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3/12 – Bell Ringer/ObjectivePage 130
Bell Ringer: Use the textbook to define “Mercantilism”Objective: Explain how the desire for expanding markets
and increasing profits lead to colonization.Homework: Finish questions on Mercantilism and
Conquest (page 134)Page 131
Attach “Mercantilism”Page 132
Leave blank, title: “Balance of Trade”Page 133
Leave blank, title “Colonization”Page 134
Leave blank, title “Homework”
3/12 – Bell Ringer/Objective – 4th blockPage 130
Bell Ringer: Diagram the triangle trade: Who participated and what were they trading?
Objective: Explain how the desire for expanding markets and increasing profits lead to colonization.
Homework: Finish questions on Mercantilism and Conquest (page 134)
Page 131Attach “Mercantilism”
Page 132Leave blank, title: “Balance of Trade”
Page 133Leave blank, title “Colonization”
Page 134Leave blank, title “Homework”
Mercantilism – Page 131Adam SmithYou will have 20 minutes to complete the reading/questions
on Mercantilism If you finish early, use clothes as an example and write a skit
that demonstrates how mercantilism works. This can be turned in for extra credit
In your groups, identify the three most important facts about mercantilism To be turned in 5 minutes
Balance of Trade – Page 132As a group, write an equation. Any equation.
Remember, equations have to balance.Now think: you are a merchant selling coats. Do you want to get out what you put in?NO!Why are you selling coats?TO MAKE MONEY!
E – i = profit
Exports – imports = profits
Balance of Trade: AchievedWhat are the three ways it is achieved?
Reduce imports from other nationsSell expensive exportsControl raw materials
Draw an image to depict each of these methods to achieve a favorable balance of trade
Colonization – Page 133 The Need for Raw Materials
Read pages 476-481 in the textbookFor each heading with a blue title, write
down 2 key factsTime: 20 minutesIn your groups, answer the following two
questions:Why did mercantilism create a need for
colonies?Which colony had the most effective colonial
system? Give three reasons why.
Stump the Student – Page 134Based on the questions from the Mercantilism
and Conquest & Colonies reading, write 10-15 questions
They must be answerable questions (ex: What was the encomienda system?)
Set it up like this in your notebook:Question Answer
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
3/13 – Bell Ringer/ObjectivePage 135
Bell Ringer: Define Balance of Trade and identify 3 ways in which it can achieved
Objective: Explain how the desire for expanding markets and increasing profits lead to colonization.
Homework: Study Guide due tomorrow for extra credit!
Page 136Attach sheet being provided by Ms. Wrede
Assignment of ArticleEach student will receive one of six articles
about New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s attempt to prohibit the sale of large sugar drinks during certain events (at stadiums, concerts, etc).
You will have 15 minutes to complete the reading, annotating and completing the assignment
Pre-Seminar WorkComplete the sheet labeled Mercantilism &
The Invisible Hand: Socratic SeminarYou will be given a fellow student’s name.
You will be monitoring their involvement in the discussion. Pay close attention to the rubric and take notes at the bottom.
Do not share the student’s name with them – if you are seen doing this, you will receive a zero.
Socratic Seminar GuidelinesBe respectful of each other’s opinions,
comments, and backgrounds.Offer solutions and suggestions, not criticism.
Writing Assignment – Page 137Write a thesis statement answering the question:
Was Mayor Bloomberg right to ban the sale of sugary drinks? Why or why not?
Construct an outline that demonstrates what your 5-paragraph essay would look like Introduction1st Body Paragraph2nd Body Paragraph3rd Body ParagraphConclusion
Include specific information pertaining to your thesis.
Choose one body paragraph and write it in its entirety. Remember to quote from the document to support your claim/reason.