Wall St. Warriors ENRICHMENT

Welcome to your new enrichment class! Click on the green image below to join our group contest! You will need to register with an e-mail address and create your own account password.



Password to join our private class contest:   telesis


Click on the following links to become more acquainted with some basic vocabulary, trading strategies, and other helpful hints!

http://www.howthemarketworks.com/stock-market-articles/

http://money.cnn.com/investing/

http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/

http://beginnersinvest.about.com/cs/investinglessons/a/aaless1intro.htm

http://www.moneyinstructor.com/investing.asp

JA 8 A Civics: Dec. 17-21

This week we will continue to examine the American legal system. We will discuss the similarities and differences between adult and juvenile courts, as well as sentencing options. Towards the end of the week, we will begin our introduction to economics by discussing the basic economic problem; scarcity. We will investigate other basic economic concepts such as supply and demand, and the circular flow model.

World History: Dec. 17-21

We will begin this week by examining the end of WWI and the problems created by the Treaty of Versailles, focusing on the impact it would have on Germany. We will examine the post-WWI uncertainty, as well as a worldwide depression that would have major ramifications across the globe. We will then shift our focus towards the rise of dictators after WWI, with an investigation of how Mussolini, Stalin, & Hitler obtained absolute power in their nations. Towards the end of the week we will closely examine the rise of Hitler & the creation of Nazi Germany. We will look at how the Nazis would take over all aspects of German life. We will also discuss how Hitler's defiance of the Versailles treaty would create the conditions for the bloodiest conflict in human history; the Second World War!

Economics: Dec. 17-21

This week we will continue our investigation of the American Free Enterprise system. We will discuss economic freedoms, profit motive, and the circular flow model. We will investigate how economies grow through free trade and an open market. We will also examine the role of government social programs in our system, as these can sometimes be controversial.

JA 8 A Civics: Dec. 10-14

This week we will continue our investigation of the US legal system by discussing the similarities and differences between the adult and juvenile courts. We will break down the process from arrest to sentencing. We will also investigate the importance of Jury Duty Service the role that everyday people play in our system of justice. Also, this week the class will get the chance to play jury as we watch some interactive court case films.

World History: Dec. 10-14

This week we will  begin our investigation of WWI. We will begin by discussing the long-term & short-term causes for the breakout of war. Why did the First World War break out only 6 weeks after one man's assassination? We will discuss the following MAIN points: MILITARISM, ALLIANCES, IMPERIALISM, & NATIONALISM. Towards the end of the week we will discuss how advances in technology would change warfare forever. Then we will investigate the consequences of the Great War, as these would lay the foundation for the causes of WWII only 20 years later.

Economics: Dec. 10-14

This week we will continue our investigation of the American Free Enterprise System of Economics. We will discuss the key concepts of this system, as well as how it grants all of us economic freedom. We will examine the role of government in our system as well the controversies that surround government economic and social polices.

JA 8 A Civics: Dec. 3-7

This week we continue our investigation of the American legal system. We will examine some of our legal rights & responsibilities. We will examine the rights we are entitled to if we are arrested, as well as the rights we are entitled to during a trial. We will also examine the history of how the American legal system & our laws developed over time. We will also discuss the steps in the trial process & the similarities & differences between civil & criminal law.

World History: Dec. 3-7

This week we will continue our investigation of Napoleon's Empire. We will discuss the causes and effects of each, along with the important events after the fall of Napoleon. Near the end of the week we will look at the emergence of nation-states throughout Europe and the new ideas that shaped them. We will also begin to examine the many changes that occurred during the 19th century that would set the stage for 2 global wars in the 20th century.

Economics: Dec. 3-7

This week we will finish our discussion of basic Economic concepts and systems and begin to investigate the American Free Enterprise System. We will discuss how the capitalist system creates the most freedom for consumers and producers and gives them choices with little government intervention. We will break down the advantages and disadvantages of this system and talk about the force that encourages people to play a role in it; PROFIT MOTIVE! We will also discuss how our economic freedoms are aligned to our political freedoms in the United States as well.

Wall St. Warriors Enrichment

Welcome to your new enrichment class! Click on the green image below to join our group contest! You will need to register with an e-mail address and create your own password.



Password to join our private class contest:   telesis


Click on the following links to become more acquainted with some basic vocabulary, trading strategies, and other helpful hints!

http://www.howthemarketworks.com/stock-market-articles/

http://money.cnn.com/investing/

http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/

http://beginnersinvest.about.com/cs/investinglessons/a/aaless1intro.htm

http://www.moneyinstructor.com/investing.asp

JA 8 A Civics: Nov. 26-30

This week we will begin our investigation of the Judicial Branch. We will discuss the duties of the courts in our country, as well as how they are organized from the Supreme Court all the way down to local courts. We will also discuss the impact that Supreme Court decisions have had on Americans through Constitutional changes that have happened due to the Court's rulings. Once again, we will also focus on checks and balances and the role it plays between the 3 branches of government.

World History: Nov. 26-30

This week we will begin our investigation of the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon. We will discuss the causes and effects that the revolution would have in France and throughout Europe. As the revolution raged on, Napoleon emerged through swift military victories and his popularity increased significantly. While the people of France were dealing with "The Terror," Napoleon actually offered stability to a nation in turmoil. We will discuss how Napoleon was able to assume absolute power and forge an empire across Europe.

Economics: Nov. 26-30

This week we will continue our discussion of major concepts within economics. We will discuss the issue of scarcity & unlimited wants. We will also investigate topics such as opportunity cost, the factors of production, and resources; including natural and human. We will discuss the concept of renewable & non-renewable resources as well. Towards the end of the week we will begin to focus on the American Free Enterprise System.