AP Macroeconomics

Homework: for Thursday 8/19

Short Response questions:

What do you KNOW about the current economy?

What do you WANT to know about the current economy?

Homework for Friday, 8/20

Reading: Chapter 1 , Scarity, Choice and Opportunity Cost

Course Expectations

Preparation for each class period is expected. This includes having assignments and books with you in class.

Reading IS homework. Daily reading is expected

Critical Thinking is expected and required.

Learning is YOUR responsibility. Engage in the class.

Use of course study guide and online resources is expected.

AP Macro is a college level economics course and it is expected you respect yourself , your study time and the course accordingly.

Evaluation•Reading assignments will be evaluated through quizzes and/or daily short answer questions

•Homework is assigned for your practice and understanding of the concepts NOT to for credit points.

•Tests and quizzes

•Binder Check -- 10 points

•Special assignments

•Performance tasks

•Generally there is NO EXTRA CREDIT.

Supplies NeededYou are preparing a study guide for the

AP Test :#3-ring Binder– 2 inch or larger

Suggestions for organization: Organizational Topic Tabs 3-hole punch Sheet protectors for unit outlines etc.You will be determining your OWN organizational

method. Your binder MUST be organized. The HOW is up to you. Devise a plan. Your plan must be evident.

I will ask to see the binder and I will give 10 credit points for the completeness and usability of your binder.

NOTE: I will ask you to find a topic, concept, example in order to determine whether your binder is user-friendly/organized.

Supplies continued:

Three ring binder for researchYou will be researching and reading about the current economy.You will be expected to read the speeches of the Fed Presidents, Governors and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. It can be helpful to print some of these speeches for further reference.

Research should be organized within the the binder.Quarter points will be given for the quality and organization of your research. Links to articles will be posted on the Saint Joe AP Macroeconomics FB page.

Bookmarks:Textbook: Krugman Wells

http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/krugmanwells_econ2/default.asp?s=&n=&i=&v=&o=&ns=0&uid=0&rau=0

Federal Reserve Board of Governors:

http://www.federalreserve.gov/

Chicago Federal Reserve

http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/index.cfm

Outside Reading Links:

Free Parking Comes At A Pricehttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/15/business/economy/15view.html?_r=1&src=twt&twt=nytimesbusiness