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Mr. Bernstein's course introduces students to economics, market models, business organization, and resource markets. It prepares students for college-level Microeconomics and enhances adult understanding of financial and public policy events. The course outline covers market systems, the business sector, and classroom routines emphasizing integrity and participation. Grading includes tests, projects, homework, and class participation. Makeup policy allows for missed tests or quizzes. Extra instruction opportunities are available, along with participation in DECA and Investment Club. Fire drill and evacuation procedures are outlined.
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Economics 1 Mr. Bernstein Class Outline September 2019
Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s Business WorldMr. Bernstein Course Goals Introduce students to the social science of economics and its methodology Study the patterns used by society to satisfy unlimited needs and wants in a world of limited resources Introduce different types of market models for product pricing, different types of business organization, government regulation of business activity and key components of resource markets and pricing.
Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s Business WorldMr. Bernstein Course Goals Prepare students to successfully pursue college 100 level Microeconomics course Gain an adult understanding of events, influences and outcomes in one’s personal financial life Gain an adult understanding of events, influences and outcomes in public policy decisions
Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s Business WorldMr. Bernstein • 1. Course Outline • A. Unit 1: Introduction to Economics • B. Unit 2: The Market System • C. The Business Sector • D. Product and Resource Markets • 2. Textbooks will not be issued • Readings will be assigned from many sources
Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s Business WorldMr. Bernstein • 3. Classroom Routine • A. Daily Structure • B. Behavior • C. Electronic Devices • D. Academic Integrity • 4. Grading • A. 50% Tests & quizzes / 20% Projects / 15% Homework / 15% Class Participation • B. Midterm Exam as per school policy • 5. Makeup Policy • A. Tests, Quizes, Oral and Written reports must be made up following day • B. Plan ahead
Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s Business WorldMr. Bernstein • 6. EI (Extra Instruction) • A. Before or After school – arrange with me • B. Extra effort will be considered • 7. Additional Opportunities • A. DECA • B. Investment Club
Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s Business WorldMr. Bernstein • 8. Fire Drill Procedure
Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s Business WorldMr. Bernstein • 8. Evacuation Procedure