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Archive for February 5th, 2009


Thursday 2/5 and Friday 2/6

Entry task

Look up the production possibilities frontier/curve in your book. Draw your own unique version of a possibilities frontier/curve and illustrate opportunity costs. (It should be shown in two places on the graph.) Write a couple sentences explaining how a possibilities frontier/curve works and how it visually demonstrates opportunity cost.

Finish/Review Economic Economic Systems Graphic Organizer

Essential Elements of Capitalism/What Makes Capitalism Work?

1. Brainstorm the essential fundamental elements of capitalism with a partner or group of no more than 3. (Do not use the book.)

2. Narrow your list of elements down to what you think are the five most important elements.

3. For each of your five choices, explain why it’s crucial.

4. Define capitalism in your own words, not using the book or dictionary.