Economics and Financial Literacy

Course Description

Welcome to our high school course, 'Economics Unveiled: Understanding the American Economy.' In this comprehensive introduction, we'll explore the intricacies of the American economy, including supply and demand analysis, the workings of money and banking, the dynamics of employment and GDP, and the foundations of economic growth. Through this engaging journey, you'll gain a solid foundation in economic principles that will empower you to make informed decisions in both your personal and professional life. Join us in unraveling the complexities of our economic system and become a knowledgeable and critical thinker in today's ever-changing economic landscape.

Market Forces

Learn this: I will learn market structure and how government intervenes

Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know how to:

Understand how scarcity and shortages affect the economy as a whole.
What are the different market systems to choose from and the circular flow of the economy.
Understand and be able to use Demand, Market Demand Schedules, Supply, Market Supply Schedules, and Market Equilibrium
How government intervention affects supply and demand?

Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.

Macroeconomics Growth Indicators

Learn this: I will learn what the indicators for economic growth are and what can be learned from them.

Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know how to:

What is Macroeconomics?
What is GDP, real and nominal?
Measures of Economic growth. How are they used and can you utilize them?
How do employment and inflation affect our business cycle?

Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.

Personal Finance Budgeting

Learn this: I will learn about earning income, buying goods and services.

Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know how to:

Understand at least one personal short-term and long-term financial goal.
Develop a detailed, balanced budget.
Choose and utilize one or more tools for budgeting and financial management to regularly track my income and expenses.

Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.

Personal Finance Managing Risk

Learn this: I will learn about managing assets and insurance.

Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know how to:

Evaluate trade-offs between types of insurances for an individual.
Learn and practice strategies for making spending and saving decisions that are consistent with my goals and values.
Reflect on the outcome of my choices to determine what I might do similarly or different in the future.

Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.

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