Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Tues/Wed, June 7-8

2 More Weeks!!!!

AP World
--> The Cove (2009)

American Government
--> Start Working on the Review Sheet (handout)

Economics
1. World Trade Notes (handout)
2. Start Working on the Review Sheet (handout)

TOP U.S. Imports From China
1. Sporting goods and toys … $29.2 billion
2. Other household goods … $27.5 billion
3. Computer accessories … $27 billion
4. Computers … $25 billion
5. Non-cotton apparel … $15.3 billion
6. Video equipment (DVD) … $15.1 billion
7. Telecommunications … $14.5 billion
8. Cotton apparel … $13.4 billion
9. Furniture, household items … $13.3 billion
10. Footwear … $11.6 billion

Monday, June 6, 2011

Monday, June 6

AP World
--> Multicultural Assembly in Mall

Economics
--> Better World Shopper Assignment (due Friday):
-Explore the site for 10 minutes
-Summarize what the point of the site is
-What's your opinion?
-Go to "rankings" and scroll down the list of "product rankings"--list 5 key categories for YOU and research them on the site
-What buying habits will you change as a result of this exercise? Is there a product you will refuse to buy? Is there a product that you'll try now as a result of their solid grade on Better World Shopper?
1. 7-Minute Reading: Matt Taibbi on NFL Unions
2. Notes on Chapter 9
3. Read Chapter 9 and Take Notes

American Government
1. 7-Minute Reading: This is the US on Drugs
2. California Government PPT

Friday, June 3, 2011

Thurs & Fri, June 2-3

AP World
1. 7-Minute Reading: Florida Pastor Burns Koran, Sparks Killing
2. Finish Amazing Grace (2006)

Economics
1. Finish Monetary Policy Notes
2. Open Note Test
3. Bernanke on 60-Minutes (1/2 sheet handout)

American Government
--> Turn in Chapter 14 questions/answers
1. Finish Notes on Presidency
2. Open Note Test
3. 60 Minutes Presents: Hillary Clinton (Secretary of State)