The study of government offers the opportunity to become familiar with the fundamentals of government concepts.  We will study the principles and practices of our government, the political processes, national government, state  government, local government, taxation and finance, and U.S. and world affairs. 

The study of economics will offer the opportunity to become familiar with the fundamentals of economic concepts.  We will study micro economic concepts including supply and demand, competition and the price system.  Macroeconomic concepts studies include labor, money, government spending, banking, and financial investments.  We will deal with the topics of Gross Domestic Product(GDP), the business cycle, unemployment, and inflation. We  will also discuss economics as a global issue with the United States being a part of the world economy.

Note: During most of the first semester, Mr. Green will be student teaching in 2nd Hour. His lesson plans will be on the top row of this planbook. Mr. Darling will continue to teach 5th Hour and his lesson plans will be on the bottom row.