Econ+Spring+2010+Announcements

**Wednesday May 19**
//1. Final Exam Preparation// 2.** Even if you are going on a field trip, be sure to stop by Mr. Duncan's room tomorrow (Thu) to pick up your graded "Health Care Brain Drain" questions. 3. The worksheet passed out yesterday in class is based on a website called Gapminder. For a 1 min tutorial on how to use it, check out the following screencast: media type="file" key="How to Use Gapminder.mov" width="570" height="570"
 * 1. Remember that Monday is the exam! Study hard!

**Friday April 30**
//1. Assignment for Monday//
 * 1.** For Monday, complete a 1-1.5 page (double-spaced) typed reflection that (a) includes reflections on the videoconference and (b) includes a brief description of how the demand for one item (you name it) does (or may) have unintended consequences in other ways. The item demanded must be legal. For those not at the videoconference, just do a page on part b.

**Saturday April 10**
//1. Post Documentary Activities: Complete the following before classtime on Tuesday April 13.//
 * 1. Online survey:** Be sure to fill out the appropriate survey for the documentaries (only 1 per person)**: Econ Spring 2010 Oscar Voting

2. Project Reflection: In a typed, 2 1/2 to 4 page essay (12 pt font, Times New Roman, 1" margins, double-spaced), each student should:** a. Analyze your work and your partner's work in making the documentary. b. Reflect on the lessons learned (good and bad) throughout the entire process. The lessons should be both about the content __AND__ the process of creating the documentary. c. Critique the assignment, considering what was/were the best aspect(s) of it as well as ways it could be improved for future classes.

Tuesday February 23
A. What is happening in class: Learning about Demand from Ch. 4.1 & 4.2 (so bring textbooks), Introduce/start working on current event article about demand. The assignment, found here, will also be explained in class. B. Homework: Read Ch. 4 Section 3; Finish current event on demand from assigned country/region, be ready to lead discussion on article.
 * // 1. Wednesday Class and Assignment //**

A. What is happening in class: Go over test, Quiz(?) on 4.3, Current event discussions, turn in current event, (time permitting) work with partner on getting detailed research/production plan finalized B. Homework: Documentary research/production plan ready to turn in (specifications passed in class can also be found here).
 * // 2. Thursday Class and Assignment //**

A. All groups should have posted their new and improved research question here before 8:00 am on Wednesday February 24.
 * // 3. Research Question Reminder //**