Cyndi Beard

Economics :  

• Shows how economic freedom is directly related to religious freedom;  

• Examines the roles of trade, markets, money, and entrepreneurship;  

• Explores the differences between socialism, interventionism, and free markets;  

• Explains how stewardship is at the heart of a healthy economic system; 

Government:  

 Exploring Government by Ray Notgrass is a one-semester course for high school. Explore the government of the United  States from its beginning to the present with special emphasis on the Biblical pattern for government and on the U.S.  Constitution. Learn about the operations of federal, state, and local government, and about issues facing our nation today.  Become better equipped to understand, pray for, and be involved in our country's government.  

BOTH classes will involve short ( about 1 page typed) writing assignments weekly.

TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED? if yes, book(s): Economics for Everybody Study Guide/Compass Classroom  ($22) and Exploring Government Textbook and Quiz and Exam Book ($50).  

This class is worth 1.0 high school credits.