Eco HW Week of 3/1

Eco Classes Week of March 1:

HW Assignment for 3/2: Due 3/4

1. Listen to the PODCAST "Google, Friendfeed, and Startups." Complete the podcast sheet (find the link in the previous week's HW assignment).

2. Complete Chapter 2 Section 1 Assessment in the textbook.

Thursday: Due Friday 3/5

Complete Chapter Section 2 Assessment in textbook.

Friday: Due 3/8

Complete Chapter 2 Problem Sets. Please print the Problem Sets and Complete all of the Questions.

ECONOMICS

Hello, Economics Students:

We are now entering the Economics section of our course.

Please note that for the most part, homework will be assigned nightly. The assignments in class, as well as the homework assignments, will count as 1/2 (.5) of a weighted point. Therefore, every 8 in-class, or HW assignments will be the equivalent of one (1) 4.0 weighted test.

Here are your assignments for the week. Please note that HW will be collected at the beginning of the period. If you arrive late, you may not be able to turn in your HW.

Monday Night (Due 2/23/2010):

1 READ CHAPTER 1, Section of the Economics Textbook. CLICK HERE for the ONLINE TEXTBOOK. Please be patient, as the PDF file may take some time to download!

2. After reading the chapter complete the questions on p. 12 (ASSESSMENT), numbers 1-6. You must complete all of the questions.

3. If you did not complete TODAY'S IN CLASS ASSIGNMENT, you must complete it TONIGHT, to be turned in tomorrow. Please note that if you are late, you will not be allowed to turn in your work. CLICK ON THE LINK for the assignment.

Tuesday Night: (Due 2/26/2010)

1. Read Chapter 1, Section 2 of the Economics Textbook. Please click the link above for the on-line textbook.
2. Please complete the assessment for Section 2 on p. 21.

Thursday Night:
CLICK HERE and listen to the PODCAST.

COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL PODCAST SHEET. PRINT the Podcast Sheet, and bring it to class to turn in on Friday.

Friday: Complete the Chapter 1 Problem Sets. CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO THE FOLDER CONTAINING THE PROBLEM SETS!

Supreme's Greatest Hits Day 1

Hello, Everyone:

For tonight's HW...

Begin researching the case assigned to the group.

Remember, you need to determine the...

1) Facts of the case

2) The Civil Liberty Question

3) The Verdict

4) The Result/Effect on American's Civil Liberties

Websites:

http://landmarkcases.org/

http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/Teach/FreeResources/Lessons/?action=showCatDetails&id=7

http://aclu.procon.org/viewresource.asp?resourceID=000306#table

Group Assignments and Cases

In case you can't see the pic:

NYT v. US - Raymond, Angela, Erica C., Lisa

TLO v. NJ - Andrew, Estefania, Jessica C., Divya

Island Trees v. Pico - Dan, Elena, Katlyn, Mike K

Roe v. Wade - Alan, JoAnna, Christina C, Ciera

Texas v. Johnson - Alan T., Chris M., Penny, Mia

Mapp v. Ohio - Travis, Ellie, Anthony, Monica

Gideon v. Wainwright - Vicki, Chandler, Angie, Mike E, Josue

Tinker v. Des Moines - Fernando, Estefania, Sebastian, Marlyn

The Supreme Court PROJECT

Hello, Everyone:

Listed below are links that discuss the requirements for the project. I have also posted some links to projects that I found on YouTube, which you should view before beginning your project. These are good, but I bet we can do much better!

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ASwKkVrh4N0RZGQ0cjl2MjhfMGR4MjJydw&hl=en - Project Sheet

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dd4r9v28_3156gxmw47gg - Rubric

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmtSt-KYHDk - Cheesy, but effective!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44QyWUWtn38&feature=related- Very Cool, with a sense of Humor!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKHbnt0cjLk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFWiDAKXWy0&feature=related

HW - The Supreme Court

based on the video we viewed in class today...

1. WHY did Chief Justice Warren feel that a unanimous decision was essential in Brown v. Bd. Ed? What was the court's BIGGEST challenge in announcing the decision?

2 . Research the following Supreme Court Cases.

Gideon v.Wainwright (1963)

Miranda v. Arizona(1966)

EXPLAIN the rights granted in the cases Gideon v. Wainwright, and Miranda v. Arizona. What benefits and concerns arise from these decisions? Be prepared to talk about these cases!

Assessment - "When the Levees Broke"

Due Date: January 7, 2010.

Over the last few weeks, we have viewed the film When the Levees Broke. During that time, we have had many thoughtful and meaningful discussions. For what it is worth, Katrina caused America to take pause and challenged our government's values.

Now the time has come to assess what you've learned from this experience. This is a MAJOR assessment piece.

What do I have to do?

You are going to write a five (5) page essay, based on the questions below. Note that the essay does not have to answer the questions in any sort of order. It has to reflect your thoughts on these questions. These are questions that we have explored in nearly every class session since the first day of school. Use these questions to guide your writing...

What does it mean to be a citizen?

What type of citizen are you?

What is the role of government?

Should the federal government help the less fortunate or provide a safe atmosphere to allow people to become fortunate?

In what areas was the government successful?

In what areas did each level of government fail?

What were the major reasons behind the government's success or failure?

Obviously, the government made some mistakes, but have we learned from the mistakes?

In the aftermath of Katrina were decisions made based on race? class? Or need?

Now that we have all seen the Spike Lee documentary what is our responsibility to our fellow citizens?

Have your ideas about the responsibilities of government changed as a result of seeing this film? Why, or why not?

Sources/Research: It is expected that you will provide at least two sources besides the movie for your information. The teaching guide which I shared with you previously would be a great place to start, particularly the section entitled "What Does it Mean to Be a Citizen?"

Requirements: Your essay must

1. Be typed, and printed in BLACK INK ONLY. Sorry, no Google Docs, or emailing files. We're going "Old School" here.

2. Use a Font Size that may be NO LARGER THAN 12 point. Please use "business" style fonts.

3. Be Spell and Grammar checked.

4. Contains a bibliography, listing all sources used. You must cite any direct quotes that you use from a source in the proper manner.

Please note that if your essay fails to meet any of the above conventions, it will not be accepted.

Here is a copy of the RUBRIC which will be used to evaluate your paper.

Deadline: January 7, 2010. Any essay turned in late will be subject to the following:

Turned in January 8: Reduction of 10%

Turned in January 11: Reduction of 25%

Any assignment turned in past January 11 will be given a grade of 'F'

Failure to submit any assignment will automatically result in a grade of "incomplete."

FYI - When the Levees Broke is available on iTunes. You can purchase and download.