AP Economics Syllabus
SYLLABUS FOR Economics
12th
GRADE
TEACHER: John
Noel
Course Objectives:
1. Explain the role of scarcity in answering the basic
economic questions of what, how, how much, and for whom to produce.
2. Compare the development and characteristics of the
world’s traditional, command, and market economies
3. Analyze graphs to determine changes in supply and
demand and their effect on equilibrium price and quality
4. Explain the impact of the labor market on the
market economy of the
5. Explain the competitive nature of the market
system.
6. Explain costs and benefits of government
intervention in the economy of the
7. Describe methods by which the
8. Describe the effect of fluctuations in national
output and its relationship to the causes and costs of unemployment and
inflation
9. Describe economic stabilization policies of the
10. Explain the role of money and the structure of the
banking system of the
11. Explain the past and present impact of the Federal
Reserve Bank on the economy of the
12. Explain basic elements of international trade
Course Description:
Economics is a one-semester required course for the twelfth grade that focuses on the biblical principles of economics. Students use biblical principles of stewardship, mutual responsibility, and humanity to analyze issues and problems in contemporary economic systems. The history of economic theory and principle are presented. In addition, they examine the consequences of public policies and their impact upon current economic conditions.
Twelfth- grade students are developmentally capable of complex analytical reasoning.
Course content and effective instructional methods encourage the development of skills
for recognizing economic and social problems, proposing alternatives, and evaluating the
costs and benefits of choices. Special emphasis is placed the development of Christian stewardship. Therefore, it is the duty of Christians to support the church with prayers, service, and gifts; and, to support the needy with justice, mercy, and faithfulness.
Economics is designed to include analysis of primary sources, economic data, and economic research using a variety of instructional techniques.
Class Behavior: Students are
expected to be on time and there in their seats, ready to learn when the bell
rings. This means conversations have ended and class material is readily
available. There is one voice in the
class at a time, usually mine. If you have something to share with the class,
that is pertinent, raise your hand and wait to be called upon. Respect your
fellow classmates and yourself by not carrying on side conversations. Disruptions and inappropriate behavior will
be dealt with in accordance with the student handbook.
Academic dishonesty
is not tolerated!
Academic dishonesty will be defined as representing
another's work as your own. This
includes but is not limited to plagiarism, cheating on tests, quizzes and
homework. If academic dishonesty is
present the work will be forfeited and you will receive a zero for that item.
Gum and candy are not
allowed in the classroom.
It is expected that
students will respect the physical materials and furniture that have been
provided in the classroom. There is to be no marking or carving or disfiguring
of any kind on the items in the classroom.
Student Handbook: Students and
parents need to be familiar with the student handbook especially the items that
have to do with absences from class (number of days allowed and admittance
policies) and the length of time allowed for make-up work.
Grading: Quizzes, 10
pts each
Case
studies 25 pts
Tests 100 pts
Materials Needed: Pen, paper, textbooks.
Computer access is
necessary to get assignments on the teacher’s web page. Grades will be posted
to Edline weekly As a
class we will go to the computer lab to do research on the
internet. All students must have a current computer account.
Communication with
Teacher: Please communicate with me via e-mail (my name is hyperlinked to my e-mail)
Please feel free to contact me anytime.