Mr. Kemp

A.S. B.A. M.Ed.

Room 16

Conference Period = 7th

The student will gain a good overall perspective of economics in the United States and on the international level. The student will also gain insight into world markets and the increasing role of the international marketplace. Hopefully, students will feel empowered and stay informed on current trends that will effect the US and world economy.

Required Text: Economics Principles & Practice: Glencoe, 1995 (provided)

Daily Print: Dallas Morning News Fort Worth Star Telegram, Gainesville Daily Register

Monthly/Weekly Print: Time Newsweek USA Today Wall Street Journal US News

WWW: Most branches of the US government that deal with international relations now have home pages that can be found with a simple search.

TV: MSNBC CNBC ABC CBS NBC CNN KERA

Radio: WBAP 820 AM KERA 90.1 FM

Chapter 1 "Introduction: TINSTAAFL"

Chapter 2 "Economic Systems"

Chapter 13 "Markets and Investments"

Chapter 9 "Taxes"

Chapter 6 "Prices and Decision Making"

Chapter 4 "Demand"

Chapter 3 "Business"

Chapter 15 "Growth & The Business Cycle"

Chapter 19 "Comparative Economic Systems"

Tests = 50 %

Notebook = 10 %

Class Participation = 10 %

The number of the tests in the course may vary but the student is expected to take all tests, as no grades will be dropped. Students are responsible for scheduling with the instructor a time to make up a missed exam or homework assignment. Exams will vary between short answer, multiple choice, true false, essay, and performance based criteria. Tests will include information presented in class & text material not covered in class.

A major research project is required of every student in the course. The project will be market and business oriented and will focus on a real life situation. More information will be given at a later time.

1. You must be seated and ready to begin class when the bell rings.
2. Bring your notebook, book, library book, and supplies every day.
3. Only three tardies are allowed per six weeks.
4. Do not talk over others and raise you hand to be recognized.
5. Respect yourself, each other, and each other’s property.
6. Only one hall pass is allowed per six weeks at my discretion. An unused hall pass will be exchanged for extra credit if unused.
7. Disruption of class will result in your removal at my disrection. I will not tolerate inappropriate

behavior of any kind.

8. All school rules are to be followed at all times.
9. Students will refrain from racism, sexism, or "picking" on another student.

Cheating or plagiarism will result in a grade of "F" being assigned for that particular test or assignment in addition to disciplinary action.

Inappropriate behavior of any kind will result in disciplinary action.

This course outline and grading policy is for your information and reference. It does not constitute a binding agreement. The instructor is free to alter it or make adjustments as necessary at any time.

1. Current Events – Students will utilize outside sources (newspaper, Internet, magazines) to gather information for their presentation. These presentations will be assessed the value of one test grade per six weeks. This assignment will be researched & completed outside of class. All current events must focus on the economy in that they must deal with companies who have stock traded on one of the national or regional stock markets. Current events will be checked every Friday. The student should summarize the article in a paragraph and tell why the event may help or hurt the company’s stock. (See stock trading below)

1. Students must read at least one book per six weeks on an individual or topic that is related to economics. Books must be approved by the instructor. A written three-page report will be required every six weeks. Your book must accompany you to class on a daily basis as it is considered a class material.

1. Stock will be traded on Friday. The student is responsible for finding a written article about a company that will effect a buy or sell move. This article will be attached to a piece of notebook paper and a 2-3 paragraph summary will be written on the back. Students should strive to find articles by using the Internet, newspaper, or periodicals. The sum of all the current event assignments will count as one test grade. Class time will be given to work on this assignment. Students may also be asked to report on their portfolios orally as part of their grade.

1. Each student is required to have a hard cover three ring binder (get a big one if you can). All of your work will be kept inside of your notebook. The notebook constitutes 10 % of your grade each six weeks. You need to bring your notebook every day as it is considered a class material. The notebook should be divided into the following sections with tabbed dividers:

1. Class Notes
2. Vocabulary
3. Class Work
4. Business/Current Events
5. Book Reports

1. Tests
2. Stock Portfolio (weekly printout)

As an incentive students who elect to take the final or who are not exempt may use their notebook on the final exam.

1) Homework will be assigned in addition to the above standing assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to turn in work when it is due. I do not take late work under normal circumstances.