Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Wednesday & Thursday May 17th & 18th Days 79 & 80

Capitalism/Socialism/Communism

OBJECTIVEStudents will examine the various philosophies surrounding economic and social relationships between the state and the individual, with particular focus on Adam Smith and Karl Marx.
Economic philosophes of each of these two men will be analyzed to determine their strengths and weaknesses


RATIONALE: Students need to understand the factors that impact the economic opportunities or limits that are presented to them as a member  of the American Economic system


EVIDENCE: By listing the various components of Capitalism, Socialism and Communism, students will gain a true understanding of the current economic system we live under and will become informed voters to either modify the system or reinforce its principles.




Per 2, 4, 6
We will watch the What is Capitalism Video as well as the Karl Marx Video
Form for Videos
History of Capitalism
Karl Marx

Types of Economic Systems Presentation
Watch the Socialism vs Capitalism Video

Comm vs Soc Worksheet #3

Start on Chapter 31 from the textbook, remember we are only doing Section #1 from Chapter 31. You will answers textbook questions on page 658 Q's 1-6, and the Section #1 Quiz

Chapter 31 Textbook - Section #1
Chapter 31 Section #1 Quiz