Economics Class

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Economics Class

• Mr.William (Bill ) Meder Thornridge High School
• Classroom C 218

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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

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Reality Based Education

• Choices are real
• Consequences are real
• Time is money
• Money to students is their grade
• I cannot change reality

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Graduation Requirement

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

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Glencoe Economics book

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

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Economics Alive-TCIpilot curriculum

• Basics and Terminology
• Consumerism Decision Making
• Macroeconomics big picture
• Microeconomics small picture
• International Issues and students place in the
  economy
• Hands on reality based approach

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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

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Stock Market Project??

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

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Meders 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

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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

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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