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The first semester is American Government and Civics, and the second semester is Personal Finance and Economics.
The government course provides students with a background in the philosophy, functions, and structure of the United States government. Students examine the philosophical foundations of the United States government and how that philosophy developed. Students also examine the structure and function of the United States government and its relationship to states and citizens.
The government course provides students with a background in the philosophy, functions, and structure of the United States government. Students examine the philosophical foundations of the United States government and how that philosophy developed. Students also examine the structure and function of the United States government and its relationship to states and citizens.
In addition to the fundamentals of economic decision-making, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics, students will learn personal finance skills they can apply to their own futures – including managing and balancing budgets; understanding and building credit; protecting against identity theft and consumer protections; and understanding tax forms, student loan applications, and pay stubs. Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about the allocation of scarce resources. This course provides students with a foundation in the field of economics, with a specific focus on how students can apply that knowledge to their own personal finances.
In addition to the fundamentals of economic decision-making, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics, students will learn personal finance skills they can apply to their own futures – including managing and balancing budgets; understanding and building credit; protecting against identity theft and consumer protections; and understanding tax forms, student loan applications, and pay stubs. Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about the allocation of scarce resources. This course provides students with a foundation in the field of economics, with a specific focus on how students can apply that knowledge to their own personal finances.
Class Resources
Class Resources
Websites -- Youtube (for videos), Quizlet, Kahoot, Quizziz, Google Classroom, Crash Course, Khan Academy, Pbs
Websites -- Youtube (for videos), Quizlet, Kahoot, Quizziz, Google Classroom, Crash Course, Khan Academy, Pbs
All of these will be accessed in class through Chromebooks
Textbook -- United States Government: Our Democracy by McGraw Hill Education and Understanding Economics by McGraw Hill Education (each student will have an available copy); Textbook e-book provided through the Chromebooks
Textbook -- United States Government: Our Democracy by McGraw Hill Education and Understanding Economics by McGraw Hill Education (each student will have an available copy); Textbook e-book provided through the Chromebooks
Materials -- Pencil, Blue or Black Pen, Notebook Paper (some provided in class), and a Folder (can be shared with another class)
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