Tues/Wed, May 8-9

AP World

1. Quick Read: 1914 to Present (WWI, Great Depression, WWII, Cold War)
2. Some Handouts
--> CCOT (each period)
--> Population Changes
--> AP Exam Specifics
3. Review #4 Practice TEST
4. Worksheet (Which One Doesn't Fit?)

Economics

1. 7-Minute Reading: Stiglitz on Iraq (List 7 things that shimmer: what excites you, angers you, inspires you, surprises you, etc?)
2. PPT on National Debt Continued
3. Debt Commission: Making tough decisions
--> GOP versus Dems on National Debt
--> Frontline on National Debt

Monday, May 7

Economics

--> 7-Minute: Tax Pledge May Scuttle Deal on Tax Deal


1. How many times did Reagan raise taxes during his 8 years in the White House?
2. Describe the 3 Theories of Why Republicans Refuse to Raise Taxes:

A. Laffer
B. Starve The Beast
C. The 2 Santa Claus Theory


--> PPT National Debt
--> Colbert on the connection between Trickle-Down and Religion: here and here

AP World

1. Chp 34-36 Open Book Test
2. Test Corrections: Review Test #3

Thurs/Fri, May 3-4

Economics

1. 7-Minute Reading: Too Little of a Good Thing

A. What were the 2 most important parts of the Obama stimulus plan, according to Krugman?
B. How long will it take to get back to full employment at the current rate of GDP growth?
C. In what way does Krugman disagree with “deficit hawks?”
How will the stimulus get paid for, according to Krugman?

2. PPT on Fiscal Policy Continued
3. Worksheet on Fiscal Policy
--> Grover Norquist on 60 Minutes

AP World

1. Finish PPT on Review #3
2. Review #3 TEST
3. Change/Continuity Over Time Essay
4. Practice Multiple Choice Questions

Tues/Wed, May 1-2

Economics

1. Macro Stats TEST
2. Post-Test Worksheet: Chapter 14, sections 2 & 4
3. PPT on Fiscal Policy

AP World
1. PPT on Chapter 33
2. Chapter 33 TEST
3. Quick Read on European Colonialism
4. Test Corrections for Review #2
5. PPT on Review #3

Monday, April 30

Economics 1. 7-Minute Reading: Obama + Romney on the Economy 1. How many jobs were added to the economy in March? How does this compare to other months this year? 2. What 2 policies specifically are the Republicans criticizing Obama for? 3. What specifically are Obama Administration officials concerned about (“external shocks”) from outside the country? 2. Multiple Choice Review (handout) 3. PPT Review 4. Macro Analysis Essay: I. Introduction—3-5 sentences summarizing what macroeconomics is and why it is important II. Analysis: How’s the US economy doing right now? Cite specific statistics and explain their meaning (what it says about our Economy)...you can also include other stats/concepts (income inequality?) that we've addressed. III. Problem: Based on what YOU know, why is the Economy in this situation right now. IV. Solution: What should the US government do about the current economic situation so that it gets better? V. Getting Personal: How has the Economy affected YOU and your family? 5. Colbert on Obama AP World 1. DBQ 2. Test Corrections

Thurs & Fri, April 26-27

AP World -->Finish Review #2 1. Review Test #2: 600CE to 1500CE 2. Quick Read: South Africa 3. AP Pre-Admin Economics 1. 7-Minute: Is Junk Food Really Cheaper? A. How does Bittman respond to those who argue that fast food calories are cheaper? B. What are food deserts? C. What is the core problem according to Bittman? D. What is the ratio of fast food restaurants to supermarkets in the US? E. What is dopamine and why is this important? F. What is the solution according to Bittman? (cultural and political) 2. Business Cycle NOTES 2a. Leading/Lagging Indicators 3. Chapter 13, Section 3: POVERTY worksheet

Tues & Wed, April 24-25

AP World --> Quick Read: Iran
1. Review Test #2 PPT
2. AP Test Administration
3. Quick Read: South Africa Economics 1. 7-Minute Reading: The 2 Jobs Reports A. How does the author explain the tension of the 2 jobs reports (how can they BOTH tell so different stories)? B. According to the author, why do Americans persistently focus on what is wrong with the American economy (last paragraph)? 2. Consumer Price Index & Inflation Word Problems 3. Finish Inflation POTUS Slow Jams the News