday: Have a great winter break!

Period 7
Tuesday: No homework
Thursday: Have a great winter break!

HOA Assignments

Week of December 16th to December 20th

Tuesday: Read Farmer pp. 70-84 and take notes; quiz on Thursday
Thursday: No homework, enjoy the break!

IB Econ: Market Failure Questions from Socrative Quizzes

The following question were used on the two Socrative quizzes during the Market Failure unit.  Some of these questions might reappear on your exam ;)

Question: When the actions of consumers of producers gives rise to negative or positive side effects on other people who are not part of these actions, it is considered a(n)
Answer 1: externality
Answer 2: merit good
Answer 3: demerit good
Answer 4: ad valorem tax

Question: Pollution from a factory would be considered...
Answer 1: a negative production externality
Answer 2: a positive production externality
Answer 3: a positive consumption externality
Answer 4: a positive production externality

Question: Health problems from drinking sugary soft drinks would be considered...
Answer 1: a negative production externality
Answer 2: a positive production externality
Answer 3: a positive consumption externality
Answer 4: a negative consumption externality

Question: If a positive externality arises from the production of a good or service, the private sector firm will lack any incentive to raise output because
Answer 1: it does not receive any payment for the external benefit that is generated
Answer 2: there is a free-rider problem
Answer 3: producer surplus is eliminated
Answer 4: marginal private benefits of production exceed the marginal social benefits

Question: The socially optimum level of output of merit goods exists when
Answer 1: marginal social benefits exceed marginal social costs by the greatest amount
Answer 2: marginal social benefits exceed marginal private cost by the greatest amount
Answer 3: marginal social benefits equal marginal social costs
Answer 4: marginal social benefits equal zero

Question: Costs and benefits of consumption and production that are borne by third parties are known as
Answer 1: external costs and benefits
Answer 2: internal costs and benefits
Answer 3: marginal social costs and benefits
Answer 4: common access resources

IB Econ: Chapter 5 Essay Posters

To access all posters created in the Period 2 class, click here.
To access all posters created in the Period 4 class, click here.
To access all posters created in the Period 7 class, click here.

A list of essay questions (in italics) can be found by clicking here.

Public Goods and Common Access Resources

To view this week's PPT on Public Goods and Common Access Resources, click this link:

https://app.box.com/s/a1tulkuupjly35w364co

IB Econ Assignments

Two days of snow have definitely messed up our schedule.  The main priority between now and the winter break is that everyone takes the Ch. 5 (market failure) exam.  The exam will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

Periods 2 and 4
Thursday: Review Chapter 5.  Essay review activity on Monday.

Period 7
Wednesday: Review Chapter 5.  Essay review activity on Friday.
Friday: Chapter 5 exam on Tuesday.

HOA Assignments

Week of December 9 to December 13

Monday: Read Farmer pp. 31-46 and take notes
Wednesday: Read Farmer pp. 47-57 and take notes
Friday: Read Farmer pp. 58-69 and take notes

HOA Assignments

Week of December 2 - December 6

Tuesday: Read Farmer pp. 4-14 and take notes
Thursday: Read Farmer pp. 14-30 and take notes

IB Econ Assignments

There are only 3 weeks before winter break and we have significant ground to cover before then.  The Market Failure exam will be next week.  This week we'll finish the chapter and then proceed to reviewing for the exam.

Periods 2 and 4
Monday: Read Tragakes pp. 124-129 and take notes
Wednesday: Read Tragakes pp. 129-132 and take notes
Friday: Review Market Failure material

Period 7
Tuesday: Read Tragakes pp. 119-124 and take notes
Thursday: Read Tragakes pp. 124-129 and take notes

HOA: Extra Material on Mexican Independence

This short PowerPoint summarizes the events leading to Mexico's independence: Click here.

As you read documents from Morelos and Iturbide, ask yourself the following questions:

• What is the role of the Catholic Church?
• What will the "new" government of Mexico look like?
• How would you characterize the new nation's attitude toward foreigners?
• Are there any measures in either of the documents that could be considered a direct reaction to problems that had led to the independence movement?

Friday's quiz will require you address both causes of independence movements in Latin America and the degree to which the successful independence movements actually addressed those causes.

IB Econ: Taxes for Factoring in Negative Externalities

IB Econ: Externalities in the News

We'll take a look at both of these articles in class this week:

• Mexico to Tackle Obesity...
• Shoppers in England to be Charged...

IB Econ: Negative Externalities Video

IB Econ Assignments

This week 7th period will be finishing the government intervention chapter and taking the exam.  2nd and 4th period classes will be diving into the chapter on market failure, our final chapter of the microeconomics unit!!

Periods 2 and 4
Tuesday: Tragakes pp. 113-119 (read and take notes)
Thursday: Tragakes pp. 119-124 (read and take notes)

Period 7
Monday: Study for Wednesday's Chapter 4 Exam
Wednesday:  Tragakes pp. 101-112 (read and take notes)
Friday: Tragakes pp. 113-119 (read and take notes)

HOA Assignments

Week of November 18 - November 22

Monday: Read "Sentiments of the Nation..." by José María Morelos and the "Plan of Iguala" by Augustín de Iturbide
Wednesday: Read Williamson pp. 227-232 and Quiz Friday
Friday: Read packet on Brazilian independence and post-independence Latin America

IB Econ: Chapter 4 Essay Question Posters

To access all posters created in the Period 2 class, click here.
To access all posters created in the Period 4 class, click here.
To access all posters created in the Period 7 class, click here.

For a list of all 9 questions, click here.

IB Econ Assignments

Week of November 12 - November 15
We'll start this week working on potential essay questions for your exams.  Posters will be posted online.  The week will conclude with the Chapter 4 Exam, covering government intervention.  This is your first exam of the second quarter, so it's a great opportunity to get off to a strong start!

Period 2 and 4
Wednesday: Study for your Ch. 4 Exam
Friday: Read Tragakes pp. 101-112 and take notes

Period 7
Tuesday: Study for your Ch. 4 Exam
Thursday: Study for yout Ch. 4 Exam

IB Econ: Minimum Wage and Price Floors

IB Econ: Rent Controls and Deadweight Loss

IB Econ Assignments

Our exploration of various forms of government intervention continues!  We'll be discussing subsidies, price ceilings, and price floors.  Our week will end with a healthy debate over the merits of minimum wage laws.  The Chapter 4 exam will be held late next week.

Period 7
Monday: Read Tragakes pp. 89-95 and take notes
Thursday: Read Tragakes pp. 96-100 and take notes; watch videos on Rent Controls and Minimum Wage

Periods 2 and 4
Wednesday: Read Tragakes pp. 96-100 and take notes; watch videos on Rent Controls and Minimum Wage
Friday:

HOA Assignments

Week of November 4 - November 8

Monday: Read Simón Bolívar: The Life and take notes
Thursday: Read Williamson pp. 220-227 and take notes

Video: Taxes and Deadweight Loss

HOA Assignments

Week of October 28 - November 1

Tuesday: Read Williamson pp. 205-214 and take notes, Quarter Exam on Thursday
Thursday: Read Williamson pp. 214-220 and take notes

IB Econ Assignments

This week starts with the Elasticity Exam, the last exam of the first marking period.  We'll then be starting the chapter on Government Intervention by examining taxes (boooooo!!!!!).  This is a relatively short chapter and I expect that the exam for this chapter will be held on the days following Veteran's Day.

Periods 2 and 4
Monday: Read Tragakes pp. 72-75 and takes notes; watch video on taxes and deadweight loss
Wednesday: Read Tragakes pp. 81-83 and take notes.
Friday: Read Tragakes pp. 89-95 and take notes.

Period 7
Tuesday: Read Tragakes pp. 72-75 and takes notes; watch video on taxes and deadweight loss
Thursday: Read Tragakes pp. 81-83 and take notes.

IB Econ - Ch. 3 Essay Questions Posters

To access all posters created in the Period 2 class, click here.
To access all posters created in the Period 4 class, click here.
To access all posters created in the Period 7 class, click here.

For a list of all 8 questions, click here.

IB Econ Assignment

This week we'll be covering Income Elasticity of Demand and Price Elasticity of Supply.  Next week starts with our elasticity exam - the last exam of the first quarter!

Period 7
Monday: Optional Economics Problem Set 2.6 worksheet due Wednesday; review material from elasticities chapter in Tragakes.
Wednesday:
Friday: Elasticities exam next class!

Periods 2 and 4
Tuesday:
Thursday: Elasticities exam next class!

HOA Assignments

Week of October 21 - 25

Monday: Review for Wednesday's Quiz
Wednesday: Read Williamson pp. 195-205 and take notes
Friday: there is no class today

IB Econ Assignments

This week we'll be continuing the chapter on elasticity.  We'll start this week by staying on Demand: Cross-price Elasticity of Demand (XED) and Income Elasticity of Demand (YED).  Then we'll move on to Price Elasticity of Supply (PES).  The elasticity exam will be held on Oct. 25th (Period 7) and Oct. 28th (Periods 2 and 4).

Period 7
Tuesday: Read Tragakes pp. 58-65 and take notes.  Watch this video on Cross-price Elasticity of Demand.
Thursday: Read Tragakes pp. 66-71 and take notes.  Watch this video on Price Elasticity of Supply.

Periods 2 and 4
Wednesday: Read Tragakes pp. 58-65 and take notes.  Watch this video on Cross-price Elasticity of Demand.
Friday: Read Tragakes pp. 66-71 and take notes.  Watch this video on Price Elasticity of Supply.

HOA Assignments

Week of October 15 - October 18

Tuesday: Read Farmer pp. 127-132 and take notes, Essay quiz on Thursday
Thursday: Read Farmer pp. 133-144 and take notes

HOA Assignments

Week of October 6 - October 10

Tuesday: Read Farmer pp. 108-116 and take notes
Thursday: Read Farmer pp. 116-126 and take notes

IB Econ Assignments

We'll be starting the week by taking the Supply and Demand Exam (Tragakes Ch. 2) and then moving into the third chapter of your textbook: elasticity.

Periods 2 and 4
Monday: Read Tragakes pp. 47-54 and take notes; watch videos on elasticity of demand, perfectly inelastic demand, perfectly elastic demand, and unit elastic demand
Wednesday: Read Tragakes pp. 54-58 and take notes; watch video on PED and Total Revenue
Friday: Read Tragakes pp. 58-65 and take notes

Period 7
Tuesday: Read Tragakes pp. 47-54 and take notes; watch videos on elasticity of demand, perfectly inelastic demand, perfectly elastic demand, and unit elastic demand
Thursday: Read Tragakes pp. 54-58 and take notes; watch video on PED and Total Revenue

IB Econ Assignments

This week we'll be finishing chapter 2 and then preparing for the Supply/Demand Exam next week.

Periods 2 and 4
Tuesday: No reading assignment, but check out these videos on Consumer Surplus, Total Consumer Surplus as Area, and Producer Surplus
Thursday: Prepare for Monday's exam

Period 7
Monday: No reading assignment, but check out these videos on Consumer Surplus, Total Consumer Surplus as Area, and Producer Surplus
Wednesday: Prepare for Tuesday's exam
Friday: Pep Rally today during class, exam on Tuesday

HOA Assignments

The week starts with a review of causes of the American Revolution.  Wednesday will be our first quiz (this is a big deal) and Friday we'll get into the course of the Revolution itself.

Monday: No homework, but study for Wednesday's quiz
Wednesday: Read Farmer pp. 89-96 and take notes
Friday: Read Farmer pp. 96-108 and take notes

HOA and IB Econ Syllabi

It's been a pleasure meeting so many of my students' family members tonight!  In case you weren't able to pick up a copy of your student's syllabus tonight, you can download them here.

History of the Americas Syllabus

IB Economics Syllabus

IB Econ: 2 Videos on Market Equilibrium (from K.A.)

HOA Assignments

This week we'll continue to cover events in both Britain and the colonies that played a role in increasing tensions between the two.  Next week, we'll have our first essay quiz on Wednesday, October 2nd.

Tuesday: Read Farmer pp. 57-69 and take notes
Thursday: Read Farmer pp. 70-88 and take notes

IB Econ Assignments

The week starts with our remaining work on supply.  Then we'll find out what happens when we combine supply and demand together onto the same graph: market equilibrium!

Periods 2 and 4
Monday: Read Tragakes pp. 28-30 and take notes; watch video on Determinants of Supply
Wednesday: Read Tragakes pp. 30-33 and take notes; watch videos on Market Equilibrium and Changes in Market Equilibrium
Friday: Read Tragakes pp. 39-45 and take notes

Period 7
Tuesday: Read Tragakes pp. 30-33 and take notes; watch videos on Market Equilibrium and Changes in Market Equilibrium
Thursday: Read Tragakes pp. 39-45 and take notes

IB Econ: Determinants of Supply (From K.A.)

IB Econ Assignments

Supply and Demand!  Supply and Demand!  Supply and Demand, Supply and Demand, Supply and Deeemand!!  If you miss the exam because of the outdoor lab field trip, please see me ASAP to schedule a re-take.

Period 7
Monday:  Read Tragakes pp. 23-25 and take notes; watch videos on Related Goods, Income, Population, and Preferences, and Normal and Inferior Goods and their effect on demand.
Wednesday: Read Tragakes pp. 26-28 and take notes; watch video on the Law of Supply
Friday: Read Tragakes pp. 28-30 and take notes; watch video on Determinants of Supply

Periods 2 and 4
Tuesday:  Read Tragakes pp. 23-25 and take notes; watch videos on Related Goods, Income, Population, and Preferences, and Normal and Inferior Goods and their effect on demand.
Thursday: Read Tragakes pp. 26-28 and take notes; watch video on the Law of Supply

HOA Assignments

Causes of the American Revolution!  Spoiler alert: it's not just taxes.  Finally, we'll be starting material that will show up on your IB Paper 3 Exam and on your first quiz.

Monday: Read Farmer pp. 33-40 and take notes
Wednesday: Read Farmer pp. 41-48 and take notes
Friday:Read Farmer pp. 49-56 and take notes

IB Econ: The Law of Demand (from K.A.)

IB Econ Assignments [UPDATED 9/12]

Week of September 9 - September 13

We'll be concluding the Foundations of Economics unit and then beginning Microeconomics this week.

Periods 2 and 4
Monday: Read Tragakes pp. 7-12 and take notes, Watch videos on Increasing Opportunity Cost and Marginal Benefit
Wednesday: Read Tragakes pp. 12-18 and take notes
Friday: Read Tragakes pp. 20-23 and take notes, Watch video on the Law of Demand

Period 7
Tuesday: Read Tragakes pp. 12-18 and take notes
Thursday: Read Tragakes pp. 20-23 and take notes, Watch video on the Law of Demand

HOA Assignments

Week of September 9 - September 13

This week we'll be diving deeper into the British colonies and their governance.

Tuesday: Read Farmer pp. 10-19 and take notes
Thursday: Read Farmer pp. 20-32 and take notes

IB Econ Assignments [Updated 9/6]

Week of September 3 - September 6

This week includes an introduction to scarcity, opportunity cost, and factors of production.

Periods 2 and 4
Tuesday: No Homework
Thursday: Tragakes pp. 1-7, Watch videos on the PPC and Opportunity Cost

Period 7
Tuesday: No Homework
Wednesday: Tragakes pp. 1-7, Watch videos on the PPC and Opportunity Cost
Friday:  Tragakes pp. 8-12, Watch videos on Increasing Opportunity Cost and Marginal Benefit

HOA Assignments [UPDATED 9/4]

Week of September 3 - September 6

Welcome back to W-L!  I'm very excited about our class this year.  This week we'll take care of "beginning-of-the-year" items and then you'll get into our first unit with two reading assignments.

Tuesday: No Homework
Wednesday: Read Farmer pp. 2-5 and take notes
Friday: Read Farmer pp. 6-10 and take notes

HOA - Submit IA's to turnitin.com

Registration info for turnitin.com:

Class ID: 6521672

Password: USAAOK

You should be able to view your paper's originality report immediately.  You may re-submit your paper as many times as you want until the due date.

Mock Congress Begins!!!

Finally, it's time to start Mock Congress!  In order to begin your work as a member of Congress, you'll need the documents below.  If you can't open the documents on your browser, you can view the documents by cling here.

IB Econ "Mini Commentary" Template

The template can be downloaded by clicking here.

HOA: Sample IA Cover Page

A sample Internal Assessment cover page can be found by clicking on this link.

APGov: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties PPT

APGov Assignments

Week of April 29th - May 3rd

Monday: Sabato pp. 192-205
Wednesday: Sabato pp. 205-216
Friday: Sabato pp. 216-233

HOA Assignments [UPDATED 5/2]

Week of April 29th - May 3rd

Period 1
Tuesday: Clements pp. 169-185, Quiz Thursday
Thursday: Clements pp. 203-224

Period 4
Monday: Clements pp. 158-169
Wednesday: Clements pp. 169-185, Quiz Friday
Friday: Clements pp. 203-224

APGov Assignments

Week of April 22 to April 26

Tuesday: Sabato pp. 169-186
Thursday: Sabato pp. 186-191

HOA Assignments

Week of April 22 - April 26

Period 1
Monday: Read Clements pp. 128-246
Wednesday: Read Clements pp. 146-157; Annotated bibliography due Friday
Friday: Read Clements pp. 158-169

Period 4
Tuesday: Read Clements pp. 128-146; Annotated bibliography due Friday
Thursday: Read Clements pp. 146-157

IBEcon Assignments

Week of April 15 - April 19

Tuesday: Tragakes 499-515
Thursday:

HOA Assignments

Week of April 15 - April 19

Period 1
Tuesday: Clements pp. 97-115
Thursday: Clements pp. 115-127

Period 4
Monday: Clements pp. 82-96
Wednesday: Clements pp. 97-115
Friday: Clements pp. 115-127

APGov Assignments

Week of April 15 - April 19

Monday: Sabato pp. 358-367
Wednesday: Sabato pp. 367-375
Friday: Sabato pp. 152-169

APGov Assignments

Week of April 8 - April 12

Tuesday: Sabato pp. 334-345
Thursday: Sabato pp. 345-357

IBEcon Assignments

Week of April 8 - April 12

Monday: Tragakes pp. 463-473; GDP/GNI Quiz likely on Wednesday
Wednesday: Tragakes pp. 473-482
Friday: Tragakes pp. 482-498

HOA Assignments

Week of April 8 - April 12

Period 1
Monday: Clements pp. 51-65
Wednesday: Clements pp. 66-81
Friday: Clements pp. 82-96


Period 4
Tuesday: Clements pp. 51-65
Thursday: Clements pp. 66-81

HOA Assignments

Week of April 2 - April 5

Period 1
Tuesday: Clements pp. 1-27 (read and take notes)
Thursday: Clements pp. 29-49 (read and take notes)

Period 4
Wednesday: Clements pp. 1-27 (read and take notes)
Friday: Clements pp. 29-49 (read and take notes)

APGov Assignments

Week of April 2 - April 5

Wednesday: Sabato pp. 306-325 (Read and take notes)
Friday: Sabato pp. 325-333 (read and take notes), Presidency exam Tuesday

IB Econ Assignments

Week of April 2 - April 5

Tuesday: Tragakes pp. 435-448 (Read and take notes)
Thursday: Tragakes pp. 449-462 (Read and take notes)

APGov: Biggest E.C. Opportunity of the Year!!

This Saturday at 8am the W-L Social Studies Department will be hosting an AP Mock Exam in the school cafeteria.  This exam is your opportunity to experience the administration of an AP exam before you take the real thing next month.  If you choose to take advantage of this opportunity, you will earn 3 points added on to your fourth quarter grade.  For example, if you earn a grade of 77 in the fourth quarter (normally a C+) your grade will be increased to a 80 (a B!).

The exam takes about three hours to administer and you'll be out the door and enjoying the weekend before noon!

IBEcon Internal Assessment Documents

The following documents need to be completed and added to your Internal Assessment portfolio before the start of Spring Break:

IA Summary Page: Download the document, fill it out completely, then print out a copy to turn in.

IA Commentary Cover Page: Download the document and fill out completely for each of your 3 commentaries.  Print out each cover page and turn in.

You also need to submit your commentaries to turnitin.com!
Class ID: 6269861
Password: econisfun
The 3 commentaries must be posted to turnitin.com by 8pm, Thursday.

We'll be going to the computer lab on Tuesday to complete these forms.  You don't need to fill them out tonight!

APGov Assignments

Week of March 18 - March 22

Monday: Sabato pp. 300-305
Wednesday:
Friday:

APGov Assignments

Week of March 11 - March 15

Tuesday: Congress Exam on Thursday (review Thursday Generals Period)
Thursday: Sabato pp. 288-300; 3rd Quarter Project due Monday!

Helpful AP Gov Links [REPOSTED 3/12]

The links listed below should help you start your research for your 3rd quarter project.

• The U.S. House of Representatives
• Printable maps of the 112th Congressional districts
• THOMAS: legislative information from the Library of Congress
• Fast Facts for Congress, as supplied by the U.S. Census Bureau
• The Hill: a newspaper dedicated to the goings-on of the Capitol
• Politico's news section on Congress
• National Republican Congressional Committee
• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
• WhoRunsGov.com - a new site from the Washington Post

These links listed above should provide more than enough information to help get you on your way to becoming an expert on your member of Congress.

HOA Assignments

Week of March 11 - March 15

Period 1

Monday: Williamson pp. 397-400, Quarter Exam Friday

Wednesday: Quarter Exam Friday

Friday:

Period 4

Tuesday: Williamson pp. 397-400, Quarter Exam Monday

Thursday:

Great Macro YouTube Film

This video is a little too preachy for my taste, but the graphics do a great job of illustrating the degree of income inequality that exists in America today.

IB Econ Assignments

Week of March 11 - March 15

Monday: Tragakes pp. 380-394 (skip HL sections); Commentary #3 draft Wednesday
Wednesday:
Friday:

IB Seniors: Thursday's PPTs

These presentations are a lot more useful if you attended the review session.  You'll need to be logged in to your APS Google account to view the slideshows:

Topic 6: The Mexican Revolution

Topic 7: The Great Depression

IBEcon Assignments

Week of March 4 - March 8

Tuesday: Commentary #2 Final Draft due Monday
Thursday: Commentary #2 Final Draft due Monday,

IB Seniors: Tuesday's PPTs

These presentations are a lot more useful if you attended the review session.  You'll need to be logged in to your APS Google Account to view the slideshows:

Topic 1: Independence Movements

Topic 3: U.S. Civil War

HOA Assignments

Week of March 4 - March 8

Period 1
Tuesday:
Thursday: Mexico Must be a Nation of Rules and Laws by Calles, Williamson pp. 390-397

Period 4
Monday: Mexico Must be a Nation of Rules and Laws by Calles
Wednesday: Snow Day?
Friday: Williamson pp. 390-397

HOA Assignments [Updated 3/1]

Week of February 25 - March 1

Period 1
Monday: Constitution of 1917
Wednesday:
Friday: Braddy, "Revolution: Agony South of the Border"; Quiz Thursday

Period 4
Tuesday: Constitution of 1917
Thursday: Braddy, "Revolution: Agony South of the Border"; Quiz Friday

IB Econ Assignments [Updated 3/1]

Week of February 25 - March 1

Monday: Tragakes pp. 338-351; First draft of Commentary #2 due Wednesday
Wednesday: No homework
Friday: Tragakes pp. 353-355,363-367; Commentary drafts will be available for pick-up on Monday, final draft due Thursday

APGov: 3rd Qtr. Project Assignments

Here's the list so far:
Daphne - Nancy Pelosi (D)
Jasmine - Barbara Lee (D)
Marie - Steny Hoyer (D)
Ayesha - Mike Thompson (D)
Gabby - Anna Eshoo (D)
Alicia - George Miller (D)
Isaac - Jim Moran (D)
Anudari - John Boehner (R)
Max - John Dingell (D)
Hamede - Niki Tsongas (D)
Emily R. - John Lewis (D)
Matthew - Don Young (R)
Kieran - Tom Rooney (R)
Harmony - Jack Kingston (R)
Emily P.B. - Michele Bachman (R)
Munkhsar - Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R)
Matias - Dan Benishek (R)
Cameron - Robert Aderholt (R)
Maya - Mike Coffman (R)
Sydney - Paul Ryan (R)

APGov: Representative Requests

Submit your 3 requests for 3rd Quarter Project Representatives on the form below or by clicking here.

APGov Assignments

Week of February 19 to February 22

Wednesday: Sabato pp. 249-262; submit Congress Project requests on Thursday afternoon
Friday: Sabato pp. 262-271

I.B. Econ Assignments

Week of February 19 - February 22

Tuesday: Tragakes pp. 220-230; Commmentary #1 Final Draft due Thursday
Thursday: Tragakes pp. 230-238; Ch. 11 Take-home exam

HOA Assignments

Week of February 19 - February 22

Period 1
Tuesday: Williamson pp. 384-387 and Pancho Villa by John Reed
Thursday: Williamson pp. 388-390 and Plan of Ayala by Emiliano Zapata

Period 4
Wednesday: Williamson pp, 384-387 and Pancho Villa by John Reed
Friday: Williamson pp. 388-390 and Plan of Ayala by Emiliano Zapata

IBEcon Assignments [updated 2/14]

Week of February 11 - February 15

Tuesday: Tragakes pp. 309-319
Thursday: No Homework, work on Commentary #1 final draft

HOA Assignments

Week of February 11 - February 15

Period 1
Tuesday:  Read Williamson pp. 258-270 and take notes
Thursday: Read Williamson pp. 378-383, Foran pp. 115-122, Creelman article and Cumberland article

Period 4
Monday: Reconstruction Quiz Wednesday
Wednesday:  Read Williamson pp. 258-270 and take notes
Friday: Read Williamson pp. 378-383, Foran pp. 115-122, Creelman article and Cumberland article

APGov Assignments

Week of February 11 - February 15

Monday: Sabato pp. 115-121
Wednesday: Sabato pp. 234-239; Federalism Exam Friday
Friday: Sabato pp. 239-249

APGov Assignments

Week of February 4th to February 8th

Tuesday: Sabato pp. 103-106
Thursday: Sabato pp. 106-115

IBEcon Assignments

Week of February 4 - February 8

Monday: Tragakes pp. 280-283
Wednesday: Tragakes pp. 293-301; Chapter 10 Exam Friday
Friday: Tragakes pp. 309-319; First Draft of Commentary #1 due Tuesday

HOA Assignments

Week of February 4th to February 8th

Period 1

Monday: Read Farmer pp. 219-240

Wednesday: no homework

Friday: Final Civil War Quiz on Tuesday

Period 4

Tuesday: Read Farmer pp. 219-240

Thursday: no homework

HOA Assignments

Week of January 28 - February 1

Period 1
Tuesday: Farmer pp. 185-195
Thursday: Farmer pp. 196-218

Period 4
Monday: Farmer pp. 171-185
Wednesday: Farmer pp. 185-195
Friday: Farmer pp. 196-218

IBEcon Assignments

Week of January 28 - February 1

Tuesday: Tragakes pp. 268-274; Ch. 8 & 9 Exam on Thursday (emphasis on Ch. 9)
Thursday: Tragakes pp. 274-280

IBEcon Assignments

Week of January 23 - January 25

Wednesday: Bring one news article to class on Friday that you think is related to economics.  This must be a hard copy article (printed out on paper).
Friday: Tragakes pp. 265-268

APGov Assignments

Week of January 23 - January 25

Thursday: Constitution Mega-Quiz on Monday!  (you'll be able to use a copy of the Constitution, but this will be a time-limited quiz)

HOA Assignments

Week of January 23 - January 25

It's the start of the second semester!  Here's what we have left to accomplish this year: finish Civil War unit, start and finish Mexican Revolution unit, start and finish Great Depression unit, start and finish your Internal Assessment.  Wow, there's still a lot of work left to do!

Period 1
Wednesday: Read Farmer pp. 161-171 and take notes.
Friday: Read Farmer pp. 171-185 and take notes.

Period 4
Thursday: Read Farmer pp. 161-171 and take notes.

APGov Assignments

Week of January 14 - January 18

Monday: Sabato pp. 46-53
Wednesday: Sabato pp. 53-63
Friday: No Homework

HOA Assignments

Week of January 14 - January 18

Period 1
Tuesday: Farmer pp. 145-161
Thursday: No Homework

Period 4
Monday: Farmer pp. 133-144, Quarter Exam on Wednesday
Wednesday: Farmer pp. 145-161
Friday: No Homework

IB Econ Assignments

Week of January 14 to January 18

This is the last week of the marking period.  If you have any missing work (quizzes, exams, etc.) it needs to be made up this week.  Expect quizzes both days this week.  Do your best work and then enjoy your four-day weekend!

Tuesday: Tragakes pp. 254-260
Thursday: End of the Quarter - No Homework

HOA - Period 4 Outlines: Causes of the CW

Group 1: Elizabeth N., Elena, Lecia
Group 2: Annika, Jesse
Group 3: Elizabeth M., Ashleigh
Group 4: Katelynn, Sofia
Group 5: Matt, Emily, Anna
Group 6: Sarah, Caitlyn, Kyle
Group 7: Mary, Philip
Group 8: Narankhuu, Reafa

HOA - Period 1 Outlines: Causes of the CW

Group 1: Bryan, Paul Y., Moussa
Group 2: Gabe, David, Cepehr
Group 3: Sarah, Craig
Group 4: Gabby, Clare C., Mishu
Group 5: Rebecca, Nina, Lauren
Group 6: Ryan, James
Group 7: Gwenivere, Jennifer, Caroline
Group 8: Ilana, Emma, Hannah

IBEcon - the $1 Trillion Coin

I wasn't aware of this idea until late last week, but now I'm obsessed with it.  Do people know that The Simpsons once made an episode centered around the idea of a "trillion dollar bill"?

Krugman: Be Ready to Mint that Coin

Drum: The $1 Trillion Platinum Coin is Horrible, Lawless Policy

Krugman (yesterday): Rage Against the Coin

APGov - Info Needed for Field Trip

This is the information that I need for our special field trip.  Be sure to bring it with you to class on Thursday:

• last name, first name, middle initial
• Date of birth
• Social Security number
• Are you a U.S. citizen?
• Nation of birth
• Gender
• City and state of residence

HOA Assignments [UPDATED 1/8]

Week of January 7 - January 11

With 5 classes remaining in the quarter, we've got some big assessments coming up!

Period 1
Monday: Farmer pp. 85-109
Wednesday: Farmer pp. 116-133, Quiz Friday
Friday: Farmer pp. 133-144, Quarter Exam Tuesday

Period 4
Tuesday: Farmer pp. 85-109
Thursday: Farmer pp. 116-133, Quiz Monday

APGov Assignments

Week of January 7 - January 11

We'll be pausing our work through the Constitution chapter to start interest group presentations on Thursday.

Tuesday: Interest Group Presentations due Thursday
Thursday: Sabato pp. 39-46 (Read and take notes)

IB Econ Assignments

Week of January 7th to January 11th

Macroeconomics unit continues!  Expect one or two quizzes this week.

Monday: Tragakes pp. 230-235
Wednesday: Tragakes pp. 236-247
Friday: Tragakes pp. 248-254

APGov Assignments

Week of January 3rd to January 4th

Welcome back!

Friday: Sabato pp. 30-39 (Read and take notes)

IB Econ: Circular Flow of Income

This is a good video explaining the circular flow of income model.  Watch it after you've read and taken notes on section 8.1 in your textbook.

IB Econ Assignments

Week of January 3rd to January 4th

Welcome back!  This week we start the Macroeconomics unit.

Thursday: Tragakes pp. 216-226 (expect a quiz on Monday, probably reflective of the "Test Your Understanding" questions in the book.

HOA Assignments

Week of January 3rd to January 4th

Welcome back!  We're continuing with our Civil War unit.  A quiz next week is possible.

Period 1
Thursday: Farmer pp. 70-83

Period 4
Friday: Farmer pp. 70-83