Transcript Freakonomics Socratic Circle Lesson

We will be using HOT/Discussion Note
Taking Format Today!
You will use these notes for an informal
script for our Socratic Seminar
discussion today and turn in for
points!
Learning Objectives:
North Clackamas School District
Social Studies Priority
Standards:
Econ 59. Demonstrate the skills and
dispositions needed to be a critical
consumer of information.
Daily Learning Target
I Can define and explain in writing the
following key Film/Discussion terms:
Cheating
Incentives
Bribery
Unit One Economic Assessment Results
 You might be wondering: “How did I do on the Unit One
Assessment?
 Check Synergy for results.
 I will pass back assessments once everyone has taken the
test.
 Everyone who needs to take the test because they were
absent will take the test NOW
And – how did former President George
W. Bush do in college economics?
Let’s take a look at his
college transcript.
Gov. 73 /71
Econ 71/ 72
President Bush’s overall average 77
Gore’s average was even worse.
Kerry’s overall average 76.
Major: Animal Science
Major: Animal Science
“So - If you are having a hard time in economics,
don’t worry about it. You are on schedule to be
President of the U.S., or at least a governor.”
One problem – he missed every 3rd answer on tests.
Freakonomics
 In their book Freakonomics , Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner
show that economics is, at its core is the study of incentives.
 It attempts to explain how people get what they want, or need,
especially when other people want or need the same thing.
 They try to explore hidden side of everything. The inner
workings of a crack gang, the truth about real-estate agents, the
telltale signs of a cheating schoolteacher.
 Freakonomics establishes this unconventional premise: If
morality represents how we would like the world to work, then
economics represents how it actually does work!
Discussion Questions
Please copy and answer while watching film:
Clip #1: “Cheating”:
1. Why do people cheat? Give at least 3 reasons
2. Explain how Chicago Teachers and Sumo wrestlers cheated in
the film.
3. Give three reasons why cheating is wrong in our society?
4. Give two examples of cheating in sports, academics
and/or business.
5. Is cheating ever o.k. in your opinion? Why/why not? Give an
example.
Discussion Questions
Please copy and answer while watching film:
Clip #2: Incentives
1.
What are the differences between incentives and bribery? Is there a
difference? Please explain?
2.
Should students be paid to go to school? Would this incentive make
students go to school and perform better?
3.
Are there other incentives that you believe might help students stay
in school and/or perform better?
4.
Do you believe this experiment in Chicago worked? Give specific
examples from the film to support your opinion.
Discussion Question Group Review
Please take some time in your
group to review the
questions, answer them fully,
and get ready for the
Socratic Seminar.
Freakonomics
Socratic Seminar Ground Rules
1. Everyone will switch into an “inner circle” seat.
2. Only students in the inner circle can speak/debate at first.
3. You must RAISE YOUR HAND to speak- I will call on you.
4. Teacher (Mr. Kirby) is not allowed to interject personal opinion
on subject
5. No blurting-no interrupting.
6. SERIOUS TONE- NO PUT DOWNS
7. You must fill out your scorecard completely while in the outer
circle.
Rubric for “Freakonomics” Socratic Seminar: Econ 59.
K.I.M. Vocabulary, H.O.T. Questions and Summary Paragraph
EXCEEDING
5
Your K.I.M. vocabulary
is detailed and
complete (including
memory device).
Critical thinking
answers and summary
paragraph are
detailed, clear and
accurate with specific
supporting details in
complete sentences.
You contributed to the
discussion extensively.
PROFICIENT
4
Your K.I.M. vocabulary
is complete (including
memory device). Critical
thinking answers and
summary paragraph are
clear and accurate with
specific supporting
details in complete
sentences. You
contributed to the
discussion
PROGRESSING
3.5
Your K.I.M. vocabulary is
complete . (including
memory device). Critical
thinking answers and
summary paragraph are
accurate with minimum
supporting details in
complete sentences. You
briefly contributed to
discussion
50 Total
Points
EMERGING
3
Your K.I.M. vocabulary
is complete –”sloppy”,
“rushed.”Critical
thinking answers and
summary paragraph are
and accurate with little
supporting details in
complete sentences. You
did not contribute to
discussion
Freakonomics
Socratic Seminar Round #1
1. Why do people cheat? Give at least 3
reasons
2. Explain how Chicago Teachers and
Sumo wrestlers cheated in the film.
3. Give three reasons why cheating is
wrong in our society?
Freakonomics
Socratic Seminar Round #2
1. Give two examples of cheating in sports,
academics and/or business.
2. Is cheating ever o.k. in your opinion?
Why/why not? Give an example
Freakonomics
Socratic Seminar Round #3
1. What are the differences between
incentives and bribery? Is there a
difference? Please explain?
2. Should students be paid to go to school?
Would this incentive make students go
to school and perform better?
Freakonomics
Socratic Seminar Round #4
1. Are there other incentives that you
believe might help students stay in
school and/or perform better?
2. Do you believe this experiment in
Chicago worked? Give specific
examples from the film to support your
opinion.
Rubric for “Freakonomics” Socratic Seminar: Econ 59.
K.I.M. Vocabulary, H.O.T. Questions and Summary Paragraph
EXCEEDING
5
Your K.I.M. vocabulary
is detailed and
complete (including
memory device).
Critical thinking
answers and summary
paragraph are
detailed, clear and
accurate with specific
supporting details in
complete sentences.
You contributed to the
discussion extensively.
PROFICIENT
4
Your K.I.M. vocabulary
is complete (including
memory device). Critical
thinking answers and
summary paragraph are
clear and accurate with
specific supporting
details in complete
sentences. You
contributed to the
discussion
PROGRESSING
3.5
Your K.I.M. vocabulary is
complete . (including
memory device). Critical
thinking answers and
summary paragraph are
accurate with minimum
supporting details in
complete sentences. You
briefly contributed to
discussion
50 Total
Points
EMERGING
3
Your K.I.M. vocabulary
is complete –”sloppy”,
“rushed.”Critical
thinking answers and
summary paragraph are
and accurate with little
supporting details in
complete sentences. You
did not contribute to
discussion