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Welcome to Economics!
Materials Needed:
Paper/ pen or pencil/ colored pencils/ (be aware that we will not be leaving our seats, so bring extra, extra, extra pens/pencils or have a hand sharpener). You will not be allowed to borrow!!!!!
Please see Schoology for lesson plans and assignments
E-mail: Kcoyle@acpsd.net
July 25, 2023
Dear Parents,
I am looking forward to having your son/daughter in my class this year. I will do my best not only to teach Economics, but also to prepare your teenager for high school and beyond. Students will get the most out of this course if they are prepared for class each day. The textbook is especially important, for we will be covering many of the text exercises in class. Students have the option of checking out a hard copy text book from the bookroom, or using the online version located at Clever.com. Students are expected to bring loose-leaf notebook and a writing instrument to class every day. (Please bring extra as we will not be borrowing)
It is very important that you and your student remember that Economics is a semester class and as we are now on block schedule, we will complete the class in NINE WEEKS! Students will need to study daily as we will test frequently (weekly).
I believe that homework is an essential part of the learning process as it reinforces ideas presented in class. If there are no written assignments, students are expected to review class notes and reading assignments. Please check schoology for assignments.
Course Objectives: Economics will include experiences that provide for the study of production, distribution, and consumption to allow the learner to demonstrate an understanding of scarcity and choice, demand and supply, the world of work, free enterprise economy, economic institutions, government, national economy and trade.
Course Requirements: Essential ingredients for students’ success in this course are a positive attitude and putting forth their best quality work. An open mind and a willingness to accept differences in others will be necessary in order for you to gain the most from this course. Course work will include extensive reading, writing, and projects.
Materials: To be a success in this class it is essential that you bring your materials to class EVERYDAY.
White, college-ruled loose-leaf paper.
Pens and at least one #2 pencil.
Text book – Understanding Economics
(Remember – Economics 101 – Nothing in life is free - YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BORROW ANY SUPPLIES -BRING EXTRA!!!!)
Course Grading: Grading will occur on a variety of assignments, including writing, discussion responses, oral presentations, group work, outside reading, tests, presentations, and participation. The school grading system outlined in the student handbook will be strictly adhered to in this course.
Grading Scale: A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C= 70-89; D=60-69; F=0-59
Please do not hesitate to ask me questions or request any additional help if you need it. You need this course to graduate. The percentages used to derive class averages each 9 weeks will be as follows:
Chapter Tests/ Major Projects 60%
Classwork/homework/quizzes 40%
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` TOTAL 100%
Attendance: There will be a “Bell Ringer” on the board daily. While you are working, attendance will be taken and homework will be checked.
Make-up work: You have as many days to make up the work as you have been “excused” for your absence (See Student Handbook). REMEMBER: I will not pursue about your missed work; you must check schoology, check with fellow students, or get any notes or explanations from a trusted classmate.
It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out what you have missed. Students excused for school-sponsored activities will be expected to complete work before the absence for the activity.
Trades: Being on time means being in your seat when the bell rings (not running through the door as it rings!). The door will be closed after the tardy bell rings. If you come after the door is shut, you must have a tardy pass to be admitted. Do not shake the door to make your presence known.
DISCIPLINE: This will comply with North Augusta High School’s Student Handbook and Aiken County’s Code of Conduct. I expect you to behave in an acceptable manner.
I am looking forward to a wonderful year. If your teen works hard, she/he WILL succeed. I am always willing to help students achieve success in my class, but they must take the responsibility to try their best. Good grades are attainable for every student. Let’s have a GREAT year!
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Week 10 March 26-March 31 Supply
Lesson Plans April 19 - April 19 Lesson Plans
Sept 14 week 3 continue chapter 1, circular flow/ppf/
Sept 21 week 4 continue chapter 1, factors of production and Gross Domestic Product
Sept 28 Week 5 Economics Systems/ begin free enterprise economies in prep for stock market game
Oct 5 week 6 continue Economic Systems and free enterprise
October 12/ Week 7 complete Economic Systems/ begin Capitalism - begin stock purchases
Oct 19 Week 8 - economic goals, stock purchases
week 9 October 26 - test on Capitalism, begin Demand. Continue with stock discussions
week 12 Nov 16 Supply supply / work includes virtual work for week of November 23
supply packet 1 supply packet 2
5.1 power point Supply 5.2 power point Theory of Production 5.3 power point profit maximization
Week of Nov 30 (after Thanksgiving Break)
page 167 - read Supply, Demand and the Cost of Super Bowl Advertising - then answer the 3 questions
page 173 - questions 1,3,4,5,6
study for Chapter 5 test
Week of December 7 -- Chapter 5 test, define chapter 6 terms
Week of Dec 14 Dec 14 - Dow Jones
Week of Jan 4 January 4 lesson plans - Dow Jones and company profiles corporate profiles
January 11 lesson plans competition/ monopolies. students are to read chapter 7 and define terms
February 8 - watch Tucker, A man and his dreams. supplemental for teaching about Market Competition - specifically Oligopolies.
Wednesday May 27, 2020 --- ALL PACKETS ARE NOW DUE!!! if you have not turned yours in, please email photos of it to me, OR let me know when and where you drop it off as I have already collected the ones turned in. Please check your grade in power schools and let me know if there is a problem.
Friday May 1 - Phase 3 District Learning Packets are available on the district web site. /Page/41736 (go to bottom of page, click on Social Studies and then Economics). Please take a photo of completed work and email it to me.
Monday, April 6 - Phase 2 District Learning Packets are available on the district web site. As of today I have no information on when they will be due. Phase 1 packets are to be submitted by email OR you can deliver the completed packet when you pick up the Phase 2 packet on either April 13 or 14. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me using your school email. I am communicating via email (to your district email).
UPDATE:: Monday, March 30. As of today it seems that the 2nd distance learning packet will be distributed in a drive by method on April 13 and 14. For the 1st DLP, you will be expected to bring the completed packet with you when you return to school OR - you may take pictures and email them to me. Remember, you can use google or email me if you have questions. I have not heard from several of you since we left school, please check your school email as that is my main way of communicating. You may also follow here for updates.
You are to complete the distant learning packet (either the hardcopy that you are to pick up from the school, or the electronic version using the below link - if the link does not work go to the Aiken County page and look under announcements for the Distance Learning Link - once you have been directed to the page, scroll down to the bottom right and click on Social Studies, then click on Economics)
Once you have completed the packet, you can email to me (take a picture of work). If you have any questions, you can use the book on Clever.com, Google, or email me.
To log into Clever, for the username you use your lunch ID and for the password you use your 8 digit birthday
Stay updated on this link, and feel free to email me at mbranon@acpsd.net with any questions.
* Distance Learning Packets can be picked up at the NAHS multipurpose room Thursday from 12:00-7:00 and Friday from 8:00-4:00.
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Week 22 Jan 27 - 31 week 22 Jan 27 - 31
Week 21 Jan 20 - 24 week 21 Jan 20 - 24
Week 20 Jan 13 - 17 Week 20 Jan 13 - 17
Week 19 Jan 6-10 week 19 jan 6-10 , Introduce project - due March 12/ 13
Beginning December 20 - CHRISTMAS BREAK
Week 17 - Exams all week/ every class
Dec 9 lesson plans Dec 9 - Dec 13
Week 15 Dec 1 - Dec 6 supply
Week 14 Nov 18
Mon - stock market on computers
week 13 Nov 11
Mon/Tue - complete chapter notes/discussion/ book work
Wed/Thur - demand test
Fri - stock market on computers
week 12 Nov 4
Mon - begin notes & discussion on demand elasticity
Tue/ - benchmark test - cont. notes & discussion on demand elasticity
Thur/Fri - - cont. notes & discussion on demand elasticity, begin elasticity
week 11 Oct 28
Mon/Tue - notes & discussion - demand/ demand determinants - introduce project/ book work
wed/Thur - notes & discussion - demand/ demand determinants - source activity
Fri - begin notes & discussion on demand elasticity
Week 10 October 21
Mon, Oct 21 - No School - report cards distributed
Tue/ Wed - demand/
Thur/Fri - cont - notes/ demand
Week 9 of October October 14 - Stock Market Game Begins
Mon - continue stock discussion
Tue/Wed - computer lab - begin stock puchases/ exploring game website (Wed early classes will meet in Gym for presentation)
Thur/ - stocks cont
Fri - NO School
Week of October 7/ Week 8
Tue/Wed -n Economic Systems/Goals test
Thur/Fri - personal finance (stocks)
Week of September 30/ Week 7
Mon/Tue - Cont Economic Goals
Wed/Thur - Economic Goals W/S (lightbulb)
Fri/Mon - Review/ Book Work
Supplies - Text Book, Notebook, Writing utensil
Week 3 September 3 -6
Standard 1 Scarcity- productive resources are limited. Therefore, people cannot have all the goods and services they want; as a result, they must choose some things and give up others.
Objectives: TSWBAT:
- Understand the source of scarcity
- Identify types of goods
- Make inference about value
Essential Questions:
- What effect do limited resources and unlimited wants have on the economy
- When purchasing a particular good, what questions could you ask yourself to help identify the best products
- Why do you think some goods are more valuable than others
Tue/Wed - Goods/Service
Paradox of Value
GDP
Thur/Fri GDP
Factors of production
PPF
Week 4 September 9-13
Standard 2- Effective decision making requires comparing the additional cost of alternatives with the addition benefits. Many choices involve doing a little more or a little less of something: few choices are “all or nothing” decisions
Objectives: TSWBAT:
- Determine cause and effect of making choices
- Describe how societies answer the basic economic questions of what to produce, how to produce it, and for whom to produce it.
- Analyze the behavioral aspect of economics
Essential Questions:
- What effect do limited resources and unlimited wants have on the economy?
Mon/Tue PPF (Production Possibilities Frontier)
Wed/Thurs. Growth/Specialization/Circular Flow Chart/ Cost-Benefits
Fri/Mon Test
Week of September 30/ Week 6
Mon/Tue - Cont Economic Goals
Wed/Thur - Economic Goals W/S (lightbulb)
Fri/Mon - Review/ Book Work
Week of October 7/ Week 7
Tue/Wed -n Economic Systems/Goals test
Thur/Fri - personal finance (stocks)
Week 8 of October October 14 - Stock Market Game Begins
Mon - continue stock discussion
Tue/Wed - computer lab - begin stock puchases/ exploring game website (Wed early classes will meet in Gym for presentation)
Thur/ - stocks cont
Fri - NO School
Week of October 21
Mon, Oct 21 - No School - report cards distributed
Tue/ Wed - business ownership/ sole Proprietorships/ partnerships/corps
Thur/Fri - cont - notes/ questions
Oct 28
Mon/Tue - computers/ stocks
wed/Thur - notes/ complete questions/
week I lesson plans August 19, 2019
Week 2 - August 26 scarcity/ factors of production
week September 2 - Economics Systems
week September 8 - Economics Systems continued
week September 15 - test on Economic Systems Wed/Thur
Week September 22 - Free Enterprise/ Capitalism
Week September 29 - Economic Goals
Week October 6 - test on Capitalism
Week October 13 - Demand
Week October 20 - Demand
Week October 27 Test on Demand/ begin Supply
Week November 3 Supply
Week November 10 - Supply
Week Nov 17 Test on Supply
honors - chapter 1 test on Friday/ Sept 21
lesson plans week 10 October 15
Friday December 7, chapter 2 test (A/B class)
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