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Around the World Project: Students have selected a country to research for the Around the World  Project. During the first nine weeks, students will gather data from a variety of sources. In the second nine weeks, students will develop a presentation on their chosen country and present this to the class. For the time being, students need to focus on finding economic information about their chosen country.

"Hot Topics in the News" Essay: Some students elected to research and write an essay on a current economic issue. These students need to spend the next few weeks gathering information on their chosen topic. A thesis statement and a bibliography is due on September 18 and should include information from at least six different sources. Two must be printed sources. Internet sources must be printed out and included with the bibliography.

NOTE TO STUDENTS (AND PARENTS): Welcome to the last year of your (your student's) high school career Economics is a course that is required for graduation. I fully expect you (your student) to succeed in economics and graduate in May. There are several things students can do to insure success.

Read the textbook. Economics includes many ideas and concepts that are new to students. Being familiar with the material before I discuss it in class will help students understand it better.

Take notes in class. I purposely emphasize the material from the text that I consider most important. This emphasis provides a good indication of what will be on the test. Taking notes in class helps students learn the material and assists in determining what to study for tests.

Make doing homework a learning process. I deliberately selected the questions from each section that I want students to complete for homework. Accurately completing these homework questions also helps students prepare for tests.

Use the practice quizzes. They provide an introduction to the types of questions that might be on tests and even include explanations of the right answers. These quizzes are excellent study tools. 

Come for tutoring when extra help is needed. Economics is a cumulative subject. Topics we cover in the first few chapters are used throughout the semester. It is essential that students get tutoring early to avoid being left behind.

Following these suggestions will make this last year more enjoyable and more successful (for both students and parents). I look forward to watching  you (your student) walk across the stage in May.

Last modified: 11/15/08