High School Honors Economics Course
Excel High School's Honors Economics course is a thought-provoking and contemporary program that offers students a comprehensive understanding of economics principles. The course is designed to bring the world of economics to life, providing students with insights into market operations and the key microeconomic concepts of supply, demand, and the role of prices. This course is ideal for students interested in understanding the economic forces that shape our world and influence our daily lives.
Throughout the course, students will engage with a variety of lessons that encourage the application of economic thinking to real-world scenarios. The course objectives are designed to provide a thorough grounding in economics. Students will compare and contrast different economic systems, delve into how government, factors of production, and private property rights influence these systems, and understand essential economic principles like opportunity cost, specialization, and comparative advantage. Additionally, students will analyze the interplay between supply and demand, understand the impact of prices on markets, and explore the concept of deregulation and its effects on various industries. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to apply economic principles to both academic and practical contexts.
Honors Economics
Course Syllabus
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. - 2021
Course Objectives:
- 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.........................35%
Writing Assignments.........35%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
Total.......................................100%
How Much Does It Cost?
$325
per course
Honors high school courses are priced at an affordable $325 each. This cost-effective price makes Excel High School Honors courses an incredible value!
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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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