Economics

Economics

1710

Grades 11, 12

Economics is a social science concerned with the choices we all make in life to satisfy our wants and needs.  Economics introduces students to a new way of thinking about the world.  The primary units of study will include: (1) Fundamentals of Economic Decision-Making, (2) Economic Theory, (3) Money and Debt Management, (4) Business and Labor, (5) Macroeconomic Policies and Globalization, (6) Becoming Financially Secure.  

As a career prep level course, the focus throughout the course will be upon mastering the skills and knowledge that are most useful and practical in the real world.  Essential topics such as personal financial literacy will be emphasized.  Students will practice these skills both within and outside the classroom.  Students will conduct economic research and actively study the economic world around them.  Homework assignments will reinforce concepts and content introduced in class.

College Prep Economics

1711

Grades 11, 12

Economics is a social science concerned with the choices we all make in life to satisfy our wants and needs.  College Prep Economics introduces students to a new way of thinking about the world.  The primary units of study will include: (1) Fundamentals of Economic Decision-Making, (2) Economic Theory, (3) Money and Debt Management, (4) Business and Labor, (5) Macroeconomic Policies and Globalization, (6) Becoming Financially Secure.   

As a college prep level course, assignments are intended to prepare students for the level of expectations they may face in higher education.  This course will include a balance of both theoretical and practical elements; and will examine many economic principles that will assist students in developing the knowledge and skills required to make sound economic and financial decisions.  Daily homework is expected.

Honors Economics

1712

Grades 11, 12

Economics is a social science concerned with the choices we all make in life to satisfy our wants and needs. Honors Economics introduces students to a new way of thinking about the world.  The primary units of study will include: (1) Fundamentals of Economic Decision-Making, (2) Economic Theory, (3) Money and Debt Management, (4) Business and Labor, (5) Macroeconomic Policies and Globalization, (6) Becoming Financially Secure.  

As an honors course, content is studied at a faster pace, at a higher level of difficulty, and with the incorporation of additional assignments and projects.  This course will include an emphasis on understanding economic principles and theories, while still instructing students in the valuable study of personal financial literacy.   Students will be asked to meet high expectations, intended to better prepare them for their future studies in higher education. Daily homework is expected.