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Economics Class

Economics Class. Mr.William (Bill ) Meder Thornridge High School Classroom C 218. Introduction. An overview of the course and main areas of interest 18 years teaching at Thornridge Worked 10 years at C.B.O.E. Married with 2 children 16 & 12. Reality Based Education. Choices are real

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Economics Class

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  1. Economics Class Mr.William (Bill ) Meder Thornridge High School Classroom C 218

  2. Introduction • An overview of the course and main areas of interest • 18 years teaching at Thornridge • Worked 10 years at C.B.O.E. • Married with 2 children 16 & 12

  3. Reality Based Education • Choices are real • Consequences are real • Time is money • Money to students is their grade • I cannot change reality

  4. Graduation Requirement • Two book course • Glencoe Economics • Economics Alive (in class only) TCI • Satisfies requirement for consumer education • Portfolio Assessment-Final Exam

  5. Glencoe Economics book • Keep at home text--reference • Backbone of curriculum-old • Used to supplement new curriculum pilot • Same concepts and ideas

  6. Economics Alive-TCIpilot curriculum • Basics and Terminology • Consumerism; Decision Making • Macroeconomics: big picture • Microeconomics: small picture • International Issues and student’s place in the economy • Hands on reality based approach

  7. Grade Sheets • When Posted by I.D. Number? • Given to students to audit grades • Request to have signed and returned • Attendance and grades available on line***

  8. Stock Market Project?? • Begin on term 1 probably • Follow 5 stocks and chart data • Look for any news about stock • Collect data for @ 10-15 weeks • Create graphs to see progress • Write 3-page paper to finish

  9. Meder’s Economics Blog-Web Page • To increase different ways of communication • To get students writing more • To add alternative assignments • To promote the use of Technology • To increase fun/access

  10. Communications Period • Students can make-up work on limited basis • Students can get back on track if they fall off • Students take responsibility for improving their performance • Students chart their progress with grade reports

  11. Homework, Supplies & Interactive Notebooks • Students do something every day • Have something to do at home almost every night • Check their notes to see if they are keeping up-organized • Contribute to their Portfolio final

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