Now that the first semester is over we'll be moving on to a new blog. Below is a link to the AP GOPO website that you'll use during second semester. If you can, "follow" the blog so that you are up to date on everything that is posted.
I know nobody is overjoyed to have winter break homework but due to our second semester time constraints, there is no other choice. All that you need to do and be prepared for before coming back to school in January is listed on the new blog.
Hope you all have an enjoyable few weeks away from school!
AP U.S. Government and Politics blog (LINK)
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
Monday, December 15th
Agenda:
- Final Exam Multiple Choice Review
- Bring Notebook for Final Notebook Check (Assignments 26-28)
- Bring Econ Textbook to return to library and pick up AP Government Textbook
Friday, December 12, 2014
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Thursday, December 11th
Agenda:
- Next semester/AP GOPO updates
- Final Exam Review w/ multiple choice questions
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Tuesday, December 9th
Agenda:
- Stamp HW (A#28)
- Distribution of Wealth and Taxes
- VIDEO LINK...help on Excise Taxes (watch and learn before the test tomorrow...you will be asked to identify this on the test)
Homework:
- Unit 6 Exam Tomorrow
Answers to Excise Tax Question from PowerPoint in Class (use above video link to practice excise tax identification):
- Tax Per Unit - $3 (difference of vertical distance between supply curves
- Total Tax Revenue - $30 (per unit tax multiplied by equilibrium quantity)
- Amount of tax paid by consumers - $20 total or $2 per unit (difference between pre-tax price and post-tax price multiplied by quantity)
- Amount of tax paid by producers - $10 total or $1 per unit (difference between total tax revenue and amount paid by consumers)
- Total Expenditures - $140 (price multiplied by quantity)
- Total Revenue for firms - $110 (total expenditures minus total tax)
Monday, December 8, 2014
Monday, December 8th
Agenda:
- Stamp HW (A#27)
- Collect Unit 6 FRQs
- Market Failure - Unequal Distribution of Wealth.ppt
Homework:
- Unit 6 Problem Set (A#28)
- Unit 6 Exam Wednesday
Friday, December 5, 2014
Friday, December 5th
Agenda:
Homework:
- Externalities Review
- Externalities Practice Problems (A#28)
Homework:
- Unit 6 FRQs due Monday
- Unit 6 Problem Set - due Tuesday
- Unit 6 Exam Wednesday
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
Friday, November 21st
Agenda:
- Unit 5 Exam
Homework:
- Read and Notes p. 558-570 (A#26) - due upon return from Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Thursday, November 20th
Agenda:
- Notebook Check
- Unit 5 Review/Study Groups
Homework:
- Unit 5 Test Tomorrow
- Notebook check for those who did not have them graded in class today
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
UNIT 5 EXAM POSTPONED!!
Due to the complications surrounding the lock down today, I am going to POSTPONE THE UNIT 5 EXAM UNTIL FRIDAY. Please come to class with your notebook and textbook ready to use class time as a study session. In addition I will be trying to grade as many notebooks as possible in class tomorrow so make sure you have all your assignments updated.
Here is a link to the NOTEBOOK GRADESHEET
Here is a link to the NOTEBOOK GRADESHEET
Wednesday, November 19th
Agenda:
- Turn in Unit 5 FRQs
- Discuss Minimum Wage
- Perfectly Competitive Labor Review/Practice
Homework:
- Unit 5 Exam Tomorrow
- Notebook Check Friday (click for cover sheet with assignments)
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Resource Market Review Videos
As you are completing your Unit 5 FRQs and reviewing for the exam on Thursday, check out the following videos for extra help. As usual, feel free to come see me tomorrow if you have any questions or to review.
- Perfectly Competitive Labor Market and Firm
- Resource Market, MRP and MRC
- Minimum Wage (we will discuss this in class tomorrow)
Monday, November 17, 2014
Monday, November 17th
Agenda:
- Pass out Unit 5 FRQs
- finish Resource Demand Curve .ppt
Homework:
- Unit 5 FRQs due Wednesday
- Unit 5 Exam Thursday
Friday, November 14, 2014
Friday, November 14th
Agenda:
- Stamp HW (A#25)
- MRP and MRC Practice
- Resrouce Demand Curve .ppt
Homework:
- Unit 5 Test Thursday
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Thursday, November 13th
Agenda:
Homework:
- Chapter 28 Reading and Notes (A#25) - only the following sections from Ch 28
- Labor, Wages and Earnings
- A Perfectly Competitive Labor Market
- Graph on p. 525
- The Minimum Wage Controversy
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Wednesday, November 12th
Agenda:
- Stamp HW (A#23, 24)
- Intro to Unit 5 - The Resource Market
- Discuss (A#24)
- Derived Demand .ppt
Friday, November 7, 2014
Friday, November 7th
Agenda:
- Unit 4 Exam Corrections
Homework:
- Read and Notes p. 504-512 and Chapter 27 Vocab Flashcards (A#23)
- "As the Circular Flow Model Turns" Handout (A#24)
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Wednesday, November 5th
Agenda:
- finish Oligopolies .ppt
- Discuss Unit 4 FRQs
Homework:
- Unit 4 Test Tomorrow
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
Monday, November 3rd
Agenda:
- Initial HW (A#21)
- Game Theory Discussion
- Game Theory Practice FRQs (A#22) Choose two of the following to complete:
- 2007 FRQ #3
- 2009 FRQ #3
- 2013 FRQ #2
Homework:
- Correct (A#21) for any mistakes
- Finish (A#22) FRQs
Friday, October 31, 2014
Friday, October 31st
Agenda:
- Game Theory Simulation
Homework:
- Game Theory Reading and Questions (A#21)
- The reading and the questions will be difficult but I expect you to come to class with the assignment complete and ready to discuss. You may write your own questions to ask about the reading as well.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Thursday, October 30th
Agenda:
- finish Monopolistic Competition .ppt
- Oligopolies .ppt
Homework:
- Unit 4 FRQs due Tomorrow
- Unit 4 Exam Thursday
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Wednesday, October 29th
Agenda:
- Turn in Political Research Extra Credit Assignment
- Pass out Unit 4 FRQs
- cont. Monopolistic Competition .ppt
Homework:
- Unit 4 FRQs due Friday
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Tuesday, October 28th
Agenda:
- Stamp HW (A#18, 19, 20)
- Discuss (A#20)
- Monopolistic Competition .ppt
- No Chapter 25 Vocab Homework - my mistake, as a reward for those of you who faithfully check the site like the whiteboard said, look below
- Extra Credit Opportunity
- Browse the following two website's articles and interactive maps regarding the 2014 Election. Record at least 10 interesting facts, statistics and/or quotes about the upcoming election with a reference to exactly where you got that fact (website and article/map). In addition, write two or three questions you have about the 2014 election or American politics in general. All this work should be done on loose piece of paper not attached to your notebook
- Any sharing of facts or extra credit work between students will be regarded as cheating and will result in a lowering of your overall class grade and a written report to administration. DO NOT COPY or allow others to copy.
- Must be turned in tomorrow during class.
- P.S. If you think doing this extra credit is worth your time, do it well. Impress me. The quality of work and your engagement (possible discussion tomorrow) will be noticed.
Monday, October 27, 2014
UNIT 4 Imperfect Competition Review Videos
Check out the following short review videos to help with your studying...
Monday, October 27th
Agenda:
- 2009 AP Exam Monopoly FRQ (A#18)
Homework:
- Chapter 25 Reading and Notes (A#19)
- Perfect Competition v Monopoly Practice Problems (A#20)
Friday, October 24, 2014
Friday, October 24th
Agenda:
- Finish Monopolies .ppt
- Price Discrimination
- Regulation
- Monopoly FRQ (A#18)
Homework:
- Chapter 25 Reading and Notes (A#19) Due Tuesday
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Thursday, October 23rd
Agenda:
- Continue Monopolies .ppt
- Efficiency and Dead-Weight Loss
- Price Discrimination
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Tuesday, October 21st
Agenda:
- Continue Monopolies .ppt
- MR less than Demand
- Elastic v Inelastic Range of the Demand Curve
Monday, October 20, 2014
Friday, October 17, 2014
Friday, October 17th
Agenda:
- Stamp HW (A#17)
- Intro to Unit IV - Imperfect Competition
- Monopolies .ppt
- Characteristics of Monopolies
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Wednesday, October 15th
Agenda:
- Unit 3 Exam Corrections
Homework:
- Chapter 24 Reading and Notes (A#16) - due Tomorrow
- Chapter 24 Vocab Flashcards (A#17) - due Friday
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Tuesday, October 14th
Agenda:
- Unit 3 Exam
Homework:
- Chapter 24 Reading and Notes (A#16) - due Thursday
- Chapter 24 Vocab Flashcards (A#17) - due Friday
Monday, October 13, 2014
Friday, October 10, 2014
Friday, October 10th
Agenda:
- Finish perfect competition in the long-run (Perfect Competition and Effeciency)
- Practice FRQs?
Homework:
- Unit 3 Exam Tuesday
- Review your Micro Concepts Handout and come with questions on Monday
Thursday, October 9, 2014
More Perfect Competition Review Videos - HELP WITH FRQ
The following videos should help you with completing your FRQ tonight:
Thursday, October 9th
Agenda:
Homework:
- Unit 3 FRQs due tomorrow - check out the review videos to help!
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Perfect Competition Review Videos
Here are a few more videos from my hyper-caffinated teacher friend. These will help tremendously for those of you who will be gone for various field trips and other off/on campus activities.
Many of these concepts we have not fully covered yet, but rest assured, we will get there over the next few days. ACDC Econ Videos:
Many of these concepts we have not fully covered yet, but rest assured, we will get there over the next few days. ACDC Econ Videos:
- Perfect Competition in the Short Run
- Perfect Competition in the Long Run
- MR = MC Practice
- Graphing Perfect Competition
- Shut Down Rule
Khan Academy Videos:
- This is a link (CLICK HERE) to more lengthy (still only around 10 min or so) lectures for those of you who need more in depth explanation...especially anyone who is absent. These link is for all topics/concepts in our Microeconomics course
Monday, October 6, 2014
Monday, October 6th
Agenda:
- Pass out unit 3 FRQs
- Perfect Competition in the Short-Run .ppt
Homework:
- Unit 3 FRQs due Friday
Friday, October 3, 2014
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
CH 22 - Costs of Production Review Videos
Here are a few short videos to help you with the concepts we've been covering over the past few days. It's extremely important that you approach me with any confusion or questions on the costs of production. If you're feeling a bit fuzzy on the concepts now, they will only get more out of focus later on...make sure you see me to get complete clarity before we move on. Hope to see you before/after class or during lunch.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Wednesday, September 24th
2nd Period:
- Marshmallow Towers Production Costs Competition
3rd Period:
- College Boot Camp
4th Period:
- Intro to Unit 3
- Links Production Simulation
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Tuesday, September 23rd
2nd Period:
- Stamp HW (A#14)
- Understanding Costs Reading and Questions w/ Joslin's Costs of Doing Business (A#13)
3rd and 4th Period:
- Stamp HW (A#14)
- Marshmallow Tower Building Competition
Homework (all periods):
- Test corrections need to be fully completed by Tomorrow
Monday, September 22, 2014
Monday, September 22nd
2nd Period:
Agenda:
- Unit 2 Exam Corrections
Homework:
- Chapter 22 Reading and Notes w/ Ch 22 Vocab Flashcards (A#14)
3rd and 4th Period:
Agenda:
- Stamp HW (A#13)
- Discuss Understanding Costs Reading and Questions w/ Joslin's Costs of Doing Business
- Unit 2 Exam Corrections
Homework:
- Chapter 22 Reading and Notes w/ Ch 22 Vocab Flashcards (A#14)
- Unit 2 Test Corrections need to be completed by Wednesday
Friday, September 19, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Wednesday, September 17th
Agenda:
- Unit 2 Review
- Review Groups
- Supply and Demand Practice Quiz
Homework:
- Unit 2 Exam Tomorrow
- Last day to turn in notebooks is Friday
Study Help Videos:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Tuesday, September 16th
Agenda:
- Notebook Check Protocol
- Total vs. Marginal
- Go over Unit 2 FRQ
- If time - Supply and Demand Practice Quiz
Homework:
- Unit 2 Exam Thursday
- Notebook Check by Friday
Monday, September 15, 2014
Monday, September 15th
Agenda:
- Consumer Choice and Utility Maximization Review
- Practice FRQs
Homework:
- Unit 2 Exam Thursday
- Notebook check by Friday
Friday, September 12, 2014
Friday, September 12th
Agenda:
- Stamp (A#12)
- Turn in Unit 2 FRQs
- Consumer Choice and Utility Maximization .ppt
Homework:
- Notebook Check next week
- Unit 2 Exam Thursday
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Thursday, September 11th
Agenda:
- Elasticity of Demand .ppt
- Total Revenue Test Practice
Homework:
- Read and Notes Chapter 21 (A#12) due Friday
- Unit 2 FRQ due Friday
- Supply and Demand Extra Assignment Opportunity
- Must finish and self-correct with Mr. Nesper by Friday
- Unit 2 Exam next Thursday 9/18
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Wednesday, September 10th
Agenda:
- Stamp HW (A# 10 and 11)
- Elasticity of Demand .ppt
Homework:
- Read and Notes Chapter 21 (A#12) due Friday
- Unit 2 FRQ due Friday
- Supply and Demand Extra Assignment Opportunity
- Must finish and self-correct with Mr. Nesper by Friday
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Tuesday, September 9th
Agenda:
- Pass out Unit 2 FRQ
- Voluntary Exchange (Consumer and Producer Surplus Notes)
- The Pearl Exchange (A#10)
Homework:
- Finish Pearl Exchange handout (A#10)
- Chapter 20 Reading and Notes (A#11)
- Unit 2 FRQ due Friday
- Supply and Demand Extra Assignment Opportunity
- Must finish and self-correct with Mr. Nesper by Friday
Monday, September 8, 2014
Friday, September 5, 2014
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Study Help Videos
If any of you are looking for a way to get some more help with the Microeconomic concepts we've been talking about in class, Kahn Academy has some great video tutorials.
Their webpage for ALL MICROECONOMIC CONCEPTS
The link for the unit we are CURRENTLY STUDYING (Supply and Demand)
Hope they offer some additional help :)
Their webpage for ALL MICROECONOMIC CONCEPTS
The link for the unit we are CURRENTLY STUDYING (Supply and Demand)
Hope they offer some additional help :)
Wednesday, September 3rd
Agenda:
- Supply and Shifters of Supply .ppt
- Shifting Supply Practice
Homework:
- Read and Notes pp. 48-56 (A#8)
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Friday, August 29th
Agenda:
- Shifters of Demand .ppt
- Demand Shifting Practice Set
Homework:
- Changes in Demand Handout (A#7)
- Finish the In-n-Out Practice Problems at the end of Shifters of Demand Notes
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Thursday, August 28th
Agenda:
- Demand .ppt
- Shifters of Demand .ppt
Homework:
- Changed my mind after class today...the following assignment won't be due until Tuesday after the weekend. If you attempt it tonight and feel overwhelmed...no sweat, after tomorrow it will be much easier :-)
- Changes in Demand Handout (A#7)
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Unit 2 PowerPoint Notes
Following are the Unit 2 Powerpoints in the order that we'll go through them in class.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Tuesday, August 26th
Agenda:
- Review Circular Flow Model
- Unit 1 Exam
- Discuss Unit 1 FRQ
Homework:
- Read and Notes pp. 39-48 (A#5)
Monday, August 25, 2014
Monday, August 25th
Agenda:
- Turn in Unit 1 FRQ
- Trade Practice - Look at Trade and Comparative Advantage Notes
Homework:
- Unit 1 Exam Tomorrow
- Read pages 33, 34, 36 about the Circular Flow Model and the different Economic Systems (there will be a few questions about these concepts on the exam)
- Use your Microeconomics Concepts Handout, Textbook and Notes to prepare
Econ Movies for Unit 1 Review
Friday, August 22, 2014
Help with Unit 1 FRQ - Trade and Comparative Advantage
If you're looking for a bit of extra help on completing this weekend's FRQ here are a couple of resources. The following videos are from an Econ teacher friend of mine. He's insanely hyper, so more than one view might be necessary :-)
Trade and Comparative Advantage Practice Videos
Trade and Comparative Advantage Practice Videos
Friday, August 22nd
Agenda:
- Stamp HW (A#4) and discuss
- Pass out Unit 1 FRQ and discuss FRQ Protocol
- Trade and Comparative Advantage .ppt
Homework:
- Unit 1 FRQ due Monday
- Unit 1 Exam Tuesday
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Thursday, August 21st
Agenda:
- Productions Possibilities Curve .ppt
- Trade and Comparative Advantage .ppt
Homework:
- PPC Handout w/ Questions (A#4) - due Friday
- Unit 1 Test next Tuesday
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Wednesday, August 20th
Agenda:
- Productions Possibilities Curve .ppt
Homework:
- PPC Handout w/ Questions (A#4) - due Friday
- Unit 1 Test next Tuesday
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Tuesday, August 19th
Agenda:
- HW (A#3) Reminder
- Rules and Responsibilities Assembly
Homework:
- Read and Notes pp. 22-33 (A#3) - due Wednesday
Monday, August 18, 2014
Monday, August18th
Agenda:
- finish Basic Economic Concepts .ppt
Homework:
- Read and Notes pp. 22-33 (A#3) - due Wednesday
Friday, August 15, 2014
Friday, August 15th
Agenda:
- Microeconomics Concepts Handout
- finish Unit 1 Intro .ppt
- Basic Economic Concepts .ppt
Homework:
- None
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Thursday, August 14th
Agenda:
- Stamp (A#2)
- Unit 1 Intro .ppt
Homework:
- Extra Credit Letter of Introduction (optional)
Unit 1 Notes
Below you will find the links for all the notes for Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts. I have put them in order that we will cover the material. Hope this helps!
- Unit 1 Introduction .ppt
- Basic Economic Concepts .ppt
- Production Possibilities Curve .ppt
- Trade and Comparative Advantage ,ppt
- Economic Systems .ppt
This unit should take about two weeks to complete.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Wednesday, August 13th
Agenda:
- Quirky Class Rules
- Get Textbook From Library
- Stamp HW (A#1) and Set Up Notebook
- Unit 1 Introduction .ppt
Homework:
- Chapter 1 and 2 Vocab Flashcards (selected terms) w/ Notes from pp. 3-6, 9, 10 (A#2)
AP Review Book Links:
- Economics
- Governemt and Politics (for second semester use)
Monday, July 28, 2014
Tuesday, August 12th
Welcome to the the AP Microeconomics website for Righetti High School. I'll be posting each day's agenda along with all the handouts, PowerPoints and links to keep you up to date with everything that's going on with our class. It is your responsibility to keep yourself apprised of what is going on in class, even when you are absent. Hope this helps!
Agenda:
Agenda:
- Seating Chart
- Welcome Back
- Intro to Mr. Nesper
- Syllabus
- Notebook
- Review Books
- Website
- Film Permission Slip
Homework:
- Notebook and Signatures for Syllabus and Film Permission Slip (A#1)
AP Review Book Links:
- Economics
- Governemt and Politics (for second semester use)
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