Digital Agenda: Mr. Winnie
Week of…April 25th-29th
Essential Question (s):Econ:
What does my five-year personal financial plan look like?
How can I plan effectively to become financially independent and avoid debt in my 20s?
What are the key differences between credit and debit, commercial banks and credit unions?
How do I find a good part-time job for college? How do I read a pay-stub? How do I pay taxes?
AP Gov.:
How is the Federal Bureaucracy organized, and what is the purpose of establishing Federal Regulatory Agencies?
What are the general contours of the public policy debate in American politics over economic, foreign, fiscal, and domestic policy?
Standard(s) from Instructional Guide:
AP Gov:
14.2: Differentiate the four types of agencies into which the federal bureaucracy is organized.
16.7: Assess the impact of economic and social welfare policies on democracy and the scope of government in America.
Econ:
12. 4. 1: Understand the operations of the labor market
12. 4. 2: Describe the current economy and labor market
12. 4. 3: Discuss wage differences among jobs and professions, using the laws od demand and supply.
Student Objective (s):
Econ:
SWBAT formulate a realistic financial plan for the next five years of life in order to move towards financial independence and avoidance of debt.
AP Gov:
SWBAT effectively prepare for the upcoming AP Exam by reviewing key concepts related to the Federal Bureaucracy & Public Policy, along with formulating a general AP Exam Study Plan.
Assessment and Student Reflection:
Econ: Ongoing Financial Planning Project:
Job Search Reflection, Bank Account Activity, Journal Entries
AP Gov: Reflection: AP Test Study Guide Reflection
Practice AP Gov Test (Saturday)
Mon / Tues / Wed / Thur / Fri
Monday AP Gov:
I) Do Now: Register for AP Test with Mr. Miranda
II) Review: AP Study Packet-Federal Bureaucracy
III) Study/ Work Time: AP Study Packet—Public Policy
Tuesday Economics:
I) Do Now: Debit vs. Credit Cards
II) Monster.com College Part-Time Job Search
III) Paycheck Notes & PayStub Analysis
IV) Banks vs. Credit Unions: Which is Right for Me? / AP Gov (periods 1, 3, 5)
I)Do Now: Final Exam Study Guide—Study Battle Plan
II)Public Policy Finals Review Session
Economics
I)Do Now: Job Search Share-Out
II)Credit vs. Debit, Credit Score Research / Thursday AP Gov.
I) AP Exam Study Session #1:
Collaborative Unit Stations
Friday Economics:
I)Bank Activity Share-Out
II)Credit vs. Debit, Credit Card Closure
III)Fill out a W-2, Let’s Do Our Taxes