Business Economics  

1/2 year/credit     Course Syllabus

Learn the logical way of thinking about economics while earning your NYS Regents required senior economics credit. Group activities, individual projects, graphic representations, computer simulations, on-line research and reporting, as well as current events are utilized.

General Resources Assignment Submission form for Business Economics
economics is useful economics is interesting economics is a good foundation for a career	Economic Jokes and Games	Economics Dictionary
	Quizes	Videos Basics of Economics
Final Exam Project	econedlink	Friday Fun! Gen i Revolution Missions 1 - 15 Learning Earning and Investing dictionary
	Money Matters; Make it Count! index make an account
Macroeconomics
Economic Theory	government indexes	supply and demand
		global trade
The Art of Making Money  learn all about $$$	The Economics of Disease The Economics of War	human capital
government intervention: health, clean water/air	entrepreneurs	taxes Fantasy Stock Market Game Portfolio stock market
Microeconomics
Insurance (including Auto)	credit
Energy (a little Macro too)	Money Smart Enter Money Smart CBI Online FDIC 10 day interactive personal finance with scores	Lost Funds...Find your forgotten cash! UNCLAIMED FUNDS!
investing: retirement, college, home	My Bread	Think you are ready to move out on your own? Reality Check Imagine the possibilities...then take our simple test.  Fill in your choices and then get ready for a reality check!  Chances are you'll be surprised by how much your so called "Dream Life" is going to cost you.
identity theft	Investing Pre-test compound interest calculator cost of living calculator 8 ways to start saving now google: save for 3 years and be a teen millionaire	Personal Finance Program: Taking Control of Your Financial Future Award winning, interactive learning program that teaches users the essential skills they need for improved personal finance. Mind Your Finances is comprised of seven independent learning modules which cover topics such as understanding credit reports, credit terms and definitions, appropriate levels of debt, creating spending plans, goal setting, and other core financial skills. Consumers work through the modules, learning the skills they will need to complete the exam at the end of the program and, ultimately, to earn Mind Your Finances Certification.

Jumpstart's

Game Hands on Banking  click on "Young Adults"

Credit Scores Learn WHY you need to know about this and save thousands!!

Capital Chips Part 3 - Interactive quiz, questions on technology innovation/invention Take it until you get a 100. Let me see it or email score

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How You (never) Look To Me/Washington Economics

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WEEKLY ONLINE LESSONS

Each week, Learners Online publishes a new online lesson that takes learners on a thematic journey across cyberspace. Lessons are tied to current events and help learners extend their knowledge on a wide range of topics. Students become active participants as they construct their own understandings�the true vision of online learning.

Lesson Archive � Business/Economics

Banking on the Economy Economics/Personal Finance The Tax Man Cometh Government/History/Personal Finance When the Dow Brakes Economics/Finance Banner Ads Business/Marketing

Energy Efficient Appliances Home Economics Tire Recall Business/Multidisciplinary United States v. Microsoft Subject: Economics/Law

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www.ChoiceNerd.com  was created to serve as a database of useful information that may help you build wealth instead of debt.
(I liked the quiz on where I should live)

Rent vs. Buy, Lease Agreements,
Buying Process, Things to Consider

Decision Factors and Young Cities

Job Search, Weigh Offers,

Managing Credit, How to Invest,
Budgeting, Saving Tips, Banking

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Free Financial  Information

40 Money Management Tips Every College Freshman Should Know

Auto Financing Road Map: A Guide for Teaching About Auto Financing in Your Community

• http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/socst/pub/economics.pdf

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Each student must visit www.teachbanzai.com to sign up for his or her own account. MZH1QH class code

Now open the Life Scenario and follow the instructions!

read for students  on www.credit.com

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Name ______________________________

Business Simulation Project

Congratulations! You are a new Entrepreneur (business owner)

What is your Business?

Where are you located?

What is the “nature” of your business?  (Product or Service)

Your tasks this marking period:

• Logo for your business
• Business Card representing you and your business (logo)
• Letterhead with matching envelopes (logo)
• Iron-on transfers designed for a canvas bag and a shirt that can be made for you to wear.  Should incorporate your logo
• Lay out for your physical working space with detail
• Newspaper ad, make it catchy! (logo!)
• Copy for a radio ad, must be 30 seconds long.  Can you record it for me? (extra)
• Memo, on your letterhead, with envelope addressed, to your vendor requesting office supplies
• Business letter, on your letterhead, to your accountant requesting help in setting up the accounts for the company

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Final Project? Economic Development Forum

Back to Business/Computer Home Page

entertaining rap video that provides a lively lesson in the debate between the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes and F. A. Hayek. Take ten minutes and watch it.

20 short economic videos

www.EconLife.com  connects economics to everyday life, current events and history. blog: the economic life

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