Online High School Economics Course
Dive into the fascinating world of economics with Excel High School's accredited online Economics course. Crafted with precision, this two-semester program elucidates fundamental principles of economics, offering students an immersive experience into the intricacies of market dynamics. As students journey through the course, they'll grasp essential microeconomic concepts like supply, demand, and the pivotal role of prices, empowering them with a robust understanding that stretches beyond the classroom.
Our curriculum delves into the very fabric of economic systems, highlighting the influence of government policies, factors of production, and the tenets of private property ownership. Students will not only distinguish between different economic systems but also comprehend the profound impact of principles like opportunity cost, specialization, and comparative advantage on markets. Moreover, they'll gain insight into the intricate dance between supply and demand and the paramount roles of consumers and producers in shaping market trends. By unpacking concepts like deregulation and its profound effects on various industries, this course offers a comprehensive, Florida-focused educational journey that's both relevant and enlightening. Choose Excel High School's Economics course to equip yourself with a nuanced understanding of the world's financial and market mechanisms.
High School Economics
Course Syllabus
This two-semester course presenting timely and engaging content, Economics provides students with an understanding of the principles of economics. As they become familiar with how markets work, students interact with lessons to apply the key microeconomic concepts of supply and demand as well as the role of prices. This course encourages students to apply the economic way of thinking to a variety of situations relevant to their everyday lives.
Textbook: Economics © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2023
Course Objectives:
Throughout this course, students will meet the following goals:
- Compare and contrast economic systems, and describe how government, the factors of production, and the principles of private ownership of property influence these systems.
- Understand how basic economic principles, including opportunity cost, specialization, and comparative advantage, affect markets and the production of goods and services.
- Analyze the relationship between supply and demand and the roles of consumers and producers in influencing markets and trends.
- Identify the relationship between prices and the profit incentive.
- Define deregulation and list its effect on several industries.
Course Contents
- Module 0: Personal Economics
- Module 1: An Introduction to Economics
- Module 2: Economics Concepts
- Module 3: The Relationship Between Economics and Labor
- Module 4: Economic Systems and Profits
- Module 5: Markets and Business Types
- Module 6: Economics and the U.S. Government
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................50%
Writing Assignments.........20%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
Total.......................................100%
How Much Does It Cost?
$225
per course
Standard high school courses are priced at an affordable $225 each. This cost-effective rate makes quality education accessible for every student.
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Single course options at Excel High School range in price depending on their difficulty. Single course prices are below:
- Standard High School Courses: $225
- Honors High School Courses: $325
- (AP) High School Courses: $599
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