Monday, Monday, February 1

Homework: Vocabulary 23 Quiz Friday.
In Class: Working up a personal budget. (If absent, see me about making this up.) Vocabulary 23 words. Read pages 502-509.
Bell work: What are some of the problems consumers cause businesses?

8^th Grade Vocabulary 23 Chapter 19

1)      currency

2)      long-term credit

3)      bankruptcy

4)      creditors

5)      collateral

6)      brokers

7)      stock exchange

8)      insurance

9)      premium

10)   beneficiary

11)   social insurance

12)   Social Security

13)   Medicare

14)   Medicaid

Mr. Moore

Homework: You must enjoy your weekend!
In Class: Vocabulary Quiz 22. Meerkat Manor; survival skills.
Bell work: What are the advantages and disadvantages to using a credit card?

Mr. Moore

Thursday, January 28

Homework: Study Vocabulary 22.
In Class: Vocabulary exercise with the Jabberwocky. Reading pages 490-497.
Bell work: How does mass marketing help the U.S. economy?

Mr. Moore

Wed. Jan. 27

Homework: Vocabulary 22 Quiz Fri.
In Class: Read assigned articles in Jr. Scholastic and answer work sheet questions.
Bell work: What are the four main ways goods are transported to consumers?

Mr. Moore (Absent)

Tuesday, January 26

Homework: Vocabulary Quiz 22 Friday.
In Class: Education and unemployment and pay. Gender pay gap. Read pages 482-489.
Bell work: Explain how America has changed over the years when it comes to goods and services.

Mr. Moore

Monday, January 25

Homework: Vocabulary Quiz 22 Friday.

8^th Grade Vocabulary 22 Chapter 18

1)      goods

2)      services

3)      gross domestic product (GDP)

4)      marketing

5)      consumer

6)      generic product

7)      credit cards

8)      features (487)

9)      debit card

In Class: Vocabulary 22. Chapter 18 Review Questions:

Chapter 18 Review

Essay

            1.   Explain advantages and disadvantages of using a credit card.

            2.   What are the characteristics of mass marketing? In your answer, include examples of mass marketing.

            3.   Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of advertising.

            4.   A consumer wants to buy a new stereo. How should she go about getting a good buy?

            5.   If you were going to buy a new, rather expensive bicycle, would you choose to pay cash, charge it, or pay on an installment plan? Explain your answer.

                  Bell work: What are the incentives for mass production?

MR. Moore

Friday, January 22

Homework: Enjoy your weekend.
In Class: Vocabulary Quiz 21. Reading pages 491-497.
Bell work: What are the three main factors of mass production?

Mr. Moore