Elections and the Economy

Economy not key to incumbent winning


Due: Nov. 12th





The Presidential Election is Tues. Nov. 6th and there are many things people have on their mind. Do you think the economy is a hot topic for the future president? What is this article saying about it? Do you agree with this conclusion? What do you think the most important issue is for the president.

The Case for a Little Stock Market Optimism

Stock Market....


Now that you have spent some time researching the stock market. Look back at our webquest and apply what you have learned to the article. What is your opinion on the article. 5 sentences minimum.

From Online to In Person

DUE  OCT. 15th


Online Store Are Moving Into the Real World



Read the article above and tell me what you think. Are there any stores that you wish would make this move? Do you think this will help their bottom line or will it hurt their profit? Explain your reasoning.

Supply and Demand

$4 gas: Get used to it

Read the article above and apply what you have learned in the last couple of days about Supply and Demand. Look at your notes and reference at least two different concepts to the article. What are your thoughts on the article?

Not Ready for College?

As you get closer to graduating from high school, the thought of college should be entering your mind. What percent of students did not meet any of the college readiness benchmarks? Is this surprising to you? Is it higher or lower than you thought it would be? Do you feel like at the end of your senior year you will be ready for college? What do you think would help you get ready for college?

Majority of graduates not ready for college

Due September 17th

Top Jobs

As we look at different careers in the next couple of weeks, how does this article impact your choices? What was the most interesting part of this article to you? Are any of these careers something that you would be interested in pursuing? What is your number one choice of careers right now?

Doing the Math to Find the Good Jobs


Due: September 10th

A Middie Inspiration

After Judo Gold....

Read the article above about Kayla Harrison. The Middie who won gold at the Olympics. What is the most inspiring thing about her to you in the article? How did you feel after she  spoke at the assembly? Did you notice that she talked about goals?


Due Sept. 4th