Everyone Needs a Thneed

In honor of Earth Day, we watched Dr. Seuss' The Lorax today.  I asked you to watch it through the lenses of an economist:  Resources evident (Capital, Natural, Human), Goods Produced, term defining the Once-Ler, trade-offs, etc.  I will ask you to explain the story through the words of an industrialist in class tomorrow.  We'll also go over two of five handouts you picked up today.  The other 3 will be covered on Monday.  Remember your Government Final as a midterm next Wednesday.  You have the study guide, right?

AP PREP:  CHEW SOME GUM!!!

Mook and Midriff

So, we watched Merchants of Cool in class.  Can you identify who the Mook and MIdriff is in each of your classes?  Or in your graduating class?  What about the whole school?  I hope to have an interesting conversation about what you saw.  If you missed class (AVID, illness (including senioritis), etc.), watch it online.

AP PREP:  I made a spreadsheet (GoogleDocs) of important federal agencies.  Every test-taker has been assigned one to research and share what you find.  Get it done before the weekend so people can study.  I am planing on having T & Th as "ask the teacher" sessions during class, while the other students do some Econ work - we have plenty of space.  And know that I am easily available before and after school every day (except Tuesday next week).  Shoot me some questions through email, or even the Moodle (just made a AP QUESTIONS Forum).  Let's be collaborative, helpful, and supportive.