EXPLORATIONS INTO ECONOMICS

The International High School at Lafayette Mr. Joel Spring 2014

EXPLORATIONS INTO ECONOMICS

Mr. Joel Room 202 jtroge@inths.org ihsleconomics.blogspot.com

BASIC INFORMATION

EXPLORATIONS INTO ECONOMICS

This class will cover introductory

concepts in micro and macro economics, establishing connections to the field of sociology and social studies. CLASS SUMMARY

EXPLORATIONS INTO ECONOMICS

Introduction February 4-February 7

Unit 5 February 10-March 14

Unit 6 March 17-April 11 Unit 7 April 24-May 30 Unit 8 June 2-June 16

CALENDAR

EXPLORATIONS INTO ECONOMICS

Unit 5 The World of Economics

-Explores the different ways that economists measure, assess and predict the various sectors of an economy Unit 6 Working for a Living -Explores the labor market, wages and the concept of human capital Unit 7 Brooklyns Next Big Business -Explores the economics of firms, savings and investment Unit 8 Economics in the Real World -Explores the evolution of economic theories in global history, as well as the development of free-market capitalism in the United States

CURRICULUM

EXPLORATIONS INTO ECONOMICS

Projects and Participation = 75% Quizzes = 25%
Extra Credit will be limited but available

GRADING BREAKDOWN