Sunday, November 5, 2017

November 6-9, 2017

AP Human Geography
Mon. 11/6 -- Introduction to Languages Powerpoint notes.  Begin language research project with small groups of 2-3 students.  The assignment is on Google classroom.
Tue. 11/7 -- Finish slide shows on languages.
Wed. 11/8 -- Presentations on language families/branches.  Notes during other presentations on a language family tree.  This is a really good day to be at school!!
Thur. 11/9 -- Map Day #7 Africa Map -- Veteran's Day Assembly schedule.
Fri. 11/10 -- Veteran's Day observed.  Thank you to all our Veterans.

Economics
Mon. 11/6 -- Quiz over chapter 12, Lesson 1 -- Basically all things having to do with GDP.  This will be an open note quiz.  Lecture notes on demographic trends in the U.S.  Small presentations on demographic maps.
Tue. 11/7 -- Video available on-line -- Enrico Moretti "The New Geography of Jobs."  Brain hubs and old industrial capital research with a partner.  We will look at the communities Moretti identifies in his video (produced by the San Francisco FED).  What are the characteristics of a "brain hub" and "old industrial capital" How is wealth distributed in the U.S.
Wed. 11/8 -- Reading on Business Cycles p. 366-371. Questions 1. Diagram the business cycle p. 367, 2. List 5 causes of the business cycle. 3. What caused the Great Recession of 2008-2009? 4. Identify two facts about the Great Depression, List four causes, and list four reforms made.
5. What is the LEI?  Watch video on-line "Crash Course Economics #12"  Go on Google and search it.  Find two reasons for the Fiscal Crisis and two steps taken by the government to help.
Thur. 11/9 -- Inflation Skits.  Veteran's Day Assembly schedule.
Fri. 11/10 -- Veteran's Day observed.  Thank you to all our Veterans.


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