Friday, September 25, 2015

Kahoot is fun.



We use Kahoot in class for fun reviews.

This Site is my Quizlet Page.


Currently I have the following items on quizlet for your study.

Chapter 2 Vocabulary flash cards

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Brain Pop Videos

Economics:

Adam Smith
Supply and Demand

Chapter 1 Economic Systems and Decisions

Learning Target 1.B: I can categorize the types of economic resources (factors of production): Watch this short video for a quick tutorial.
Learning Target 1.C: I can describe the basic economic problem of scarcity: Here's another good video to explain scarcity. And here is one for opportunity cost.
Learning Target 1.D: Here is a video explaining the three basic economic questions.
Learning Target 1.E: Here is a video explaining the four economic systems. 
Learning Target 1.F: This video explains and give illustrations of the law of demand.
Learning Target 1 F: This video explains and give illustrations of the law of supply.
Learning Target 1.F: This video explains and gives illustrations of equilibrium price.


Chapter 2 Economic Activity
Learning Target 2A: I can analyze economic activity using the economic measure of Gross Domestic Product. (Here is a video about Potential GDP)
Learning Target 2B: I can I can analyze economic activity using the economic measure of labor: Unemployment Rate
Learning Target 2D: I can describe and diagram the four phases of the business cycle OR Khan Academy's explanation
Learning Target 2E:  I can explain the causes of inflation, inflation and deflation (Consumer Price Index).
Learning Target 2F: I can analyze economic activity using interest rates

Chapter 3 Global Economics
Learning Target LT3.A: I can use vocabulary terms to explain why countries trade.
Learning Target LT3.B: Introduction to Currency Exchange AND I can describe the factors that affect the value of global currencies.
Learning Target LT3.C: I can compare and contrast protectionism and free trade:
LT3.D: I can explain how a company may operate in an international business environment.

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Principles of Business Online Textbook


You will need to register an account on this website and know your book code to access the book.
Think and write: What is the difference between things I need and things I want?

Pair and share: 
Talk to neighbor about these differences.
Develop a list of wants and a list of needs.