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Economics
2007-2008
9 weeks class
Textbook: Economics-Principles in Action; Arthur O’Sullivan and Steven Sheffrin; Prentice Hall, 2007 edition
There will be numerous, additional resources used throughout the course of study.
Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of:
1. The basic economic concepts.
2. The organization of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.
3. Global connections, conflicts and geographic interdependence.
4. How values and beliefs influence economic decisions in different societies.
5. How to make sound economic decisions in the future.
6. The application and interpretation of social studies tools.
Units of Study* Time Frame*
Unit 1 Intro to Economics
Chapters 1 2-4 Class Meetings
Chapters 2 and 3 4-5 Class Meetings
Unit 2 How Markets Work
Chapter 4 2-4 Class Meetings
Chapter 5 2-4 Class Meetings
Chapter 6 2-4 Class Meetings
Chapter 7 2-4 Class Meetings
Unit 3 Business and Labor
Chapter 8 2-4 Class Meetings
Chapter 9 2-4 Class Meetings
Unit 4 Money, Banking and Finance
Chapters 10,11 3-5 Class Meetings
Unit 5 Measuring Economic Performance
Chapter 12,13 2-4 Class Meetings
Unit 6 Government and the Economy
Chapters 14,15 4-6 Class Meetings
Chapter 16 2-3 Class Meetings
Unit 7 The Global Economy
Chapters 17,18 1-2 Class Meetings
*This is subject to change with little or no notice. Recent and current events will also play a major role in study and can change the order and time spent on each unit.
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Class Materials:
Have in class each day- Textbook
Workbooks
Notebook ( specific to this class)
Any and all assignments (Homework etc.)
Pen or Pencil
Proper Attitude!!
Willingness to work and learn!!
Grading: Within each unit there will be:
2-5 daily grades ( classroom work, homework, quizzes ,etc.)
1 Class Participation Grade
Bell Work- (will count towards class participation and daily grades)
1 Test Grade
Within the 9 weeks:
2 Student Projects ( 1 individual, 1 group project)
Weekly Newspaper Article and summary
Weekly Stock Reports
Economic Question Project
Each student is responsible for a service learning project. A packet of
information will be given to students at the beginning of class.(All projects
must be approved by the SLP committee before proceeding)
Makeup Work: It is the responsibility of the student to make up any missed work or assignments
due to excused absences. A student will have one week to makeup any missed
work due to an excused absence.
Rules and Expectations: 1. Be on time (know the tardy Policy)
2. Be prepared
3. Be respectful.
4. Be responsible and accountable.
5. Plagiarism- Its stealing
Consequences of Not Following the Rules
Minor
1st Warning
2nd Teacher issued punishment, Parent notified
3rd Referral, Parent notified
Major
1st Sent to Principal
If you do not understand, ASK! If you have a question, ASK! Your class involvement and participation will help in understanding the material covered.
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