Party Debrief Questions for discussion:

• The political party that most made me want to move to Canada…
• The political party that I’d be most excited to actually cast a vote for…
• The political party that deserves a shout out...
• The political party that best fits your beliefs about your focal issues…
• Observations, questions, connections that come up for me…

Using your personal political platform, and your notes from party registration day, your task is to write a Political Autobiography paper which is due on Wednesday, February 10.  You will have the remainder of the class period to write.

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What to turn in on the day of the final (in order from top to bottom):

_____ The final copy of your paper
_____ a completed (that means all sections filled in) "Editing Checklist - Personal Essay"
_____ a paper copy of the draft of your paper used for the "editing checklist" (it will be highlighted and marked up, accordingly)
_____ your "Personal Essay Checklist" (with all sections complete)

Nickel and Dimed

wheat market slides

Graph the following headline: Ms. O'Neill takes a tumble walking down the stairs during a break in parent teacher conferences, breaking her fibula.  What happens to the demand for crutches at Good Samaritan Hospital?

Create a production possibilities curve for her right ankle:  what are the opportunity costs involved in this situation?

Sad but true.  I have surgery scheduled for Tuesday to align the bones and will be back in the classroom just as soon as I am able.  I'm not sure who the substitute will be on Monday, but Mr. Plies will be taking over the class for the remainder of the time I'll be out.  Our curriculum stays the same; please continue to be engaged, critical thinkers!

Behaviorist Economics from Mind Over Money.  Comparing rational and behavioral economic approaches.