8th Grade Social Studies: Georgia History
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Social Studies: Economics (H)
~ Mr. A. Brooks, (Gifted / A.P. Certification) ~
Arabia Mountain High School
Class Syllabus
Welcome to Economics! We have an exciting year planned for all of our wonderful academically talented students! Please read the following syllabus with a parent or guardian. Please have that parent sign the bottom of this syllabus acknowledging that you understand the procedures, expectations, and policies of this class.
FYI: Room: #C204 School’s Number: (678) 875-3679 Address: 6610 Browns Mill rd., Lithonia, GA 30038
Email address: Alfred l brooks@ Website: http/
Textbook: Principles and Practices Author: Glencoe
Conference Hours: Thursday from 2:45 – 3:30 (or scheduled appointment)
Materials: The following is a list of supplies that you will need for Economics this year:
1. One three ring binder (2 inch)
2. One package of notebook dividers (5 dividers in a package)
3. Loose-leaf notebook paper
4. Pencils, Blue or Black ink pens – NO GEL PENS PLEASE
5. Pocket Collegiate Dictionary
6. Calculator (Texas Instrument/Business Analyst)
7. An open mind
Suggested Reading List:
The Economic Transformation of America by Robert L. Heilbroner and Aaron Singer
It’s About Money by Rev. J.L. Jackson Sr. and L. Jackson Jr.
Contemporary Economics by Spencer and Worth
Freakonomics by Dubner and Levitt
Naked Economics by Charles Wheelan
Instructional Philosophy: Learning is a process in which students construct meaning as they acquire new concepts and extend their understanding of familiar concepts. By interpreting new information and applying skills strategically, learners connect new knowledge and understanding to what they already know, and they reorganize or adjust their understanding to accommodate the new information and ideas. In order for learning to be effective, students require differentiated instruction in the use of a variety of meaningful strategies and skills.
Course Description: The Economics course provides students with a basic foundation in the field of Economics. The course has five sections, fundamental concepts, microeconomics, macroeconomic, international economics, and personal finance. In each area students are introduced to major concepts and themes concerning that aspect of Economics.
Course Work: Students will be completing a variety of assignments in this course, including exams, unit work, reading assignments, essays, oral presentations, and projects. Students will also be expected to create presentations using computer technology, use the internet effectively for research, and use computer based assessment programs, such as PLATO and Quizstar, both in preparation for exams and as a remediation tool.
Major Projects: Various long and short term projects are assigned throughout the year. Sample project topics include, model Market Systems, Entrepreneurial Reports…etc. Students will receive a detailed handout describing each project as it is assigned. Students are expected to work on these projects outside of class, as well as in class.
Course Topics:
|August/September |Units 1 – 2: Intro to Economics/How Markets Work |
|October/November |Units 3 – 4: Business and Labor/Money, Banking and Finance |
|December/January |Units 5 – 6: Measuring Economic Performance/Government and Economy |
|February/March |Unit 7: The Global Economy |
|April/May |Review/Testing (EOC… ) |
Classroom Rules (all Raider rules apply):
Be on time
Be in dress code
Be prepared
Be respectful
Be responsible
“If you do not obey, you can not stay”
Consequences for Infractions:
1st Infraction: Warning
2nd Infraction: Reflection corner with writing assignment (or substitute)
3rd Infraction: Parental Notification/Class Detention
4th Infraction: Referral to Assistant Principal
Rewards:
Verbal praise
Positive phone call home
Homework passes
Free computer time
Better grades
Admin. recognition
Peer recognition
Assignment Weights: Grading Scale:
Assessment during learning: (i.e. Skills Assessment, Quiz, Projects)= 25%
Guided, Independent, or Group Practice: (i.e. Classwork, Project or Performance, Homework)= 45%, Summative Assessments or Assessments of Learning: (i.e. Formal Post-Assessment Test, Culminating Project or Performance, Final or Culminating Exam)= 30%
A= 90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, I= Incomplete, F= Below 70
SPECIAL NOTES
Attendance: Students who exceed four unexcused absences in any course during a semester will not receive credit for the course. Students must make up work or tests which were missed because of an absence from school within five days. It is the students’ responsibility to arrange for makeup work. Failure to make up work after such time will result in a grade of 0.
Work assigned prior to the start of an absence or suspension and due during the absence will be due immediately after the absence.
For further details please see the Dekalb County Code of Conduct.
Consequences for Rule Infractions: Students who choose to disrupt the learning environment should expect any or all of the consequences specified. Consequences are assigned based on the nature and severity of the infraction.
Disclaimer: Please note that this syllabus is a general course guide course and may be revised or altered during the course of the school year due to changes in Federal, State and/or local curricular policy changes and/or the specific learning needs of individual classes.
Keep this Syllabus in the paperwork section of your notebook for future reference. By signing the form below, I will be assured that students and parents are aware of the policies, procedures, and expectations of students in Economics (H) this year. I look forward to a year of meaningful challenges and educational opportunities with all of my students. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, my contact information is on the front page of this syllabus.
~I have read and understand the Syllabus for Social Studies: Economics (H) for Mr. Brooks’ class~
Parent Signature: ____________________________________________ Date:_____________________
Student Signature: ___________________________________________ Date:_____________________
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