Full Semester High School Economics & Personal Finance 20 Weeks Curriculum (2024)

Do you need help teaching Economics and/or Personal Finance? My Full Semester Economics bundle is perfect for the teacher that has been given a new prep. You will get access to my Google Drive Link, and all the videos will be included for PPT’s/Keynotes. It provides you with multiple options for teaching Economics with lots of resources to mix it up! Additionally, the new 2022 Google Drive refresh now includes all the materials optimized for both Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, etc.).

This bundle has been reorganized from head-to-toe (as of October 1, 2021). You can now find the material in a variety of ways including weekly plans, chapters, or by content type. Weekly plans are recommended for new teachers as it details a full breakdown, week-by-week, of the materials required, objectives, and the chapters/themes covered. It includes individual folders for all 100 days of the materials needed. Searching by chapter is a great way for teachers who like to run their class by-the-book. Lastly, for those who would like to quickly find specific types of resources, use the “Sorted by Content Type” folder. This includes all the PowerPoints, visual diagrams, projects, video guides, crash course guides, quizzes, tests, and much more.

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What you get:

- 4 different ways to teach the material

- Access to the Google Drive

- Google Drive lifetime FREE updates and any new products

- All the videos will be included in PPT's/ Keynotes

- Email support for any questions you may have

- Free PDF copy of my book (Screens Down)

- Free access to my Teacher to Teacher video training series ( T2T)

- 29+ years of experience in the classroom and I still teach currently

NEW BOOK:

2018 McGraw-Hill - Principles of Economics ISBN# 978-0076755554

OLD BOOK:

2003 Glencoe Economics Principles and Practices ISBN# 0-07-825978-9 2003

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What’s included? Click below to learn more about individual items. Those without a link are exclusive to this download.

Organization and procedures:

  • 20-week calendar set (JPEG + editable MS PowerPoint version)
  • Course Outline/Syllabus
  • Detailed explanation sheet
  • 65-question final semester exam

Economic Chapters:

  • CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS ECONOMICS?
  • CHAPTER 2: ECONOMIC SYSTEMS AND DECISION MAKING
  • CHAPTER 3: BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
  • CHAPTER 4: WHAT IS DEMAND?
  • CHAPTER 5: WHAT IS SUPPLY?
  • CHAPTER 6: PRICES AS SIGNALS
  • CHAPTER 11: MONEY AND BANKING
  • CHAPTER 12: FINANCIAL MARKETS
  • CHAPTER 13/14: ECONOMIC INSTABILITY
  • CHAPTER 15: THE FED AND MONETARY POLICY
  • CHAPTER 16: ACHIEVING ECONOMIC STABILITY
  • CHAPTER 17: INTERNATIONAL TRADE
  • CHAPTER 19: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Big Bundles:

  • Personal Finance Lessons - 21 Lessons with Activities and PPT Bundle
  • CRASH COURSE ECONOMICS SAMPLE EP. 5 EP 1-35
  • CRASH COURSE BUSINESS SOFT SKILLS EP. 1-17
  • CRASH COURSE STUDY SKILLS EP. 1-10
  • CRASH COURSE ENTREPRENEURSHIP EP. 1-17
  • We the Economy Video Series – 18 short 5-8 minute videos
  • Common Core Economics Lessons / more primary source focused

Projects:

  • 4 Hour Work Week Book Project
  • 5 Dysfunctions Book Project
  • Entrepreneurship Book Project
  • Naked Economic Book Project
  • Rich Dad Poor Dad Book Project
  • Stock Market Project
  • Board Game Project – Summer School Final
  • Khan Academy Entrepreneurship
  • Gift Assignment
  • Economics Book Writing Project
  • Performance Task Practice (12th Grade)
  • Portfolio Project
  • Theme Park Project
  • Blog Assignment Project
  • Job Shadow Project
  • Resume Project
  • Free Cashflow Game

Video and Movie Guides:

  • The Ultimate Series
  • Hudsucker Proxy Movie Guide
  • Short Films in the Econ Classroom
  • The Profit
  • The Apprentice
  • Undercover Billionaire
  • Shark Tank
  • 15 Chapters of Economic Videos

Additional Economic Tools:

  • Brain Teasers and Quotes
  • Business Questions and Comments
  • Resume and Cover Letter
  • A-Z Economics – 20 Lessons
  • 10 Recommendations from a College Student
  • 101 Ways to Destress
  • Grading Codes
  • Life After High School
  • CNN Student News
  • Helpful Website Resources
  • Doing a Good Job

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Customers have said:

"Thank you so much for this wonderful economics bundle full of resources! Will definitely be looking here in the future for more!"

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Full Semester High School Economics & Personal Finance 20 Weeks Curriculum (2024)

FAQs

What do you learn in economics and personal finance class? ›

Examine basic economic concepts and their relation to product prices and consumer spending. Examine the effect of supply and demand on wages and prices. Describe the steps in making a purchase decision, including the roles of marginal benefit and marginal cost. Determine the consequences of conspicuous consumption.

Does personal finance count as economics? ›

Personal finance is covered for only a few weeks in the economics course; the rest covers more abstract economic concepts like international trade, resource allocation and the benefits and drawbacks of capitalism. Individual teachers can choose how much they want to focus on certain topics.

Does California require personal finance in high school? ›

The initiated state statute would require students graduating during the 2029-2030 academic year to complete a one-semester personal finance course. The measure would also require a personal finance course to be offered by the 2026-2027 academic year.

Should all students have to take financial literacy classes before graduating? ›

Under the bill, high school students would be required to complete one semester of a financial literacy class. This course could be an already existing finance class. The course must be offered in the 2026-27 school year, and the graduation requirement would first apply to the seniors graduating in 2029-30.

What is more difficult, economics or finance? ›

As a finance degree heavily depends on financial analysis and modeling, students may find the material more difficult if they struggle with mathematical concepts. However, students seeking an economics degree might have difficulty understanding abstract ideas like economic theory and policy analysis.

What happens if you don't pass the Wise test? ›

This exam is part of FINA150 and required by your high school. If a student chooses not to take the WISE exam or does not pass the WISE exam, they should contact their HS counselor for other “certification” options. A score of 65% or better is considered passing for the WISE exam.

What pays more, finance or economics? ›

The earning potential and salaries are comparable between the finance and economics fields. While the professions are related to one another, they're also very diverse, and salary can range based on the type and level of the job. As candidates gain more experience, they can typically negotiate for higher salaries.

Should personal finance be taught in high school? ›

Only 27 percent of California high school students attend schools that offer personal finance classes. Ensuring that all young Californians have exposure to financial literacy is a vital step in closing inequality gaps and providing the skills and resources to improve their lives overall.”

Is it better to major in finance or economics? ›

Both finance and economics are excellent choices for someone interested in a career in the financial sector, but they do differ in focus and potential job opportunities. Finance is more practical and focused on the management of money, investments, and financial assets.

Why do high schools often not teach personal finance skills? ›

High schools might avoid teaching personal finance due to several reasons, including the perceived lack of relevance to students' current lives, the gap between financial literacy and financial responsibility, and the practical constraints of traditional teaching methods.

Is economics required to graduate high school in California? ›

Three years of English. Two years of mathematics (including Algebra I) Three years of social science (including U.S. history and geography; world history, culture, and geography; one semester of American government; and one semester of economics) Two years of science (including biology and physical science)

Do you need 220 credits to graduate high school in California? ›

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: HOW MANY CREDITS ARE NEEDED TO GRADUATE IN CALIFORNIA? California Online Public Schools high school students must successfully earn a minimum of 220 units of credit to graduate.

What states require students to take personal finance? ›

States that require a personal finance course
Graduation Year Requirement Will Be Fully ImplementedState
2024Nebraska, North Carolina, and Rhode Island
2026Florida and Ohio
2027Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Oregon, and South Carolina
2028Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and West Virginia

Does personal finance count as a math credit? ›

For example, a personal finance course taught by a math teacher, who uses math principles to show students how to calculate interest rates, or determine loan amortization, might also allow that student to meet a math credit as well.

What is the best age to learn financial literacy? ›

Kids between the ages of 6 and 8 may start to understand how money works. "As soon as your child is receiving an allowance, he'll need a place to put his money," says Pearl. Make a trip to the bank an event. Help your child open a savings account, and encourage them to make regular deposits.

What does a personal finance class teach? ›

They'll learn to calculate net worth and net income, explore various occupations and the income for each, and how income taxes work. A chapter dedicated to managing money teaches about the benefits of savings and checking accounts as well as the various types of banking institutions.

What is the course economics and finance about? ›

An economics and finance degree combination is a program that aims to train students on the fundamentals of economics, financial management and help them understand how businesses, various institutions, and even individuals make decisions regarding their capital and how they spend it.

What is the economics and personal finance course in NC? ›

The Extended Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) course is intended to be a study of economics, personal finance, income and education, money management, critical consumerism, and financial planning. This course has been legislated by N.C. Session Law 2019- 82, House Bill 924.

What is the relationship between economics and personal finance? ›

Economic reasoning can be used to make decisions in all areas of life, but especially when making personal finance decisions. In fact, personal finance can be viewed as the application of the economic way of thinking to everyday decisions. If anything, economics and personal finance are complements, not substitutes.

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