Welcome to economics! I will be the first to say that this class moves way too fast, but this is the course that we are required to teach at this pace. Please do not get behind. You will regret this week 3.
Syllabus: Fall 2018-19 Economics Syllabus
Calendar: Fall 2018-19 Economics Calendar
Your EOC is October 17th and 18th
20% of grade.
Gentle Reminders for Econ:
- Use your time in class.
- You will not need the book in class. You will receive an online access code.
- Read over your economics notes nightly.
- Complete your Essential Questions packet completely. THE EQs SERVE AS YOUR STUDY GUIDE FOR THE UNIT TEST.
Complete the following in class-Day 1!
1. Create an account for www.usatestprep.com. Become a member of Blackmon's class. Make note of your password and place in your phone and on your syllabus.
2. Sign up for economics reminders:
Enter this number 81010
Text this message @econ-govUNIT 1 TEST FRIDAY - Wednesday August 15th.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THE DAY OF THE TEST.
RESOURCES THIS WEEK:
Unit 1 Vocab Foundations of Economics
Unit 1 Vocab Foundations of Economics
Unit 1 Real Talk Review.pdf ONE PAGE REVIEW
PROJECT INFO: See Econ Projects: Current Events Link to the left.
WORKSHEETS:
1. Unit 1 Essential Questions:
2. Understanding the Circular Flow:
Wednesday:
Complete Transcripts. While I go through transcripts, complete the following activity
Cost of Living Exercise: Extension - You do not need to complete this outside of class.
COMPLETE 1-7 VOCAB WITH EXAMPLES & E?S 1-2
Thursday: PRE-TEST 2409 Lab
2. Use this powerpoint to complete Essential Questions 1-5
COMPLETE 8-16 VOCAB; E?S 3-5
FRIDAY: Continue from TUESDAY Class Meeting 2nd block; Catch-up - USATestPrep; Quizlet Review
COMPLETE E?S 6-8 Vocab 17-23
MINI-TEST #1 WEDNESDAY!
EXTENSION:
North Korea:
North Korea:
Cuba:
USSR:
REVIEW - http://study.com/academy/lesson/traditional-command-market-economies-of-central-south-america.html
Let's Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Dz44_o_irM - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:
Tuesday, August 14th: E?s and Vocab Due Today; Review Unit 1
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15TH: UNIT 1 EXAM; Project Info given and modeled in class.
Project #1 Due FRIDAY AUGUST 10TH