High School Economics: Real-World Skills for Teens

Does your learner struggle to grasp economics concepts or feel overwhelmed by math? This course is designed to change that! High School Economics for the Real World makes economics approachable and engaging, focusing on understanding and applying principles instead of complex calculations.

Through dynamic discussions, real-world case studies, and fun projects like analyzing their favorite celebrity or company, learners will see how economics connects to their daily lives. With interactive lessons and hands-on activities, they’ll build confidence while exploring supply and demand, market forces, government policies, and globalization.

No advanced math skills are needed—just curiosity and a calculator to help with basic tasks. This 14-week course offers the perfect blend of creativity and real-world applications to empower learners with the tools they need to succeed

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Topics Covered:
-Scarcity, opportunity cost, and decision-making
-Supply, demand, and market equilibrium
-Incentives, competition, and profit
-Labor markets and wage differences
-Financial markets and investment
-Fiscal and monetary policy
-International trade and exchange rates
-Real-world economic analysis through a celebrity or company project

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Additional Class Expectations:

REFUND POLICY: I understand the appeal of booking in advance to secure a spot in classes, but I also acknowledge that circumstances may change. If you need to withdraw your learner for any reason up to ten days before the class's start date, I will gladly issue a full refund. Please don't hesitate to contact me in such cases. For inquiries regarding sibling discounts, please reach out for further assistance.

Active Participation: In this class, active participation is key to meaningful engagement and learning. Learners are strongly encouraged to contribute to discussions, share their perspectives, and ask questions. To promote critical thinking and effective in-class interactions, the chat feature should be used sparingly. While quick questions or clarifications are welcome, longer answers or discussions are best reserved for face-to-face interactions during class time.

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Each week, learners will find all required materials posted in the classroom, with most being digital-friendly and a select few requiring printing.  For those who prefer not to print, digital documents can be accessed through Google Drive or PDFs will be available to view on your device. Although I aim to provide enough in-class time for all topics and activities, given time limits, several brief assignments will require independent completion. Understanding learners' busy lives, I provide ample time, at least one week, for the completion of each task and extended notice for projects.

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Note on Teaching Style and Learner Participation:
This class thrives on active student interaction and participation. The teaching methods, including simulations and critical thinking activities, are designed to engage and inspire. However, the success of these interactive sessions largely depends on learner involvement. Should active participation prove challenging, we may transition to a lecture format to ensure all essential material is thoroughly covered. I encourage all learners to join in, share their thoughts, and contribute to a dynamic learning environment, making the educational journey enriching for everyone.