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

What were these teens' goals?

We have been talking about goals this week in class and you have been writing your own. This article is about teenagers that set their goals high and achieved them. Which teenager do you relate to the most? Would you have had the ambition to take on such a large goal at your age? What are some of your goals that you would like to reach before you graduate from high school?

 

After you read the article, in the comment section below (NOT on the article's website!!!) Answer the questions in complete sentences and give us your opinion. To get to the article you simply click on the link below.

Teen Entrepreneurs

This article is  DUE Mon. August 27th

Hello!

Welcome Back!

We are very exited to have you in our class this year and we hope that you enjoy being here as well. I am Mrs. Jernigan and I will be your student teacher for the semester and I hope to get to know each and everyone of you throughout my time here at Middletown.
 
 A little bit about my self.......




I am working on my Masters of Education Degree from Wright State University. I have my undergraduate degree from Wright State as well in Social Science Education.








I am married.... This is my husband and I at our wedding

We had our first child this last December. Her name is Jayne and she consumes most of our free time now!

Review- Investing

Review- Investing

Anybody can adequately save for retirement, as long as they do their research and/ or receive help.

The best time to start your retirement plans is at the earliest age that you are able to do so.

The retirement plan that has the employer match the contributions that the employee puts into it is a 401K

IRAs allow for money to grow tax free.

Something to consider when looking at an employer is the retirement benefits.

You need to have other forms of savings for retirement other than Social Security.

When investing, you invest aggressively when you are young, balanced when you are older, and conservatively when you are older.

The two types of IRAs are Traditional and Roth.

A type of investment that is more diversified that buying a single stock is a mutual fund.

The experts say that 20%- 30%  of your income should be put towards retirement and savings.

http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/07/markets/facebook-ipo-investors/index.htm?iid=HP_LN

This is your last article!!  Due May 11

Read this article about Facebook.  Would this have changed your strategy with investing in the stock game?  Would you have purchased this or not based on what you read?

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304818404577350030559887086.html?mod=CRE_hp_LEFTTopStories&mg=blogs-secaucus-wsj

This article is due May 4th.  This article is worth double points

Read this article about dealing with the cost of loans.  What did the article say and what are your concerns?  

Should Everyone Be Required to Have Health Insurance?

Read this article about life insurance.  Do agree or disagree that everyone should be required to have health insurance?  And explain why you support this argument.

This article is due April 20th, 2012.

What Kind of Car Do You Plan To Drive?

Read the following article about the cost of insurance for certain types of vehicles.  What type of car do  you currently own or drive?  How much is your family paying for you to drive that car?  List and discuss an important fact from this article.

This article is due April 13th, 2012 

Planning Your Future

Read this article about Personal Finance.   What were 2 things that surprised you from this article and or what were 2 important facts that you plan to include in your personal finance plan. 
This article is due March 30, 2012.

What Is Your Savings Plan?

This article is due March 23rd.
What concerns you most about what these young adults are doing?  How will this impact their future? Have you worked? or are you currently working?  If so, do you have a savings plan in place?  Do you have money saved currently?  invested?

Is March Madness Good For The Economy?

This article is due Friday, March 16.
Does March Madness Impact the Economy?  What does the article believe?  What are your thoughts?  Do you agree with the author? if so, why?  If you disagree, explain why.
Who do you predict will win the tournament?

Google and You

This article is due Friday, March 9
Read this article about Google and comment on what likes and or concerns you have about the changes they have recently made.

Why Are Gas Prices Climbing?

This article is due March 2nd.  

Read article and watch video clips is suggests and discuss why gas prices are climbing.  Why are they?  Discuss reasons the article and video's suggest.   How might this impact you and your family?  

Facebook

Do you agree that Facebook is an indicator of job performance?  Do you have Facebook?  Does this make you rethink what you are posting?  If you don't have Facebook, would  you consider signing up for Facebook knowing how future employers could use your site.

This article is due Friday, February 24th.

Valentine's Day Costs

Read this article about Valentines Day.  Is this a holiday that you celebrate? Will you be spending money this year?  If so, what is your projection of how much you will be spending? How do you feel about this holiday?

This article is due February 17, 2012

Kasich Education Plan

This article is due Friday, February 10th.

How do you feel about Kasich's educational plan for Ohio?  Explain your view.

How Much Would You Pay?

This article is due February 3rd, 2012

 Read this article about the price of jeans. How much would you be willing to pay for a price of jeans?  What is the most you have ever spent on a pair?  How do you feel about this new trend?

How do you feel about this new trend?

The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition

The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition

Read this article about jobs in America. What careers does this article suggest might be reasonable jobs to pursue due to the state of the economy.

Are any of these fields anything you have interest in? If not, what career are you interested in pursuing?

This article is due, January 27

How Important Is A College Education?

After reading this article, how does it impact your future plans?  What did the article say about the job market?

This article is due, Friday, January 20th.

Baby Jayne

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to update you on the baby news.

Jayne Delia Jernigan was born Dec. 21st 2011. Weighing in at 8lbs 13oz and 22inches long. We are all doing well and hope you guys are doing just as well!

See you all in March!

Mrs. Jernigan