US Economy- Doctor Report?

Read this article about the state of our economy according to economists.  Point out from the article 2 improvements.  Can you see positive changes in  your own home or town/state that supports any of this?

This article is due January 27

Gas Prices

Gas Prices are expected to go even higher in some parts of the US, higher  than previously stated for 2012.  How might this impact your family and you?  What is the prediction of the article and what is causing these prices?

Due Date:  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

The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition

The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition

Read this article about Generation Jobless. Do you have a part time job? Have you tried to find a job? Have you been successful? Do most of your friends work? Explain what you see happening in your town concerning job and teenagers.

This article is due, Wednesday January 11, 2012.

Job Gains

Read this article and discuss how this article might impact you in the workplace.  Is this article on track with what you see in your household or community??  This article is due Wednesday, January 11.

Ohio Minimum Wage

This article is due Friday, December 9th.

Read this article about Minimum Wage in Ohio.  What is your opinion about whether this will really help??  How will it help you and your household?

Groceries Costing More and More

Due: Dec. 2nd


We have talked about prices increasing on food like peanut butter, but we have not looked at the grocery store overall. Have you noticed an overall increase in foods at the store? What about when you go out to eat? Have you noticed a difference between sit-down restaurants and fast food ones? How will this effect your family?

Thanks to our competition judge, Jenny Stamper. Click to see her website

Rollin' in the Cash. Econ Music Video. 2nd period

Got Money?

Econ Swag! by Jennifer, Katelyn, Cody, Tyler, Bryce

Econ Rap I've Got the money

Get Them While They're Young

DUE NOV. 18th

Is this something you have thought of before? Would you like to invest for the future? How has your experience in the Stock Market Game affected your opinion on investing in real life? 

US Wealth gap between young and old

This article post is due November 11th.

Read this article and state your opinion.  How do you believe this might impact your future?

Is Halloween the New Christmas

This Article is Due Nov. 4th

Which Holiday do you prefer? Do you like Halloween because it is all about you? You are getting stuff rather than giving stuff? How much did you spend on Halloween this year? Was it more than you had previously spent? Was it worth it?

Not An Article: Comparison chart of Great Depression with Great Recession

The Holiday Season: How Much Do People Spend?

This article is for October 28th.

Read this article and comment about people's spending habits?  Summarize what this article predicts.

NBA - New League???

Read this article and comment on your thoughts about the NBA and the contents of this story.


This article is due October 21

Recession officially over, but US incomes kept falling

Recession officially over, but US incomes kept falling

Read the following link that matches with our chapter 23 in class. This article will give us a nice spring board to begin conversations about the current data and what this tells us about the health of our economy.

After reading this article make 3 points supporting your belief about the health of our economy.  Use the article and the data to support your points.

This article is due October 14th.

House of Cards

House of Cards