Economics, A Study for Life
Teacher: Terri Threadgill
Grades: 9-12
Meets: Tuesday
Class Description: Please join me in a discussion of Economics and the business world. Because of my education and experience in both the business and homeschool world, I have tailored my lesson plans to introduce economic principles, but will also offer opportunity for the students to experience outlining and leading class discussion from their chapter notes.
One 5-10 page term paper will be due in early December. I am not a grammarian but ask the students to write for their audience--me. Over the years, I have learned more from the students' thoughtful papers than almost anything else. Together we will find a topic which appeals to them so that they can enjoy the researching process which should make their writing process easier.
I believe every high school student needs exposure to the real world of Economics so will bring in as many current events and real life examples as possible.
Using the Abeka textbook and Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? for our homework and discussion, I think you will be surprised at how interesting and relevant the study of economics can be. We will talk about the history of money, supply and demand, oligopolies and more with a few biography studies for our history buffs and a few graphs for our math minds. In order to count this as a credit on your transcript, you will have weekly homework, and a paper. Both books are interesting This class works best with lots of discussion!
Maximum number of students: 10
Cost per student (numeric only): $40 per month (single semester)
Homework: In order to thoroughly cover the book, class homework takes a couple of hours each week. You will have to read at least one chapter each week from our textbook, outline the chapter, complete vocabulary words and answer questions about the chapter. One term paper of 5-10 pages is in early December. We will have a few quizzes, a mid-term exam and a final exam on December 21.
Supplies that the students should bring to class: Abeka’s high school textbook Economics Work and Prosperity in Christian Perspective, second edition, by Russell Kirk. You will also need paper and pencil and access to a copy of the book, Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? by Richard J Maybury. Penny Candy is in the Allen Public library.
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