Course Description:

Students pursue a deeper understanding of the Economics principles of America.

Course Objectives:  The students will be able to:

• Analyze the fundamental principles that increase/decrease for supply and demand in our economy.

• Investigate the basics of the stock market.

• Analyze the online markets that are in place today.

• Analyze credit cards and interest rates in order to have more responsible personal finance.

• Job interviews and applications.

Course Content:

Unit 1 – Introduction to Economics

Unit 2 – How Markets Work

Unit 3 – Business and Labor

Unit 4 – Money Banking and Finance

Unit 5 – Measuring Economic Performance

Unit 6 – Government and the Economy

Course Core Values:  We are Champions of Character and will display them!

• Respect

• Responsibility

• Integrity

• Servant Leadership

• Sportsmanship

Policies:

• Homework will be assigned regularly.

• GFHS attendance, behavior, and dress    

       code policies will be enforced (see student handbook).

Grading Policy: Grades will be calculated using the total points method:  Exams/Quizzes, Essays, Homework/Classwork/Projects from each grading period grade.  The semester final exam and/or the culminating final of the overall semester grade.