Students will be introduced to a variety of presentation and test styles. Emphasis is given to developing college-level reading and writing skills. This class is combined with Honors English III and the combined class is called American Culture. Development of reading, writing and research skills as they relate to world history is a major emphasis of the course. World geography is integrated throughout the course.
Emphasis is given to economic decisions in current events and to problem-solving strategies.
The class will first focus on basic economic concepts, then examine the principles of supply and demand. Students will then study the financial system of the U.S. and the role of the federal government in charting our economic policies. Projects and simulations will challenge students to think and apply the principles they learn. This course provides a good background for students preparing for pre-algebra. No credit is given if Algebra I is already completed.