Economics - Class Page
You will find class announcements, assignments, events, and activities listed in reverse chronological order. The most recent will be found first.
On Wednesday, May 24th, students took the Utah State Skills Test for Economics, Period 6.
The Test I. D. Number is as follows: JZ6MHTAP
The Precision Exams login is as follows: (Please use the Student Login)
www.precisionexams.com/usoe/welcome/
The Test I. D. Number is as follows: JZ6MHTAP
The Precision Exams login is as follows: (Please use the Student Login)
www.precisionexams.com/usoe/welcome/
On Monday, May 22nd, students took the SLO Post-assessment for Economics.
Please find posted below your Test I.D. Number for the Jordan School District's SLO Post-assessment: 290835
You may access the quiz at the following web link:
https://app.masteryconnect.com/bubblesheet/
Please find posted below your Test I.D. Number for the Jordan School District's SLO Post-assessment: 290835
You may access the quiz at the following web link:
https://app.masteryconnect.com/bubblesheet/
Posted below are the PowerPoint notes that summarize the curriculum for this semester course, and contain all of the information that will be covered by the Jordan School District SLO Post Assessment, and the Utah State Skills Test (which will serve as our final exam). We will be reviewing these notes in class, however, spaced repetition is the best practice for committing this information to your long-term memory. Best of success!
economics_review.pptx | |
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On Wednesday, May 10th, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 15, "Global Trade." This assignment is worth 100 points. This is our last chapter. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
chap_15.docx | |
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chapter_15_-_global_trade.pptx | |
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On Monday, May 8th, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 14, "Economic Stability." This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
chap_14.docx | |
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economic_stability.ppt | |
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On Thursday, May 4th, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 13, "Money & Financial Institutions." This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
chap_13.docx | |
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money_and_financial_institutions.ppt | |
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On Friday, April 28th, students researched and completed the "Breaking the Glass Ceiling" assignment. This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
breaking_the_glass_ceiling.docx | |
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On Wednesday, April 26th, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 12, "Government & the Economy." This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
chap_12.docx | |
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government_and_the_economy.ppt | |
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On Monday, April 24th, students earned a reward day. We had sodas, cookies, and donuts, and students had a catch-up and make-up day.
On Thursday, April 20th, our class participated in a group dynamics exercise entitled "Cartels & Competition." This group activity is worth 100 points. Your score will be based on your participation.
cartels___competition.pptx | |
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On Tuesday, April 18th, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 11, "How Businesses Compete." This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
chap_11_-_competition.docx | |
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how_businesses_compete_chap_11.ppt | |
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On Friday, April 7th, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 10, "The U.S. Labor Force." This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
chap_10.docx | |
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chap_10.ppt | |
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On Wednesday, April 5th, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 9, "Production & Productivity." This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
chap_9.docx | |
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chap_9.ppt | |
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On Monday, April 3rd, students used this period to catch-up and make-up any assignments, quizzes, or essays that show up in Skyward as missing for the 4th Quarter. There are only 17 "A" Days, and 18 "B" Days remaining in the school year. Please use this time wisely to get caught up. Thank you for your cooperation!
On Thursday, March 30th, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 8, "Financing a Business." This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
chap_8.docx | |
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chapter_8_financing_a_business.ppt | |
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On Tuesday, March 28th, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 7, "The Free Enterprise System," This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
ch._7_-_free_enterprise.doc | |
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ch._7_-_free_enterprise.ppt | |
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Please Note! Thursday, March 23rd, marks the end of the Third Quarter. All late work and make-up work must be turned in by Midnight, Thursday evening, March 23rd, to received credit for the Third Quarter. Thank you!!!
On Thursday, March 23rd, we reviewed Economics for the 3rd Quarter, and discussed Mission Statements. No points will be assigned for today.
economics_review.pptx | |
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our_guiding_principles.pptx | |
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On Monday, March 21st, we reviewed our past quarter in Economics. Following our review and discussion please take the quiz on Mastery Connect:
Your Test I.D. Number for this quiz is as follows: 228573
You may access the quiz at the following web link:
https://app.masteryconnect.com/bubblesheet/
Your Test I.D. Number for this quiz is as follows: 228573
You may access the quiz at the following web link:
https://app.masteryconnect.com/bubblesheet/
On Friday, March 17th, students used this day as a catch-up, make-up day. The last day to turn in late work is next Thursday, March 23rd, the end of the 3rd Quarter.
On Wednesday, March 15th, we finished watching the movie, "Forever Strong." The writing prompt is posted below. This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
forever_strong.docx | |
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On Monday, March 13th, our class website was down. Therefore, we began watching the movie, "Forever Strong."
On Thursday, March 9th, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 6, "Consumers, Savers, & Investors," This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
chap6.docx | |
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consumers_savers_investors.ppt | |
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File Type: | ppt |
On Tuesday, March 7th, students finished watching the movie, "Jobs." The writing prompt and directions are posted below. This reflective mini-essay is worth 100 points. With the remaining time left in the period, please work on any missing assignments you haven't finished as yet. Thank you for your cooperation!
On Friday, March 3rd, students finished watching the movie, "Jobs" - the birth and growth of Apple Computer. This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.Chapter5.worksheet
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.Chapter5.worksheet
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
jobs__the_movie_.docx | |
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On Wednesday, March 1st, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 5, "The Market Clearing Price." This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.Chapter5.worksheet
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.Chapter5.worksheet
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
chap_5.docx | |
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market_clearing.ppt | |
File Size: | 216 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
On Friday, February 24th, students completed their own Resume. This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.resume.project
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.resume.project
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
resume_project.docx | |
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resume_example.docx | |
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On Tuesday, February 21st, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 4, "The Law of Supply." This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
chap_4.docx | |
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supply.ppt | |
File Size: | 223 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
On Thursday, February 15th, we conducted a class participation event called, "The Tragedy of The Commons." Those who participate will earn 100 points.
the_tragedy_of_the_commons.pptx | |
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On Tuesday, January 14th, after completing Chapter 3, "The Law of Demand," we watched portions of "Without Limits," the birth of Nike. This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
without_limits.docx | |
File Size: | 40 kb |
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On Tuesday, February 14th, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 3, "The Law of Demand." This assignment is worth 100 points. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
chapter_3.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
demand_show.ppt | |
File Size: | 339 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
On Friday, February 10th, students used their class time to catch up on missing assignments.
On Wednesday, February 8th, students completed the "Panama Papers" assignment, posted below. This assignment is worth 100 points, and is due at the end of our class period on Tuesday, February 14th. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.jobs.essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
panama_papers.docx | |
File Size: | 40 kb |
File Type: | docx |
On Monday, February 6th, we reviewed and discussed Unit 2, "The Free Enterprise System." This assignment is worth 100 points, and is due at the end of our class period on Wednesday, February 8th. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.walter mitty essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.walter mitty essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
the_free_enterprise_system.docx | |
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the_free_enterprise_system.ppt | |
File Size: | 293 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
On Thursday, February 2nd, we reviewed and discussed Unit 1.2, "Trade-offs & Opportunity Cost." This assignment is worth 100 points, and is due at the end of our class period on Thursday, February 2nd. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.walter mitty essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.walter mitty essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
chap_1.2_glencoe_notes.doc | |
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chap_1.2_glencoe.ppt | |
File Size: | 162 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
On Tuesday, January 31st, we reviewed and discussed Chapter 1.1, "What is Economics." This assignment is worth 100 points, and is due at the end of our class period on Thursday, February 2nd. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.walter mitty essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.walter mitty essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
chap_1.1_glencoe_notes.doc | |
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what_is_economics_chap_1.1_glencoe.ppt | |
File Size: | 188 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
On Friday, January 27th, students watched the second half of the movie, "Moneyball," which relates to Economics. The writing prompt for the mini-essay for this movie is posted below. This assignment is worth 100 points, and is due at the end of our class period on Tuesday, January 31st. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.walter mitty essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.walter mitty essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
moneyball.docx | |
File Size: | 38 kb |
File Type: | docx |
On Wednesday, January 25th, we watched the movie, "Moneyball," which relates to Economics. The writing prompt for the mini-essay for this movie is posted below. This assignment is worth 100 points, and is due at the end of our class period on Tuesday, January 31st. The Dropbox for all assignments can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.walter mitty essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
The Password is: copperhills
Please remember to save and re-name your assignment file with your (Period Number) . (Last Name). (Assignment Name) as in the following example: 3.anderson.walter mitty essay
Thank you for your cooperation!!!
moneyball.docx | |
File Size: | 38 kb |
File Type: | docx |
On Monday, January 23rd, students took the SLO Pre-assessment for Economics, played the "Envelope Game", and conducted the "Farmers & Fishers" group exercise.
Please find posted below your Test I.D. Number for the Jordan School District's SLO Pre-assessment for Economics: 540865
You may access the quiz at the following web link:
https://app.masteryconnect.com/bubblesheet/
Please find posted below your Test I.D. Number for the Jordan School District's SLO Pre-assessment for Economics: 540865
You may access the quiz at the following web link:
https://app.masteryconnect.com/bubblesheet/
farmers___fishers.pptx | |
File Size: | 1105 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
On Thursday, January 19th, we covered our first and introductory class of the semester. The first assignment is to bring the Disclosure Signature Page back to class on Monday, January 23rd, having been signed by your parent or guardian and you. This assignment is worth 100 points.
disclosure_authorization_page_-_economics.docx | |
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The Turn-in Folder for all assignments, quizzes, and tests can be found at the following web link:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
Quizzes and tests may be found on Mastery Connect, or Precision Exams.
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
Quizzes and tests may be found on Mastery Connect, or Precision Exams.
Disclosure Statement
Economics – Spring 2016-17
Business & Marketing Education Department (Mr. Willardson)
Course Description and Objectives: This course focuses on the study of economic problems and the methods by which societies solve them. Characteristics of the market economy of the United States and its function in the world and methods of applying economics to one's life will be explored.
Grading: Students will be graded on the following criteria:
1. Daily Assignments. Assignments will have a specific due date and will be graded on completeness and accuracy. Students will be expected to do their own work. If the student is in class on the assignment due date and does not turn in the assignment, he/she will receive zero points for that assignment and will not have the opportunity to make up the work later. Makeup work must be turned in within five school days of the absence.
2. Preparation and participation. Preparation refers to being in class on time with needed assignments, notebooks, books, pencils, etc. Participation refers to the student’s willingness to follow directions, involvement in classroom discussions, and working on task throughout the class period. A possible of ten points will be given for each class period, based on the following:
Ten points will be given for being on time to class and on task the entire period.
Ten points will be given if the student makes up work following an excused absence.
Five points will be deducted if the student has an unexcused tardy.
No points will be given for a truancy.
No points will be given if the student is sleeping in class.
Additionally, there will be a loss of participation points for off-task behavior or for being unprepared.
Participation points may NOT be made up except for excused absences.
3. Tests/Quizzes. If a student has an unexcused absence on a test day, he/she will not be allowed to make up the test. Students with excused absences will be able to make up the tests.
4. Integrated Project. Students will complete a final project at the end of the semester course, which will integrate all of the computer applications which have been learned during the course. More information on that project will be given at that time.
Grading weights by quarter will be as follows:
Assignments 30%
Preparation/Participation 20%
Tests/Quizzes 30%
Final Exam 20%
Letter grades are assigned as follows:
A 94-100%
A- 90-93%
B+ 87-89%
B 84-86%
B- 80-83%
C+ 77-79%
C 74-76%
C- 70-73%
D+ 67-69%
D 64-66%
D- 60-63%
F Below 60%
Some grading may be done by students and teacher’s aides.
Student information, work, and grades will be kept confidential and will not be shared without the necessary authorization as per FERPA Regulations - See JSD Policy.
Attendance Policy: To receive credit in this class this attendance policy must be followed:
Students will receive a “No Grade” in class when one of the following occurs:
· ONE Truancy (requires two attendance school sessions to make up)
· THREE absences (requires one attendance school session beginning with the third and subsequent absences)
· FOUR tardies (requires one attendance school session for each two tardies beginning with the fourth and subsequent tardies)
Make-Up Work: Students will have five school days to make up work missed (assignments or quizzes/tests) for an excused absence. Make-up work for truancies will not be allowed, for either assignments or quizzes/tests. Teachers in the business department will be available for make-up work and tests, individual help, or other student needs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 7:00 to 7:35 a.m., and after school each day until 3:00 p.m. Friday mornings, all teachers will be involved in Comprehensive School Improvement activities.
Class Rules: Students will be expected to show respect for themselves, for the teacher, for other students in the classroom, and for the equipment that will be used. Class rules are based upon these expectations. Students will be expected to follow the guidelines listed in the Jordan School District Acceptable Use Policy, which each student was required to sign as part of his or her school registration prior to the beginning of the school year.
Class rules are:
1. Students have ONE WEEK from the date of an absence to get make-up work turned in. Makeup work will not be accepted after that time.
2. Students will use equipment appropriately and according to teacher’s directions.
3. Students will follow all written and verbal directions.
4. No food, gum, or drinks in the classroom.
5. No cell phones or other electronic devices in class, including iPods and CD players (this is a Jordan School District policy). If students break this rule, the following will apply:
a. First infraction: warning
b. Second infraction: the teacher will take the device and return it to the student at the end of the class period
c. Third infraction: the teacher will take the device and turn it in to the vice principal. The student will then be responsible to the administration to retrieve the device.
6. Students will respect others in the class. Rudeness in any form is unacceptable.
7. Sharing of assignments between students will absolutely not be tolerated. If such sharing does occur, all students involved will receive zero points on the assignment or test involved, and they will also receive a reduction in their citizenship grades.
Infractions of the rules will result in one or more of the following, depending upon frequency and severity of the problem: loss of daily participation points, calls home, or referral to administration.
Those students who follow the rules will receive one or more of the following: positive notes to student or parent and the option to redo a test or assignment.
Hall Passes: To cut down on unnecessary absences from class time, students will be allowed to use a hall pass no more than twice each quarter for legitimate purposes (5-minute limit). Additionally, no hall passes will be issued the first 20 minutes of each class.
Required Materials: Students will be expected to bring their own pen or pencil to class every day.
The best way to reach me is by e-mail ([email protected]), or by phone (801 253-5600 ext 4389). I am also available to meet with students and parents in my classroom, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 – 7:40 am, and Monday through Friday, from 2:25 – 3:00 pm. Additionally, I have a Conference/Preparation Period, during Period 1, each “A” Day.
We are looking forward to a successful semester with your student.
Best regards,
Mr. Rob Willardson
Business & Marketing Education Department
Copper Hills High School
Salt Lake Community College
[email protected]
801 253-5600 ext. 4389
Mr. Willardson’s Class Website:
http://willardson.weebly.com
Mr. Willardson’s Classwork Drop Box:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
Password: copperhills
Economics – Spring 2016-17
Business & Marketing Education Department (Mr. Willardson)
Course Description and Objectives: This course focuses on the study of economic problems and the methods by which societies solve them. Characteristics of the market economy of the United States and its function in the world and methods of applying economics to one's life will be explored.
Grading: Students will be graded on the following criteria:
1. Daily Assignments. Assignments will have a specific due date and will be graded on completeness and accuracy. Students will be expected to do their own work. If the student is in class on the assignment due date and does not turn in the assignment, he/she will receive zero points for that assignment and will not have the opportunity to make up the work later. Makeup work must be turned in within five school days of the absence.
2. Preparation and participation. Preparation refers to being in class on time with needed assignments, notebooks, books, pencils, etc. Participation refers to the student’s willingness to follow directions, involvement in classroom discussions, and working on task throughout the class period. A possible of ten points will be given for each class period, based on the following:
Ten points will be given for being on time to class and on task the entire period.
Ten points will be given if the student makes up work following an excused absence.
Five points will be deducted if the student has an unexcused tardy.
No points will be given for a truancy.
No points will be given if the student is sleeping in class.
Additionally, there will be a loss of participation points for off-task behavior or for being unprepared.
Participation points may NOT be made up except for excused absences.
3. Tests/Quizzes. If a student has an unexcused absence on a test day, he/she will not be allowed to make up the test. Students with excused absences will be able to make up the tests.
4. Integrated Project. Students will complete a final project at the end of the semester course, which will integrate all of the computer applications which have been learned during the course. More information on that project will be given at that time.
Grading weights by quarter will be as follows:
Assignments 30%
Preparation/Participation 20%
Tests/Quizzes 30%
Final Exam 20%
Letter grades are assigned as follows:
A 94-100%
A- 90-93%
B+ 87-89%
B 84-86%
B- 80-83%
C+ 77-79%
C 74-76%
C- 70-73%
D+ 67-69%
D 64-66%
D- 60-63%
F Below 60%
Some grading may be done by students and teacher’s aides.
Student information, work, and grades will be kept confidential and will not be shared without the necessary authorization as per FERPA Regulations - See JSD Policy.
Attendance Policy: To receive credit in this class this attendance policy must be followed:
Students will receive a “No Grade” in class when one of the following occurs:
· ONE Truancy (requires two attendance school sessions to make up)
· THREE absences (requires one attendance school session beginning with the third and subsequent absences)
· FOUR tardies (requires one attendance school session for each two tardies beginning with the fourth and subsequent tardies)
Make-Up Work: Students will have five school days to make up work missed (assignments or quizzes/tests) for an excused absence. Make-up work for truancies will not be allowed, for either assignments or quizzes/tests. Teachers in the business department will be available for make-up work and tests, individual help, or other student needs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 7:00 to 7:35 a.m., and after school each day until 3:00 p.m. Friday mornings, all teachers will be involved in Comprehensive School Improvement activities.
Class Rules: Students will be expected to show respect for themselves, for the teacher, for other students in the classroom, and for the equipment that will be used. Class rules are based upon these expectations. Students will be expected to follow the guidelines listed in the Jordan School District Acceptable Use Policy, which each student was required to sign as part of his or her school registration prior to the beginning of the school year.
Class rules are:
1. Students have ONE WEEK from the date of an absence to get make-up work turned in. Makeup work will not be accepted after that time.
2. Students will use equipment appropriately and according to teacher’s directions.
3. Students will follow all written and verbal directions.
4. No food, gum, or drinks in the classroom.
5. No cell phones or other electronic devices in class, including iPods and CD players (this is a Jordan School District policy). If students break this rule, the following will apply:
a. First infraction: warning
b. Second infraction: the teacher will take the device and return it to the student at the end of the class period
c. Third infraction: the teacher will take the device and turn it in to the vice principal. The student will then be responsible to the administration to retrieve the device.
6. Students will respect others in the class. Rudeness in any form is unacceptable.
7. Sharing of assignments between students will absolutely not be tolerated. If such sharing does occur, all students involved will receive zero points on the assignment or test involved, and they will also receive a reduction in their citizenship grades.
Infractions of the rules will result in one or more of the following, depending upon frequency and severity of the problem: loss of daily participation points, calls home, or referral to administration.
Those students who follow the rules will receive one or more of the following: positive notes to student or parent and the option to redo a test or assignment.
Hall Passes: To cut down on unnecessary absences from class time, students will be allowed to use a hall pass no more than twice each quarter for legitimate purposes (5-minute limit). Additionally, no hall passes will be issued the first 20 minutes of each class.
Required Materials: Students will be expected to bring their own pen or pencil to class every day.
The best way to reach me is by e-mail ([email protected]), or by phone (801 253-5600 ext 4389). I am also available to meet with students and parents in my classroom, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 – 7:40 am, and Monday through Friday, from 2:25 – 3:00 pm. Additionally, I have a Conference/Preparation Period, during Period 1, each “A” Day.
We are looking forward to a successful semester with your student.
Best regards,
Mr. Rob Willardson
Business & Marketing Education Department
Copper Hills High School
Salt Lake Community College
[email protected]
801 253-5600 ext. 4389
Mr. Willardson’s Class Website:
http://willardson.weebly.com
Mr. Willardson’s Classwork Drop Box:
http://www.dropitto.me/willardson
Password: copperhills
Economics Standards & Objectives / Syllabus
This course focuses on the study of economic problems and the methods by which societies solve them. Characteristics of the market economy of the United States and its function in the world and methods of applying economics to one's life will be explored.
Standard 1
Students will understand the economic condition of scarcity where individuals, businesses, governments, societies, and nations must make choices in attempting to satisfy unlimited wants and needs using limited resources.
Objective 1
Define economics using the main ideas that wants and needs are unlimited but resources are limited, resulting in scarcity.
Compare and contrast the concepts of opportunity cost and trade-offs using production possibilities curves.
List the basic economic questions (what will be produced, how will it be produced, and for whom it will be produced) and describe how different economic systems (traditional, command, market, mixed) address these questions.
Use marginal analysis to illustrate the six-step decision making process.
Standard 2
Students will understand that resources and goods/services are allocated by voluntary exchange and that economic markets are characterized by supply, demand, competition, incentives, and property rights.
Objective 1
Define markets and explain how they allocate scarce resources.
Determine why incentives, competition, voluntary exchange and property rights are important components of market economies.
Discuss the laws of supply and demand and explain price determination.
Compare and contrast different market structures.
Discuss various economic theories and the economists who developed those theories as they relate to market economies.
Standard 3
Students will recognize how fiscal and monetary policies assist individuals and groups in pursuit of economic well-being.
Objective 1
Analyze how policymakers use fiscal policy to accomplish their goals regarding the U.S. economy.
Identify the four phases of the business cycle and examine the role of economic indicators in determining the level of business activity.
Describe the functions of money and explain the role of financial institutions, the Federal Reserve Bank, and government in the fluctuation of the money supply.
Examine the role of entrepreneurs, businesses, and producers in market economies.
Standard 4
Students will recognize how to increase productivity and the standard of living.
Objective 1
Analyze how specialization and division of labor affect productivity, standard of living, and interdependence.
Understand the impact of saving, investing, and spending on the economy.
Discuss the role of ethics in choices made by individuals, businesses, societies, governments, and nations.
Standard 5
Students will understand the economic impact of a changing global economy.
Objective 1
Summarize the costs and benefits of international trade.
Use absolute advantage and comparative advantage to make trade decisions.
Explore the effects of currency exchange rates on international trade and travel.
Examine the challenges that nations and the world face as economies throughout the world develop and change.
This course focuses on the study of economic problems and the methods by which societies solve them. Characteristics of the market economy of the United States and its function in the world and methods of applying economics to one's life will be explored.
Standard 1
Students will understand the economic condition of scarcity where individuals, businesses, governments, societies, and nations must make choices in attempting to satisfy unlimited wants and needs using limited resources.
Objective 1
Define economics using the main ideas that wants and needs are unlimited but resources are limited, resulting in scarcity.
- Give historical examples of how scarcity forces individuals, businesses, governments, societies, and nations to make choices in allocating limited resources.
- Demonstrate understanding of how scarcity forces individuals, businesses, governments, societies, and nations to make choices in allocating limited resources in our present society.
- Identify the productive resources/factors of production (Human Resources/Labor, Natural Resources/Land, Capital Resources) and give examples of each.
- Determine the difference between a good and a service, and identify productive resources that are used in the production of various goods and services.
- Explain the difference between wants and needs, and give examples of each.
Compare and contrast the concepts of opportunity cost and trade-offs using production possibilities curves.
- Define opportunity cost.
- Define trade-offs.
- Give examples of opportunity cost and trade-offs as they apply to individuals, businesses, governments, societies, and nations.
- Design a production possibilities curve to illustrate trade-offs.
List the basic economic questions (what will be produced, how will it be produced, and for whom it will be produced) and describe how different economic systems (traditional, command, market, mixed) address these questions.
- Define traditional, command, market, and mixed economic systems.
- Explain how the basic economic questions were applied in the early United States.
- Identify the economic systems used in countries around the world today.
Use marginal analysis to illustrate the six-step decision making process.
- Define marginal analysis.
- Define the six-step decision making process.
- Apply marginal analysis to an economic choice a student must make (e.g., buying a car, deciding on plans after high school, selecting a college/university, etc.).
- Identify how a business might apply marginal analysis.
Standard 2
Students will understand that resources and goods/services are allocated by voluntary exchange and that economic markets are characterized by supply, demand, competition, incentives, and property rights.
Objective 1
Define markets and explain how they allocate scarce resources.
- Describe how voluntary exchange between households and businesses creates a circular flow of money, products, and resources.
- Construct a circular flow model/diagram for both market and mixed economic systems demonstrating the process of voluntary exchange among businesses/producers, households/consumers, and government.
Determine why incentives, competition, voluntary exchange and property rights are important components of market economies.
- Define incentives, competition, voluntary exchange, and property rights.
- Give examples of how people respond predictably to incentives (entrepreneurship).
- Describe the advantages of competition among households/consumers as well as among producers/businesses.
Discuss the laws of supply and demand and explain price determination.
- Define supply and demand.
- Define the determinants of supply and demand.
- Describe how the concepts of the substitution effect and diminishing marginal utility apply to demand.
- Use supply and demand schedules to plot curves on a graph and predict how changes/shifts in either supply or demand will affect the market and have an impact on price.
Compare and contrast different market structures.
- List the characteristics of the four market structures: perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly.
- Identify business sectors that illustrate each of the market structures.
- Explain the role of anti-trust laws as they apply to market competition.
Discuss various economic theories and the economists who developed those theories as they relate to market economies.
- Explain Adam Smith’s theories of the invisible hand and laissez faire as discussed in his book, The Wealth of Nations.
- Explain John Maynard Keynes’ theories on economic stabilization through government intervention.
- Explain Karl Marx’s and Frederick Engels’ theories on socialism and communism.
- List some modern-day economists and their recent economic theories.
Standard 3
Students will recognize how fiscal and monetary policies assist individuals and groups in pursuit of economic well-being.
Objective 1
Analyze how policymakers use fiscal policy to accomplish their goals regarding the U.S. economy.
- Discuss the main economic goals of the U.S.—providing public goods, ensuring competition, dealing with externalities, and promoting economic stability, security, and growth.
- Explain how fiscal policy is used by federal, state, and local governments.
- Explain how fiscal policy can lead to government failure.
- Examine the different types of taxes governments use to raise revenue (e.g., progressive, regressive, proportional) and list the various taxes that governments levy (e.g., income tax, property tax, sales tax, etc.).
Identify the four phases of the business cycle and examine the role of economic indicators in determining the level of business activity.
- Create and label a business cycle graphic.
- Discuss Gross Domestic Product (GDP), how it is measured, and how it can indicate decline, growth, recession, and recovery.
- Define labor force and how unemployment is calculated.
- Define the different types of unemployment (i.e., frictional, structural, cyclical, and seasonal).
Describe the functions of money and explain the role of financial institutions, the Federal Reserve Bank, and government in the fluctuation of the money supply.
- Explain the three functions of money (i.e., medium of exchange, store of value, measure of price).
- Explain the responsibilities of the Federal Reserve (i.e., supervise and regulate banks, administer monetary policy, and provide financial services for the U.S. government and member banks).
- Examine how the Federal Reserve uses monetary policy tools to stimulate the economy or control inflation.
- Compare fiscal and monetary policy, and summarize how the use of these policies affects individuals, businesses, governments, societies, and nations.
Examine the role of entrepreneurs, businesses, and producers in market economies.
- Define and analyze the different forms of business organization (i.e., sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation).
- Identify and analyze how businesses raise capital (i.e., debt financing vs. equity financing).
- Determine how businesses earn a profit by creating value in their product (good, service, or idea).
Standard 4
Students will recognize how to increase productivity and the standard of living.
Objective 1
Analyze how specialization and division of labor affect productivity, standard of living, and interdependence.
- Explain the operation of supply and demand in the mixed-market economy of the United States.
- Evaluate how a worker’s income is affected by education and the supply and demand of labor.
- Determine how investments in human resources, physical resources, and technology affect productivity.
- Explain how increased productivity can increase standard of living.
Understand the impact of saving, investing, and spending on the economy.
- Define the marginal propensity to save and the marginal propensity to consume.
- Explain the multiplier effect.
- Discuss how businesses make investment decisions and the impact it has on the economy.
Discuss the role of ethics in choices made by individuals, businesses, societies, governments, and nations.
- Define ethics.
- Evaluate a current ethical scenario.
Standard 5
Students will understand the economic impact of a changing global economy.
Objective 1
Summarize the costs and benefits of international trade.
- Define import and export.
- Examine the impact of a country’s balance of trade on its Gross Domestic Product and standard of living.
- Analyze the impact of barriers to trade.
- Discuss trade organizations, trade agreements, and protectionist views.
Use absolute advantage and comparative advantage to make trade decisions.
- Define absolute advantage.
- Define comparative advantage.
- Explain how comparative advantage is used in analyzing trade decisions.
Explore the effects of currency exchange rates on international trade and travel.
- Explain and calculate currency conversions.
- Determine how the price of an imported good is affected by currency fluctuations.
- Discuss how a country’s exports can be impacted by currency fluctuations.
Examine the challenges that nations and the world face as economies throughout the world develop and change.
- Discuss how political systems and economies in many countries are changing.
- Study the role of the U.S. in today’s global economy.