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Economics can be defined in a few different ways. It's the study of scarcity, the study of how people use resources and respond to incentives, or the study of decision-making. It often involves topics like wealth and finance, but it's not all about money. Economics is a broad discipline that helps us understand historical trends, interpret today's headlines, and make predictions about the coming years.
Week 1 - Work for June 24 -26
Week 1 - Work for June 24 -26
This week, you will watch four videos that will introduce major concepts of Economics. You will complete the questions that correspond to each video.
What is Economics?
What is Economics?
HINT: Review the questions on the right so that you know what information you will need to pay attention to.
Activity #1 -
Activity #1 -
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MdD0jDeocAq9t_t7QQ07YBMsevvLmHnaEdyOP_Sgjjw/edit?usp=sharing
Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.
What to make?
What to make?
What is specialization and trade? How do countries decide whether they're going to make stuff or trade for stuff.
Activity # 2
Activity # 2
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HCe-eZU4_D-UywYfPTYoLA0_p91ORNTE9xTr0I_c_lo/edit?usp=sharing
Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.
What are the different economic systems?
What are the different economic systems?
Review your questions on the right before you watch the video.
Activity # 3
Activity # 3
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YEOWqNBnWjBZnMvtgskvQycJERjwEoKSOoMyZ6yhHqg/edit?usp=sharing
Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.
What is Supply and Demand?
What is Supply and Demand?
Review your questions on the right before you watch the video.
Activity # 4
Activity # 4
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V-572iwtF5UTfveGaTBLq2XQfL2pz3bMpsUUCBYIilQ/edit?usp=sharing
Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.
Week 2 - Work for June 29 - July 2
Week 2 - Work for June 29 - July 2
This week, you will explore macroeconomics, a branch of economics that studies the behavior and performance of an economy as a whole. You will complete a research project to find out who key officials and agencies in our local, state, and federal government that help stabilize our economy.
What is Macroeconomics?
What is Macroeconomics?
Activity #1
Activity #1
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6CYlIK9STCrtBOdmznO3ubRlm4Q2RQEBtqswrRuiNw/edit?usp=sharing
Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.
What is Productivity and Growth?
What is Productivity and Growth?
Activity # 2
Activity # 2
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XAtAffUzv_q040Y18UEyuOGl8ML-pMigM0SVBD6by8g/edit?usp=sharing
Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.
What is Inflation?
What is Inflation?
Activity # 3
Activity # 3
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P4R458jdpi_KR9qav8uvyH8cf197qOOGs4AethvFAgA/edit?usp=sharing
Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.
What is fiscal policy?
What is fiscal policy?
Activity # 4
Activity # 4
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g9UHwnFcS1rKepCdf2swJ-uxTHe1fbeIbUvuX4SM7XE/edit?usp=sharing
Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.
Week 3 - Work for July 6 - 10
Week 3 - Work for July 6 - 10
This is the midpoint of summer school. MIDTERM grades are due on July 10th. Be sure to complete all activities and send to your teacher.
What are Deficits and Debts?
What are Deficits and Debts?
Watch this video before completing the questions on Activity # 9
Week 4 - Work for July 13 - 17
Week 4 - Work for July 13 - 17
Week 5 - Work for July 20 - 24
Week 5 - Work for July 20 - 24
Week 6 - Work for July 27 - 28
Week 6 - Work for July 27 - 28
Thank you for being part of Summer School. This is our last week with only Monday and Tuesday. Be sure to send all of your completed work to your teacher. Stay safe and remember: wash your hands frequently, social distance and wear a mask when you are outside.
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