Outschool
Search

$20

weekly
Class
Play

Book Club: Basic Economics-By Thomas Sowell

New class
Ages 11-14
Live Group Class
Ongoing weekly discussion to establish an evidence-based world view. Students will learn about topics impacting their interaction with the world around them while developing debate, critical thinking, listening, and research skills.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(3 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
3-7 learners per class
60 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per week
Mastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. Students are evaluated on mastery of learning goals as evidenced by preparation for class and verbal contributions to discussion and debate during class. Students will have the opportunity to contribute at least once during class. Parents will receive monthly feedback, more frequent if necessary, to encourage participation. Verbal participation is required and will be highly supported by facilitator, as needed, until students are comfortable with expressing their ideas with more independence.
Certificate of Completion
Each course will be followed by another selection from this author. This course is a prerequisite for following selections and will be offered on a rotating basis throughout the year.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
In this club, we will read the works of Thomas Sowell beginning with "Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy." Learners will be assigned a specific chapter reading and questions to prepare for each class along with a suggested number of pages to read each day.  Weekly class meetings will provide an opportunity for students to discuss and debate the readings. Classes will be student centered with teacher facilitation. We will cover one chapter per week.  There are no equations or complicated charts. Each week I will post a suggested number of pages to read each day to prepare for the next meeting.  

Meeting Schedule and Topic

December 5, 2024: Week 1: Chapter 1: What is Economics
December 12, 2024: Week 2: Chapter 2: The Role of Prices
December 19, 2025: Week 3: Chapter 3: Price Controls
January 9, 2025: Week 4: Chapter 4: An Overview of Prices
January 16, 2025: Week 5: Chapter 5: The Rise and Fall of Businesses
January 23, 2025: Week 6: Chapter 6: The Role of Profits—and Losses
January 30, 2025: Week 7: Chapter 7: The Economics of Big Business
February 6, 2025: Week 8: Chapter 8: Regulation and Anti-Trust Laws
February 13, 2025: Week 9: Chapter 9: Market and Non-Market Economies
February 20, 2025: Week 10: Chapter 10: Productivity and Pay 
February 27, 2025: Week 11: Chapter 11: Minimum Wage Laws
March 6, 2025: Week 12: Chapter 12: Special Problems in Labor Markets
March 13, 2025: Week 13: Chapter 13:  Investment
March 20, 2025: Week 14: Chapter 14: Stock, Bonds, and Insurance
March 27, 2025: Week 15: Chapter 15: Special Problems of Time and Risk
April 3, 2025: Week 16: Chapter 16: National Output
April 10, 2025: Week 17: Chapter 17: Money and the Banking Systems
April 17, 2025: Week 18: Chapter 18: Government Functions
April 24, 2025: Week 19: Chapter 19: Government Finance
May 1, 2025: Week 20: Chapter 20: : Special Problems in the National Economy
May 8, 2025: Week 21: Chapter 21: International Trade
May 15, 2025: Week 22: Chapter 22: International Transfers of Wealth
May 22, 2025: Week 23: Chapter 23: International Disparities in Wealth
May 29, 2025: Week 24: Chapter 24: Myths About Markets
June 5, 2025: Week 25: Chapter 25: “Non-Economic” Values
June 12, 2025: Week 26: Chapter 26: The History of Economics
June 19, 2025: Week 27: Chapter 27: Parting Thoughts

Learning Goals

Develop a more extensive vocabulary
Increase reading comprehension and analysis skills

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This journey is neither intended to nor will it tell students what to think. It is a journey of discovery intended to inform and help students evaluate, understand, and articulate their understanding of the world around them.
Pre-Requisites
None
Supply List
Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell.  We will be referencing and marking the text so I recommend a hard copy of the book, new or used.  Available on Amazon approximately $25 USD.  Be sure to get the 5th edition with white cover, black lettering.  The e-book can be used. It is about the same price.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students are encouraged to research websites, publications, or other books that may be used to support their arguments in contradiction to the ideas expressed in the reading. Reliability of sources will be examined as part of the learning process.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
5.0
3reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Science
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Science
Master's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Georgia State University
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Shorter College
My nature is to question everything.  I consider it an imperative to pursue a path of independent learning in many subject areas, keep up with current events, and use life experiences to establish my own world view.  It is an ongoing process, as it should be.  I hope to instill or reinforce this imperative with my students.  

Reviews



Parents also liked
American Girl BOOK CLUB
Kristi Rodenbeck
4.9
(481)
$13 per class
Next session at 1 AM on Thursday
Group Class
1/wk, 30 min
8-13
Book Club: The Magician's Elephant by Kate Dicamillo
Tristan - Book Clubs/Reading Comprehension
5.0
(412)
$12 per class
Group Class
1 wk, 5/wk, 40 min
8-12
Book Club: Beverly, Right Here by Kate DiCamillo
Tristan - Book Clubs/Reading Comprehension
5.0
(412)
$12 per class
Next session at 4 AM on Monday
Group Class
1 wk, 5/wk, 40 min
10-13
Book Club: Wings of Fire
Orchard Academy
4.8
(822)
$11 per class
Next session at 3:10 PM on Tue 2/25
Group Class
1/wk, 30 min
8-12
Book Club: Flora & Ulysses by Kate Dicamillo
Tristan - Book Clubs/Reading Comprehension
5.0
(412)
$12 per class
Next session at 1:45 AM on Saturday
Group Class
5 wks, 1/wk, 40 min
8-12
Book Club: The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate Dicamillo
Tristan - Book Clubs/Reading Comprehension
5.0
(412)
$14 per class
Next session at 2 AM on Monday
Group Class
1 wk, 3/wk, 40 min
7-10
Book Club: The Tiger Rising by Kate Dicamillo
Tristan - Book Clubs/Reading Comprehension
5.0
(412)
$12 per class
Next session at 3 AM on Saturday
Group Class
5 wks, 1/wk, 40 min
8-12
Middle Grade Fiction Book Club
Kayla Grose
4.9
(15)
$8 per class
Next session at 11 PM on Wed 3/12
Group Class
1/wk, 30 min
9-12
Book Club - Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Sarah Spears
5.0
(4)
$15 per class
Next session at 11 PM tomorrow
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
7-12
Women of the Classics - Book Club
Laura McVay B.A., M.A.
4.5
(12)
$22 per class
Next session at 5 PM on Friday
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
14-18
Book Club: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Tristan - Book Clubs/Reading Comprehension
5.0
(412)
$12 per class
Next session at 7 PM on Thu 3/6
Group Class
5 wks, 1/wk, 45 min
7-10
Magic Tree House Book Club
Jordan Hayes
4.8
(18)
$12 per class
Next session at 6 PM today
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
6-9
Bookworms: A Book Club for Middle Schoolers
Dr. Sharon BC
5.0
(126)
$30 per class
Next session at 5 PM tomorrow
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
10-14
Classics for Kids Book Club!
Outschool Educator Jennifer Hall
4.9
(269)
$29 per class
Next session at 2 PM on Mon 6/2
Group Class
1/wk, 50 min
8-13
Book Club: Magic School Bus
Let's Go Learning
4.8
(3,734)
$11 per class
Next session at 9 PM on Thursday
Group Class
1/wk, 30 min
4-9
Harry Potter Book club
Miss Amii
$10 per class
Next session at 9 PM on Saturday
Group Class
1/wk, 1 hr
11-15
See More Classes
Home
Search
Give a Gift Card
Open currency, time zone, and language settings
Language & Region
Log In