1. Mr.William (Bill ) Meder Thornridge High School Classroom C 98
Economics Class
Mr.William (Bill ) Meder Thornridge High School
Classroom C 98

2. Introduction An overview of the course and main areas of interest
21 years teaching at Thornridge
Worked 10 years at C.B.O.E.
Married with 2 children 19 & 15

3. Reality Based Education
Choices are real
Consequences are real
Time is money
Money to students is their grade
I cannot change reality

4. Graduation Requirement
Two copies of book home & class
Economics Alive -TCI
Satisfies requirement for consumer education
Portfolio Assessment-Final Exam

5. Economics Alive-TCI Basics and Terminology
Consumerism; Decision Making
Macroeconomics: big picture
Microeconomics: small picture
International Issues and student’s place in the economy
Hands on reality based approach

6. Grade Sheets Powerschool most accurate source
Given to students to audit grades
Request to have signed and returned
Attendance and grades available on line***

7. Stock Market Project?? Begin on term 1 probably
Follow 5 stocks and chart data
Look for any news about stock
Collect data weeks
Create graphs to see progress
Write 3-page paper to finish

8. Meder’s Economics Web Page
To increase different ways of communication
To allow students more access to school
To add alternative assignments
To promote the use of Technology
To increase fun/access

9. Communications Period
Students can make-up work on limited basis
Students can get back on track if they fall off
Students take responsibility for improving their performance
Students chart their progress with grade reports

10. Homework, Supplies & Interactive Notebooks
Students do something every day
Have something to do at home almost every night
Check their notes to see if they are keeping up-organized
Contribute to their Portfolio final