Welcome to Economics - David Busch Washingtonville HS

Last Update - January 21, 2012 - Happy New Year!!

Summaries and Topics

Assignments

  Economics has ended and we will now begin our course in Participation in Government.  Details will be explained in class on Tuesday!

 

 

 Regular Homework Assignments will be posted here.  The ECONEWS assignment is due each Friday that class is in session.  If we do not have class then there is no ECONEWS assignment due. Generally speaking, there will be one HW assignment each week.  Make sure you check the date above to make sure that the page has been updated.

 

Links: http://www.buschistory.net/economics/files  (Here is where ECONEWS forms and course notes can be found.)

email - buschky@buschistory.net

 

Introduction to Economics  - Syllabus and Outline

David Busch Washingtonville High School

1.      How much money do you need?

2.      How much food should we produce?

3.      What is value?

4.      How do we distribute AND USE our Resources?

These are some of the basic Economic Questions we will analyze in this introductory course in Economics.

Economics is an often used word that many of us know little about.  The goal of this course is for you to gain knowledge of how our society answers the above questions.

Class Procedures and Expectations:

                Each week we will analyze a different aspect of Economics using your textbook as a framework.  We will largely proceed using the chapters in your text as a guide.   There will be one weekly homework assignment along with various individual projects and or papers.   You are expected to read each chapter in the text coinciding with our class activities.  Your text is required in class whenever we meet - unless otherwise stated.   There will also be one weekly news assignment in which you will present a news topic to the class and we will discuss the economic and political impact of your topic.   Further instructions will be distributed.

Text: Glencoe – Economics, Principles and Practices (http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078606934/student_view0/) 

Grading:  Your grade will be comprised of several factors

·         Being prepared each day with your text, notebook, and pen

·         Homework – Homework is never accepted late unless due to absence.  Quality is a must.  All aspects of writing and organization are graded.   Simply put – hand in work that you’re are proud to place your name on.  Severe grade deductions will occur for inferior work.  All HW is handwritten unless otherwise stated.

·         Quizzes and Exams

·         Class Participation is a must.  You must participate in class discussions and activities.

WEBSITE – www.buschistory.net/economics

   This site will be update weekly.  A summary of our activities and Homework will be posted here.

Parent Information – To the best of my ability I will not be contacting parents unless absolutely necessary.  The next step for Young Adults is College or the Work World.  Professors and Bosses do not call home.  My goal is to prepare students to be responsible for their own actions.  Therefore I will communicate any concerns directly with each student and they will communicate with you.  Of course, please feel free to contact me at any time.  I can best be reached through the class website or calling 497-4000.  You can also follow class activities and due dates by visiting the website on a regular basis.