Lawrence Central - Econ Central

Syllabus

Course Title: Economics
Department: Social Studies
Teachers: Mr. Horvath, Mr. Meier, Mr. Weir
Textbook: Economics by Arthur O'Sullivan, et.al; Prentice Hall, 2010
Course Web Site: http://www.weironline.net/econcentral

Description:

1 Semester, 1 Credit, Taken during the senior year
Course Numbers 1513 (fall) 1514 (spring)

This course provides a survey of economic principles and issues to give students a sound grasp of both the theoretical and practical approaches to economics.
Study from a textbook and business simulations provide knowledge that is useful in itself but also an aid in better understanding the impact of economic
decisions by individuals, businesses, and government officials.

CORE 40 and AHD course

Topic Covered:

Unit	Topic	Indiana State Standard(s)
1	Scarcity, Economic Reasoning, and Supply and Demand	1 and 2
2	Microeconomics	3
3	Macroeconomics	4, 5, 6, and 7
4	International Trade	8

Methods of Assessment:

pre and post test
test given at the end of each unit or standard
project based learning
6+1 writing activities supported with rubrics
quizzes
homework assignments
final exam based upon Indiana Department of Education's End of Course Test

Major Assignments:

One major project based learning activity will be conducted each course. Additional smaller individual and group activities will also be assigned. These activities will change each semester and will be modified to meet each classes unique learning style. For current activities please consult the class schedule at http://www.weironline.net/econcentral/schedule.htm.

Strategies to Support Instructional Framework:

in-class simulations, games, and activities
formative and summative assessments
project based learning (authentic long term projects)
cooperative groups
videocast and on-line videos
guided note taking
technology based instruction with feedback
on-line practice quizzes
6+1 writing rubrics
ability to contact the instructor outside of the school day
parent / guarding conferencing and communications
frequent emailed progress reports to parents and guardians

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