Period 3 AMER. GOVT/ECON. HONORS Assignments
Assignment Calendar
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Past Assignments
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Final: Three Branches of Government
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Final: Three Branches of Government
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Final: Three Branches of Government
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Passion Project
Slide 1 - Title
Slide 2- 3 Questions
Slide 3- Skills you have gained
Slide 4- Sources
Slide 5- Final product
Each slide should have at least 1 appropriate picture.
Present to class!
Slide 2- 3 Questions
Slide 3- Skills you have gained
Slide 4- Sources
Slide 5- Final product
Each slide should have at least 1 appropriate picture.
Present to class!
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Passion Project
Slide 1 - Title
Slide 2- 3 Questions
Slide 3- Skills you have gained
Slide 4- Sources
Slide 5- Final product
Each slide should have at least 1 appropriate picture.
Present to class!
Slide 2- 3 Questions
Slide 3- Skills you have gained
Slide 4- Sources
Slide 5- Final product
Each slide should have at least 1 appropriate picture.
Present to class!
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Passion Project
Slide 1 - Title
Slide 2- 3 Questions
Slide 3- Skills you have gained
Slide 4- Sources
Slide 5- Final product (could be the answers to your 3 questions)
Each slide should have at least 1 appropriate picture.
Present to class!
Slide 2- 3 Questions
Slide 3- Skills you have gained
Slide 4- Sources
Slide 5- Final product (could be the answers to your 3 questions)
Each slide should have at least 1 appropriate picture.
Present to class!
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Ancestry Project Presentation
Every slide should have content and pictures / images.
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Ancestry Project Presentation
Every slide should have content and pictures / images.
Slide 7- Include an article about a major WORLD event from newspapers.com
Slide 7- Include an article about a major WORLD event from newspapers.com
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Artifacts
Click the links at the top of each slide. When you find artifacts from one of the websites, place them on the correct slide with a CAPTION explaining what you found.
Ex: Death Certificate would go on Ancestry Classroom slide. Include a caption naming the person, include the year, and how they are related to you.
Include captions! (who, what, when)
In the event, you cannot find something on your family on one of the websites, include a screenshot of something local (Johnstown).
Ex: Death Certificate would go on Ancestry Classroom slide. Include a caption naming the person, include the year, and how they are related to you.
Include captions! (who, what, when)
In the event, you cannot find something on your family on one of the websites, include a screenshot of something local (Johnstown).
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Electronic Notebook remainder of the year
Make sure you are taking notes on this Electronic Notebook everyday. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to look at the classroom stream and fill in notes for the day you were absent. You should have at least 3 bulleted notes under My Notes each day.
*See Mr. Yarnick if you have questions.
*See Mr. Yarnick if you have questions.
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What are you passionate about?
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What are you passionate about?
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Ch. 8 The Media: Open ended
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Ch. 8 Study Guide
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Ch. 8 Notes
Please take notes in class on each lessons review day.
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Should the Federal Minimum Wage Be Increased?
1st slide- Title
2nd slide- Cite information from the website
3rd slide- Your opinion
2nd slide- Cite information from the website
3rd slide- Your opinion
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Current Event #11
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an interesting article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-How might my article relate to Social Studies
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
Present articles!
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an interesting article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-How might my article relate to Social Studies
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
Present articles!
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The Electoral College: How it Works in Contemporary Presidential Elections
We will read the analytical paper in class. Make sure you are answering the questions.
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Gun Control
First slide- Title
2nd slide- Information from the website (cite pro, con)
3rd slide- Your opinion
2nd slide- Information from the website (cite pro, con)
3rd slide- Your opinion
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NewsFeed Defenders
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Is Homework Beneficial?
1st slide- Title
2nd slide- Cite information from the website
3rd slide- Your opinion
2nd slide- Cite information from the website
3rd slide- Your opinion
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How to Spot Fake News
In class assignment.
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Ch. 7 Voting and Elections: Open-ended
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Ch. 7 Voting and Elections Study Guide
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Ch. 7 Notes
We will take additional notes on these slides during class.
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Should the United States Keep Daylight Saving Time?
First slide- Title
2nd slide- Information from the website (cite pro, con)
3rd slide- Your opinion
4th slide- What action has the federal government taken. (US Senate bill)
2nd slide- Information from the website (cite pro, con)
3rd slide- Your opinion
4th slide- What action has the federal government taken. (US Senate bill)
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Current Event #10
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an interesting article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-How might my article relate to Social Studies
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
Present articles!
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an interesting article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-How might my article relate to Social Studies
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
Present articles!
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Cast Your Vote
When you are finished with the game upload a screenshot to Google Classroom.
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Redistricting PA
Go to https://districtr.org/
Refer to the attached directions.
When you are finished creating your map, go to the attached Google Slides (include a screenshot and a link to your map).
Refer to the attached directions.
When you are finished creating your map, go to the attached Google Slides (include a screenshot and a link to your map).
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How a bill becomes a law?
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Three Branches of Government Study Guide
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Holocaust Q/A
We will complete together in class.
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Is Cell Phone Radiation Safe?
1st slide- Title
2nd slide- Information from website: cite pro/con
3rd slide- Your Two Cents
4th slide- Should cell phones be allowed in school? Explain!
Pictures on each slide!
2nd slide- Information from website: cite pro/con
3rd slide- Your Two Cents
4th slide- Should cell phones be allowed in school? Explain!
Pictures on each slide!
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Stipulating Speech
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You Be the Judge
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Podcast: John Marshall and the Supreme Court
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Current Event #9
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an interesting article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-How might my article relate to Social Studies
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
Present articles!
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an interesting article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-How might my article relate to Social Studies
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
Present articles!
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Judicial Review
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Gideon's Trumpet
We will watch the film and answer the questions in class.
Change the color of your answers!
Change the color of your answers!
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Should Corporal Punishment Be Used in K-12 Schools?
First slide - Title slide
2nd slide- Information from Procon's website (cite it)
3rd slide- Your Two Cents (your opinion)
Include pictures on all slides.
2nd slide- Information from Procon's website (cite it)
3rd slide- Your Two Cents (your opinion)
Include pictures on all slides.
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WebQuest: Three Branches - Checks and Balances
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Current Event #8
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Government from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-The level of government your article relates to.
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
Present articles!
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Government from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-The level of government your article relates to.
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
Present articles!
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Double Take: Dual Court System
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Pew Research Center's Political Typology Quiz
Take your time while you answer the 16 questions on the Pew Research Center's website. Afterwards, answer the 1 question Google Form.
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Court Quest
Upload a screenshot of completion to Google Classroom when finished.
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Supreme Court Justice Project
No sharing slides
Each slide should have the following:
-Name & picture of the justice
-birth year
-education
-legal experience (MOST IMPORTANT)
-president who appointed them
-year they joined the Supreme Court
Each slide should have the following:
-Name & picture of the justice
-birth year
-education
-legal experience (MOST IMPORTANT)
-president who appointed them
-year they joined the Supreme Court
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Is a College Education Worth It?
First slide - Title slide
2nd slide- Information from Procon's website
3rd slide- Your Two Cents (your opinion) & your plan for next year!
Include pictures on all slides.
2nd slide- Information from Procon's website
3rd slide- Your Two Cents (your opinion) & your plan for next year!
Include pictures on all slides.
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Supreme Court Nominations
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President Biden's Cabinet
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Cabinet Building
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Current Event #7
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Government from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-The level of government your article relates to.
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Government from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-The level of government your article relates to.
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
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Win the White House
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Representation
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Should Bottled Water Be Banned?
Read the pros and cons. Afterwards, choose a side and provide evidence on the attached Google Slides. The LAST slide should be your opinion (two cents).
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Constitution Brochure
Go to Canva to create your brochure. When finished upload to Google Classroom.
Requirements:
Each page must have notes and at least 1 picture.
Requirements
Page 1- Title “U.S. Constitution”
Page 2- Article I
Page 3 - Article II
Page 4- Article III
Page 5- Articles IV-VII (brief description for each)
Page 6- Amendments (do NOT list all of the amendments)
Requirements:
Each page must have notes and at least 1 picture.
Requirements
Page 1- Title “U.S. Constitution”
Page 2- Article I
Page 3 - Article II
Page 4- Article III
Page 5- Articles IV-VII (brief description for each)
Page 6- Amendments (do NOT list all of the amendments)
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No Bill of Rights, No Deal
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The Constitution Study Guide
Complete the study guide to prepare for our next test!
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Current Event #6
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Government from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-The level of government your article relates to.
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Government from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-The level of government your article relates to.
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
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Branches of Power
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Do I have a Right?
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Current Event #5
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Government from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-The level of government your article relates to.
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Government from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-The level of government your article relates to.
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
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Should the Death Penalty Be Legal?
After researching the topic defend your position on this issue.
In addition, make sure you answer the questions on the attached Google Doc "Death Penalty stats and facts 2022".
In addition, make sure you answer the questions on the attached Google Doc "Death Penalty stats and facts 2022".
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The Fight for the Beach: Acts of Courage on D-Day
Fill out out the attached Video Guide, while we watch the video in class.
Please change the color of your answers.
*Research other recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
-Add their name & the conflict or war to the bottom of the Video Guide.
Please change the color of your answers.
*Research other recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
-Add their name & the conflict or war to the bottom of the Video Guide.
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From Colonies to Constitution
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Study Guide: The Road To The Constitution
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Current Events #4
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Government from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-The level of government your article relates to.
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Government from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-The level of government your article relates to.
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
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Familiar But Flawed
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A More Perfect Union
In class assignment.
Change the color of your answers! Turn in when finished.
Change the color of your answers! Turn in when finished.
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Create a Startup
Provide specific examples in your answer.
Make sure you say the bulleted items in your answer.
-Ex: Type; data driven decision
Make sure you say the bulleted items in your answer.
-Ex: Type; data driven decision
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Veterans Day Lesson
1. Complete Google Form "How much do you know about Veterans Day"
2. Complete Veterans Day Lesson (Google Slides)
2. Complete Veterans Day Lesson (Google Slides)
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Current Events #3
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Economics from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Economics from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
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Election 2022
Select your preferred candidate for U.S. Senate and PA's Governor.
Each slide presentation should have the following:
1st slide- Create a Poster (include a slogan)
2nd slide- Biography- experience, age
3rd slide- Your candidates stance on 2 important issues.
4th slide- Why you chose to support this candidate, and why they are the best choice for Pennsylvania.
All slides should have pictures!
Each slide presentation should have the following:
1st slide- Create a Poster (include a slogan)
2nd slide- Biography- experience, age
3rd slide- Your candidates stance on 2 important issues.
4th slide- Why you chose to support this candidate, and why they are the best choice for Pennsylvania.
All slides should have pictures!
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Single Business Life Cycle
Each slide should have notes and a picture.
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Create a Startup
In class assignment.
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Current Events #2
In class, students will be assigned ONE slide.
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Economics from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
-Include a picture!
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.
Read an article about Economics from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
-Include a picture!
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7 Goals in the Market Economy
Have notes from the book and at least 1 picture on EACH slide.
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Intervention In The Free Market
To be completed in class.
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Managing Change to Stay Profitable
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Economic Reasoning
Make sure you are using the 4 Step Model of Economic Reasoning. Use specific examples in your answer.
20% late penalty if not turned in by the end of the class period on Oct. 12th.
20% late penalty if not turned in by the end of the class period on Oct. 12th.
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Current Event Friday #1
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Economics from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Economics from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
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Household Budget
In class assignment.
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Core Principle of Economics
In groups, create a slide presentation highlighting the main points of your principle. (p. 23-29)
Include pictures!
Include pictures!
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Economic Reasoning
We will complete in class. Turn in when finished.
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Trade-offs
Be sure to answer both sides of the chart. Each time slot should have an answer.
Keep in mind for the "What I would rather do" side of the chart the goal is to be more efficient with you time.
Keep in mind for the "What I would rather do" side of the chart the goal is to be more efficient with you time.
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Credit Card Rights and Protections
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Constitution Day Webquest
We will complete in class on Friday!
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