Its important to understand the skills involved in learning process that both AP and myself want you to pursue in order to successfully master the topics inside this and other units. It will serve us as an orientation process on how we will take on the class.

1. Principles and models: This is the first step of the learning process and it intends to define economics principles and models.

2. Interpretation: In this second step, you will be expected to explain given economic outcomes as a whole.

3. Manipulation: Here, you will determine outcomes of specific economic situations.

4. Graphing and Visuals model economic situations using graphs or visual representations.

I hope that we can reach agreements for this class to be a succesful learning enviornment. Please take note of the following:

Be empathic towards your teacher, your peers and yourself. That includes respect, tolerance, and understanding.

Don´t be afraid to reach out to your teacher. We will use Google Chat or mail for any questions or doubts that you might have. Same goes for parents. I hope to return communication within the next 24 hours for both. My email account is: juan.hernandez@cng.edu.co

This is an AP class. I expect you to give it your best. I expect this from myself aswell. I also would like for you to have your camera on at all times during the class and be properly dressed for it. This is part of the respect that you, your peers and myself deserve. My experience has shown me that this champions student performance in these virtual times.

A greek philosopher called Plato talk about a virtue called Temperance, or the moderation of impulses. Please refrain from using you mobile phones during class. You will miss out on important explanations of the class!

Be prepared for every class. You will be given as asynchronous work for every week, and will be expected to have it ready when the topic is being reviewed in class.

Your input is very important for the class. Do you have any questions regarding economics? Please share!

These are the standards of the Social Studies Department

Standard 1: Thinks chronologically and spatially

SS1.1: Understands and analyzes major eras, topics, themes, and phenomenon in the real world (Thinks chronologically and spatially)

SS1.2: Evaluates cause and effect relationships (Thinks chronologically and spatially)

SS1.3: Assesses continuity and change over time, making connections between past and present events. (Thinks chronologically and spatially)

SS1.4: Analyzes, uses and/or creates visual data to represent ideas (graphs, maps, timelines, etc..(Thinks chronologically and spatially)

Standard 2: Interprets information

SS2.1: Identifies the main idea in arguments, analyzing the reasoning, and evaluating the validity of the conclusions (Interprets information)

SS2.2: Compares and interprets multiple, diverse perspectives on an issue to understand its complexity. (Interprets information)

Standard 3: Conducts effective research

SS3.1: Gathers credible, relevant evidence from multiple sources to support analysis, reflection and research (Conducts effective research)

SS3.2: Cites specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and/or secondary sources, and consistently applies appropriate citation style. (Conducts effective research)

Standard 4: Communicates effectively

SS4.1: Produces clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

SS4.2: Chooses and employs effective oral communication techniques, considering audience, context, and purpose

SS4.3: Uses technology to communicate concepts in a creative and effective manner.

*Standards were adopted and modified from California, Colorado and New York State Common Core Standards*

A description of an effort and why it matters