Economics

Welcome!

I understand how important it is for you to know what your student is learning throughout the semester. This webpage breaks down the key topics and projects your student will explore every six weeks—from foundational economic principles and systems to real-world business projects and personal finance skills. 

My goal is to equip students with the knowledge and tools they need to understand the economy around them and make smart financial decisions now and in the future.

The syllabus for our class is at the bottom of the page.

What Your Student Will Learn Each Six Weeks in Economics

First Six Weeks: Foundations, Economic Systems, and U.S. Economic Goals 

We begin with the essential concept of scarcity and explore how limited resources affect choices. Students will learn about factors of production, opportunity costs, and production possibilities. We’ll study different economic systems—including capitalism and communism—and cover the influential ideas of Adam Smith’s “invisible hand.” The unit concludes with a look at the goals of the U.S. economy, giving students a solid foundation in both microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Second Six Weeks: Business, Markets, and Economic Fluctuations 

Next, students explore business organizations such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, along with stocks and bonds. We dive deep into supply and demand, market equilibrium, and how prices adjust. Students also study macroeconomic topics like GDP, business cycles, and the Great Depression, alongside key indicators such as inflation and unemployment. During this period, students collaborate on a group project to develop their own business ideas, including marketing plans and creating a webpage for the business.

Third Six Weeks: Fiscal Policy, Money Management, and Personal Finance 

In the final six weeks, we examine how government policy affects the economy (macroeconomics). We learn about both fiscal policy and monetary policy, including the role of the Federal Reserve. We also study the functions and types of money, then move on to personal finance. Students learn about the importance of saving money early, investing, as well as about credit and loans.. Students learn how to navigate financial challenges such as scams, paying for college, and building good credit scores. We also cover international trade, globalization, and labor unions to prepare students for real-world financial decisions.