Show Whats Great About America
Have students list 5 things Stossel says are great about American. After each thing ask students to agree or disagree and explain their thoughts. Stop the video at various times to allow students time for their writing. Discuss their opinions if you want.
After video and discussion, show 60 minutes episode
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
why they hate us
Read Why they HAte US List 5 reason that according to the article answer the question.
Part Two of assignment go to stock game and summarize you portfolio's history into a paragraph. 4-5 sentences
include the following.
1. summary of companies owned and transactions made.
2. summary of profit made or losses incurred.
3. find(research) a reason and formulate a theory of why you made or lost money.
Part Two of assignment go to stock game and summarize you portfolio's history into a paragraph. 4-5 sentences
include the following.
1. summary of companies owned and transactions made.
2. summary of profit made or losses incurred.
3. find(research) a reason and formulate a theory of why you made or lost money.
Monday, May 23, 2011
taxes
After today's lecture and readings on taxes go to the Internal Revenue Service website and fill out a simulated tax return for Alicia Garcia.
Interest and Debt
Do car payment activity. Go to http://www.usdebtclock.org/auto-sales.html Find and list the Five leading car companies based on sales. Research and find where these companies are based (country).
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Key to Capitalism
Go to your how the market works account. Pick any stock in your portfolio and find a current news article that reveals some information about how your company is doing vs any of its competitors. Summarize that article into a 1-2 sentence post.
part two
Read Bing, Facebook Deepen Ties, Threaten Google +1 post a comment onyour thoughts on this development ie (is it a good idea or not)
part two
Read Bing, Facebook Deepen Ties, Threaten Google +1 post a comment onyour thoughts on this development ie (is it a good idea or not)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Why are Gas Prices So High?
Read Why are Gas Prices So High?
List 4 reasons the author gives for the high cost of gas. Answer the following question in two sentences- How can the factors of supply and demand effect the price of gasoline?
List 4 reasons the author gives for the high cost of gas. Answer the following question in two sentences- How can the factors of supply and demand effect the price of gasoline?
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
market watch
Create a powerpoint and place into the hand in folder.
1. find out what stock has been your biggest winner and your biggest loser.
2. Pick either company and do the following:
slide 1- create a slide explaining what the company does.
go to yahoofinance and click profile. summarize. Include pictures
slide 2
- list your biggest loser or winner and list how much you have gained or lost.
Slide 3
- go to headline section of yahoofinance and try and determine what market factors are making your company's stock perform the way it has. summarize.
1. find out what stock has been your biggest winner and your biggest loser.
2. Pick either company and do the following:
slide 1- create a slide explaining what the company does.
go to yahoofinance and click profile. summarize. Include pictures
slide 2
- list your biggest loser or winner and list how much you have gained or lost.
Slide 3
- go to headline section of yahoofinance and try and determine what market factors are making your company's stock perform the way it has. summarize.
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