District 11 Educational Support Services
Social Studies

Principals of Economics, Quarter 1
Course Number: SS.PRNECON
                                                                                                            
Overview
This course includes the basic concepts of economic theory and their application to national, state, and local issues. Topics include the basic concepts of economics, micro-economic issues, macro-economic issues, and international economic issues. Emphasis will be placed on economic literacy to prepare students for college studies.

Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 2  Period Length: 1  Grade Level:  9-12  Credit per Semester: 0
Additional Credit Information: Credit Per Semester: 1.0 (Fulfills Economics Requirement)

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Standards

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

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Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

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Standards and Benchmarks

 

Sample Units

District 11 Diamond Units/Lessons Overview - includes information about the purpose, goals and structure of these sample instructional units:

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