GLE #52 Flashcards

Try these interactive flashcards for GLE #52. Let me know if you think they are helpful.

GLE #52. Explain how supply and demand affect prices (E-1B-M1)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle52flashcardsfolder

GLE #52 Crossword

GLE #52. Explain how supply and demand affect prices (E-1B-M1)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle52crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle52crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle52crossword.txt

GLE #51 Crossword

GLE #51. Use economic concepts (e.g., scarcity, opportunity cost) to explain historic and contemporary events and developments in Louisiana (E-1A-M9)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle51crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle51crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle51crossword.txt

GLE #50 Crossword Puzzles

GLE #50. Describe institutions (e.g., banks, government agencies, large companies, small businesses) that make up economic systems (E-1A-M7)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crossword1
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crossword1.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crosswordpuzzle1Export.txt

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crossword2
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crossword2.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle50crosswordpuzzle2Export.txt

Next Test: Friday

Our next test will be on next Friday, 06 March 09. Read Chapter 3 in your textbook and look over the crossword for GLE #41. The test will also cover GLEs #50, #51, and #52. Some review material from GLEs #42-49 (except for #46) may be included on the test.

I plan to update your online grades Monday with today's test.

I am planning a quiz game for Thursday.

Study Guide for Test 3.5 on Friday

Please study the crosswords for GLEs 43-45 and 47-49 posted in the previous blog entries below. Several of these GLEs are very brief.

GLE 46 does not have any questions on the test, but the worksheet is due Friday.

GLE 41 will be on the next test, not this week's test.

The test is 50 questions long.

GLE #41 Crossword

GLE #41. Explain the importance of being an informed citizen on public issues, recognizing propaganda, and knowing the voting issues (C-1D-M5)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle41crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle41crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle41crossword.txt

GLE #47 Crossword Puzzle

GLE #47. Cite examples of how skills/knowledge and technical training increase personal productivity and career opportunities, and which skills/knowledge would enhance particular career prospects (E-1A-M5)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle47crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle47crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle47crosswordpuzzleExport.txt

GLE #49 Crossword

GLE #49. Describe how the four basic economic questions are answered in traditional vs. command vs. market economies (E-1A-M6)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle49crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle49crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle49crosswordpuzzleExport.txt

GLE #48 Crossword

GLE #48. Characterize and analyze the use of productive resources in an economic system (E-1A-M6)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle48crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle48crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle48crosswordpuzzleExport.txt

Grades Updated

Online grades were updated today on TeacherWeb.

Due Date for the Fake Resumé

09 April 2009 is the due date for the fake resumé project.

Career Activities: GLE #47 Fake Resumé

GLE #47. Cite examples of how skills/knowledge and technical training increase personal productivity and career opportunities, and which skills/knowledge would enhance particular career prospects (E-1A-M5)

Write your fake resumé as if you are just finishing your formal education and seeking your first position in your new profession. To emphasize your skills and de-emphasize your lack of experience you will use the functional resumé format.

Your resumé must be typed and neat. Bring two copies -- one for Social Studies and the other for English. You will be graded in each class on this assignment.

Fake Resumé Rubric for Social Studies

Career Activities: GLE #46

GLE #46. Use a variety of resources to research education and training for jobs and careers (E-1A-M5)

The GLE #46 Worksheet
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle46ws.pdf

The Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/OCO/

Exploring Career Information
http://www.bls.gov/k12/

GLE #45 Crossword Puzzle

GLE #45. Analyze the role of specialization in Louisiana's economy (E-1A-M4)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle45crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle45crossword.pdf

GLE #44 Crossword Puzzle

GLE #44. Explain choice/trade-offs, cost/benefits, and opportunity costs related to making personal economic decisions (E-1A-M3)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle44crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle44crossword.pdf

No Pajamas for Mardi Gras

A student asked about wearing pajamas for Mardi Gras. Pajamas are regarded as a violation of the school dress code and may not be part of the Mardi Gras costume. Athletic uniforms and street clothes are also prohibited as costumes. Be creative and wear a costume that looks like something a float rider might wear. Pirates, clowns, superheroes, jesters, movie characters, and cartoon characters (excluding Family Guy and similar cartoons) are encouraged.

Next Test: Friday 27 February 2009

Our next test (3.5) will be on Friday, 27 February 2009. Items on the test will be posted on the board in class. You may start by studying the GLE #43 crossword puzzle and Chapter 3, Section 1. The test will be on Friday because of the Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday.

Grades Updated

Grades have been updated to include today's test.

GLE #43 Crossword Puzzle

This will not be on Wednesday's test, but on the next one.

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle43crossword/
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle43crossword.pdf

GLE #42 Crossword Puzzle

The puzzle & presentation are brief -- the main ideas you need to understand are scarcity and shortage.

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle42crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle42crossword.pdf

Next Test: Wednesday

Study:

• GLE #30 -- Severance Tax (see below for crossword)
• Chapter 3, Section 1 in your textbook (please read at home to discuss on Tuesday)
• GLE #42 -- Scarcity presentation (see outline, we will discuss on Tuesday)

Game Learning Guide: Life

In case anyone missed class on Friday, here is the assignment. Answer the questions as best you can if you were absent.

http://www.paulblankenship.com/lifeglg.pdf

Point Sheets and Progress Reports

I sent home point sheets and official progress reports today. All students received point sheets. Official progress reports (the short forms) must be signed and returned Thursday. I issued official progress reports to students with less than a "B" in my class at this time. Grades are also available on TeacherWeb.

Severance Tax Crossword

GLE #30: "Evaluate a type of tax in a historical context (e.g., severance tax)."

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle30crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle30crossword.pdf

Grades Updated

Today's test and yesterday's binder check have been added.

Mardi Gras Costume Project

Mardi Gras is February 24.
I distributed the costume grading checklist in class.
No street clothes, no athletic uniforms. No credit if you break these rules!
Dress code enforced.
25 project points.

If you plan to do the extra-credit Mardi Gras projects see me by Friday of this week for more information.

Test on Tuesday -- What I Wrote on the Board Last Week

I am posting this in case anyone forgot to copy the information from the board to the right into your agenda (part of your class start-up procedure that we learned at the beginning of the year). Study the following for Tuesday's test:

• The process of a bill becoming law (see pages 120-121 in your textbook)
• GLE #28 crossword, given in class last week, see below on this blog
• GLE #29 -- your notes, presentation on the iDisk if you need it

Good luck! :-)

Test Tuesday

The test on Tuesday will include the information listed on the board in class.

Binder Check Monday

We will have a binder check on Monday. The binder check was scheduled for Friday and was listed on the board in class.

Grades Updated

Grades updated, see the TeacherWeb page (link to the right).