Course Description
Consumer Economics is an exploratory course that is offered to 8th grade students. This course emphasizes the importance of becoming a contributing citizen to our society. Topics will include decision making strategies, money management skills, and other concerns in economic situations. Students will also concentrate on career exploration and work place readiness skills.
Class Expectations
Students are expected to come to class prepared to work and participate everyday. They need to turn in all assignments, both in class and homework. There will be many hands-on and group assignments for this class; therefore class participation is a must!! A letter grade is given for this course.
Weekly Assignments
Due to the hands-on nature of all business courses, there will not be an extreme amount of homework. However, participation by bringing in materials from home and studying for quizzes, tests, etc. may be necessary. If and when homework is assigned, it will be posted below.
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