THE CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION

Government (Fall) 16 weeks only

This class will explore the American government through a Christian world view. Students will study the American government from its foundation to the present, using the Constitution and current events to understand the functions of our federal government and their role as future voters.

Economics (Spring) 16 weeks only

This one-semester course is designed to help students understand how incentives and information influence the choices people make and how governments influence economic progress. Students will learn basic economic principles needed to explore and understand such issues as free trade, globalization, inflation, recessions, surpluses and shortages, global warming, energy, stimulus packages. and bailouts. These topics dominate today’s headlines and are the issues we must understand in order to engage the world around us.

Each class is a separate, one semester, 16-week class. Students may register for one or both.

Curriculum/Required Text(s): FALL:

Available in the CHE bookstore: Notgrass: Exploring Government (Current edition-2016 hardcover) 1) Curriculum Package ISBN 13: 978-1609990985 2) Student Review Pack ISBN 13: 978-1609990992 SPRING:

Available in the CHE bookstore: BJU Economics Student Text 3rd Edition ISBN 13: 978-1606828779

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Grades: 10-12

Days: Tuesday

Time: 10:00-11:30

Teacher: Mrs. Heather Stauffer

Cost: $19.50/week per each 16-week semester, and a one-time $20 material fee per each 16-week semester(Taking 2 classes = $40 total)