September 25-29, 2017

AP Human Geography
Mon. 9/25 -- In class reading and questions on pages 50-55.  We will be reading about components of population growth -- CDR, CBR, NIR, mortality and fertility rates.  We finish with an introduction to population pyramids.  The questions will be projected on document camera.  HW: Gapminder activty www.gapminder.org  -- from top tool bar go to gapminder tools.
Tue. 9/26 -- DVD: population paradox -- India. What is happening to population growth in India.  Ten notes from the video.  Small group activity on population pyramids.  What can you learn about the population of a society based on the pyramid?  HW: Graph the CDR and CBR of Mexico and Sweden.  Each student will have a data table for each country and graph paper.  Make two graphs (one for each country) and graph a CDR and CBR line, separately -- use two colors and make a key showing which line is which. 
Wed. 9/27 -- Lecture on the Demographic Transition Model (notes).  Complete the questions on Sweden and Mexico's population dynamics.  What DTM stages do you see?  HW: Finish the questions if you did not finish during class time. 
Thur. 9/28 -- Reading and lecture combines on birthrates and Malthus.  p. 58-63.  Focus on Japan, China and India.  HW: TED talk "Global Population, Box by Box."  Just watch it. 
Fri. 9/29 -- May Day #3 -- Europe.  Finish your map over the weekend if not done during class.

Economics
Mon. 9/25 -- Mini-lecture on marginal utility and elasticity.  What factors determine elasticity?  Questions from the textbook: p. 122-123, questions 1,3,6,9,11 & 15.  We will grade at the end of class.
Tue. 9/26 -- Notes on Supply.  Guided reading on Chapter 6 prices.  p. 154-173.  Go over price ceilings and price floors.
Wed. 9/27 -- Grade the worksheets.  Skits on Prices.  Skits will be graded and different teams will have different topics.  It will act as a review for the quiz tomorrow.
Thur. 9/28 -- Review price ceilings and floors.  Open note quiz on Chapter 6.  Partner project on demand, price and elasticity. 
Fri. 9/329 -- Competitive structures -- compare/contrast -- pure competition, monopolistic competition, oligolopy, and monopoly. 
[Special Note: We will watch Tucker: A Man and his Dream on 10/2-10-3]

September 18-22, 2017

AP World Geography
Mon. 9/18 -- Review for the Chapter 1 test on Geography concepts.  Students received a review sheet on Friday to start their review.  The test is 35 multiple choice questions and a short FRQ type essay. STUDY tonight -- go over all of the vocabulary words at the back of the chapter and use the review guide to help focus your study of the concepts.  DUE: MAP Latin America
Tue. 9/19 -- Unit 1 Test
Wed. 9/20 -- Begin Chapter 2 Population.  Chapter 2, Key 1 -- Population concentrations, learn the different types of density.  HW: Make sure your notebook is ready to turn in tomorrow!
Thur. 9/21 -- Go over the test.  Discuss more strategies for answering questions.  Finish and worksheet on population concentrations. Map Quiz review -- North and South America -- you do not need to study the individual states of the U.S. or the provinces of Canada. DUE: Notebook #1
Fri. 9/22 -- on-line study for about 10 minutes.   Quiz the Americas map.  APHG essay questions.

Economics
Mon 9/18 -- Review worksheet for the test and go over the quiz from Friday.  More practice on the PPC and wage theories.  Review sheet due tomorrow.
Tue. 9/19 -- Test over Economic thinking and labor -- Review sheet due
Wed. 9/20 -- ASVAB for juniors -- China video for others
Thur. 9/21 -- Begin microeconomics -- Chapter 4 on Demand.  Demand notes and a demand schedule and demand graph.  What factors effect demand?  Develop a questionnaire to find out what factors effect demand. HW: Interview 5 people tonight. 
Fri. 9/22 -- Compile data and make conclusions from the demand data.

Sept. 11-15, 2017

AP Human Geography
Mon. 9/11 -- What is Globalization?  Chapter 1, lesson 3.  Worksheet with vocab diagrams.  Discussion about cultures and distribution in space. p. 20-25. DUE: Map of US and Canada.
Tue. 9/12 -- What is diffusion (p. 26-29)?  How are ideas spread around the globe?  Definitions and small group reports on diffusion.  Chromebook research.
Wed. 9/13 -- Sustainability PowerPoint notes.  HW: Read and mark-up, "Stewards of the Sea," National Geographic, 9/17.  Study for the QUIZ.
Thur. 9/14 -- Quiz lesson 1.3-1.4 (combo of vocab and m/c questions. TED talk "Save the oceans, Feed the World," by Jackie Savitz.  Graphic Organizer notes.
Fri. 9/15 -- Map Day 2, Latin America Map. HW: Finish map and begin study for first test. 
NOTE: Unit 1 TEST is Tuesday 9/19. 

Economics
Mon. 9/11 -- Reading on the American Freed Enterprise System (p. 72-75).  Graphic Organizer p. 82-86.
Tue. 9/12 -- Powerpoint on the History of Labor in the U.S.  DVD "Striking Back" with notes.
Wed. 9/13 -- Read p. 250-257 (we are jumping to chapter 9), Worksheet on Labor and wages, theories and union types.  HW: Interview someone about their job. 
Thur. 9/14 -- Labor Issues today: minimum wage, unionization, and gender/pay issues.  We will read newspaper articles and do a jigsaw.
Fri. 9/15 --  Grade worksheet. QZ: Open note quiz on union history and worksheet.  Collective Bargaining simulation.  Notebook #1 DUE
NOTE:  I have switched Thur/Friday from the calendar.

September 5-8, 2017

AP Human Geography
Tue. 9/5 -- Notes on map projections and problems with scale and percentages.  Identify and share map printed last week. Go over Arcgis map work if there are questions.  HW: Arcgis Map Due tomorrow. 
Wed. 9/6 -- Arcgis Map DUE.  Group project on regions of Washington State.  Review vocabulary for lesson 1-2.  Read lesson 2 p. 14-19.  HW: Study for the vocabulary quiz. 
Thur. 9/7 -- Review regions together.  Vocab quiz (matching) on lessons 1-2 in chapter 1. Finish Regions project (on the big piece of paper)
Fri. 9/8 -- Map Day 1: North America (Anglo part) the U.S. and Canada.  HW: Finish map if needed, Due Monday.

Economics 
Tue. 9/5 --  Bartering simulation.  Complete a chart on the basic economic systems -- traditional, market and command.  HW: Study Chapter 1 vocabulary (notes and puzzle) for a matching quiz.
Wed. 9/6 -- Qz: Vocabulary chapter 1; PP notes on economic systems Socialism, Communism and Capitalism.  What are the advantages and disadvantages of Capitalism (Market).
Thur. 9/7 -- Mixed systems -- Research on Chromebooks.  HW:  If you do not finish in class the assignment is homework.  We will do an activity with the data tomorrow.
Fri. 9/8 -- Present country reports.  Economic goals and ranking systems.  We have some notes on the 7 economic goals and small groups will rank the importance or lack of importance of goals in various systems.  Yes Blake this is for you!!