Economics – Syllabus

Course Description

Economics is a senior requirement necessary for graduation. The course is designed to introduce and familiarize students with the major microeconomic concepts and select macroeconomic theories.

Course Text

Economics: Principles in Action

Outside Readings

Select primary source readings and opinion-editorials based on relevant content

Preparation, Assessment, and Enrichment

• Unit study guides
• Chapter review questions
• Content worksheets
• Questions based on outside readings
• Chapter quizzes
• Unit tests (based on multiple chapters)
• Other activities and projects (including a football or baseball simulation) designed to enrich the learning experience
• A field trip to be named (at the instructors discretion)

Unit Study Guide (elaborated)

Each unit you will be given a study guide that includes pages to be read within the text and key terms to define and know. This is intended to be used as a guide for assigned readings and a preparation for quizzes and unit tests.

Course Outline

Unit 1

Chapter 1: What is Economics

Chapter 2: Economic Systems

Unit 2

Chapter 4: Demand

Chapter 5: Supply

Chapter 6: Prices

Unit 3

Chapter 7: Market Structure

Chapter 8: Business Organizations

Unit 4

Chapter 10: Money and Banking

Chapter 11: Financial Markets