Nicholas Karr
Economics
- Present Shark Tank Projects
- Talk business structures (sole proprietor, partnerships, franchise, etc.)
- “The Founder” – McDonalds as a case study
World History Honors
- Mesopotamian Civilizations
- Role of tools in today’s society, what do tools of the future look like?
- Hammurabi’s “Rule of Law” – why does this still exist today?
Ethnic Studies
- Wrap Up Social Identity
- How do experiences shape who we are? How does this change as we get older?
Psychology
- Understanding the brain and its functions
- How the brain interacts with the rest of the nervous system
- Role of the brain in human behavior
Economics
- Shark Tank Project
- Business Structures
- Different Economic Systems
World History Honors
- Maker Space Tool Development Project (all week)
- Role of tools and technology advancement in society
Ethnic Studies
- Finish Cultural Identity
- Social Identity start (what social influences impact us and the world today)
Psychology
- Nervous System Outline and Function
- Maker Space Project Design
Economics
- Roles of businesses in the economy
- Shark Tank Project
- Senior Meetings
World History Honors
- NWEA
- Shift from Paleolithic to Neolithic
- Bob the Caveman Project
Ethnic Studies
- Cultural Identity
- Culture Boards – understanding our childhood and its influence
Psychology
- NWEA
- Neuron as a basis of human behavior
- how do neurons work?
Economics
- Factors of Production (land, labor, capital)
- Circular Flow Chart (economic systems)
World History Honors
- Neolithic Revolution
- Maker Space Practice
Ethnic Studies
- Family Identity
Psychology
- Roles of Psychologists
- Thinking like a psychologist (logo design)
Economics
- Introduction to economics
- Scarcity as a problem
World History Honors
- What is history?
- Early civilizations – why is farming so important?
Ethnic Studies
- Discussion
- Understanding ones identity and the role identity plays in society
Psychology
- Introduction to psychology
- research techniques as a psychologist
All Blue Block Classes (Economics and Psychology) please check your respective Google Classroom for class instructions.
All Classes
- Congratulations everybody!!! You have made it to the end of the year.
- This week you need to make sure all missing assignments are submitted.
- Stay strong through this week to finish out the year strong.
AP Economics
- Make up any missing assignments.
- Start reviewing study material on Google Classroom and your own notes/study material to prepare for AP Test. Check your email for instructions about AP Test.
- Zoom Meeting Thursday – Information on Google Classroom.
All Other Classes
- Tuesday – Watch/Read the weekly article or video posted on your respective Google Classroom.
- Each class will have one discussions question as well to respond to.
- This week I will take any missing assignment. I will be reaching out to you about anything you are missing. If i did not get it turned in soon it will remain a 0.
All Economics
- Tuesday – Click Link – https://www.usdebtclock.org/ – Check the debt at least twice during the week. Did it go up or down from when you first checked? Respond on Thursdays Google Classroom Question
- Wednesday – Read this article: https://www.thebalance.com/will-the-u-s-debt-ever-be-paid-off-3970473
- Thursday – Google Classroom Question: Should we worry about the national debt?
Ethnic Studies
- Tuesday – YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYqlI__PniY
- Wednesday – Do you think Americans are obsessed with race and gender? How have issues surrounding race and gender shaped the United States today?
- Thursday – Respond to another students question with a question. Answer any questions posed to you.
Historical Topics
- Tuesday & Wednesday – Watch this 30 Minute Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tNTh6KlXXU
- Thursday – Google Classroom Question: How did the outcome of the Vietnam War impact the United States?
Psychology
- Tuesday – Google Classroom Question: How does stress impact the world around us?
- Wednesday – YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGyVTAoXEU
- Thursday – Google Classroom Discussion: How is everyone doing with the quarantine? What are some things you do to manage your stress during the quarantine?
