Subject Area: Agriculture Science & Technology

Course Title: AG 660, Economics

Course Length: Semester

Grade Level: 12

Major Concepts:

The purpose of this course to prepare students for better financial management in a free enterprise system. It will also provide the students with a strong background needed for college economics courses and real world employment.

Content:

The content shall include but not limited to the following:

· Financial planning and record keeping

· The relationship of supply and demand

· Borrowing money and interest calculation

· The stock market and investing

· Economic theory and consumer rights

· Taxes and the importance of tax planning

Special Note:

1 semester of economics is required for high school graduation

Intended Outcomes:

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:

· Identify characteristics needed to be financially independent

· Understand the stock market and different investment opportunities

· Graph supply and demand curves and determine how various forces affect the overall economy

· Balance out a check book and understand how to keep accurate records

Grading:

Students will be grade on the following criteria:

· Homework assignments - 30% of grade will be based on quality of homework

· Tests – 70% of grade will be based on the tests and quizzes

· Grading Scale

A – 90% or above

B – 80-89.9%

C – 70-79.9%

D – 60-69.9%

F – Less than 60%