Economics 2011

The proper understanding of the Science of Economics can help you to become wise in the following areas.


1. The use of money.

2. Investing for the future.

3. Making sound decisions.

4. Evaluating government programs and Politician’s promises.

5. Being a steward of the gifts the Lord has blessed each one of us with.

6. The steps and the process of starting and running your own business.


Scope and Sequence of Economics
1. Chapter 1 What is Economics


2. Introducing the Stock Market Game


3. Chapters 2-3 Demand and Supply


4. Chapter 5 What is the Economic Problem


5. Chapter 4 The Workings of a National Economy


6. Chapter 11 Measuring the Wealth of a Nation


Group Presentations:

The following chapters (6-9 and 13-18) will be presented orally over two days to the class by a group of 3-4 students. Each two day presentation worth 100 points will include:


1. An exhibit, power point, or website format.

2. An oral presentation and discussion time.

3. A handout to be used by the class to take notes during the presentation and as a study guide to review for a test on the material covered in the presentation.

4. Current data and information. The use of out dated data or information is not acceptable.

5. An outline of your presentation ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE of the presentation.

6. Main economic terms defined and applied to the topic.


7. Evidence that you prioritized your topic. Including important and excluding non essential data.

8. The lesson should have interactive and practical elements.



The 3 tests will cover Chapters 6-9 Chapters 13&15 Chapters 16-18

Ch. 6 Economic Systems Thursday and Friday November 11 and 12



Ch. 7 Forms of Business Ownership Monday and Tuesday November15 and 16



Ch. 8 & 9 Market Structure and Competition & Money Wednesday and Thursday November 17 and 18


Ch. 13 Inflation


Ch. 15 Budgeting and Buying


Ch. 16-17 Cash Management, Savings, and Consumer Credit


Ch. 18 Financial Planning- Insuring your Home, Auto, Health, and Life