Lesson: 1
Topic: exploring the nature and utility of business
References: text, chapter #1; student business survey

Lesson: 2
Topic A: Exploring the nature and utility of information technology
References: class notes, web resources
Topic B: The Anatomy of a Computer
References: New Learner Video

Lesson: 3
Topic A: Needs vs. wants; essentials vs. luxuries; Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
References: text, chapter #1; class notes
Topic B: Introduction to the Independent Business Simulation project
References: Trade Show Web Page

Lesson: 4
Topic: Power Point Lab: Proposals for an Independent Business Simulation
References:

Lesson: 5
Topic: Producers vs. Consumers; Specialization of Business; our Interdependent Society
References: text, chapter #1; Power Point Presentation

Lesson: 6
Topic: The forms of business organization.
References: text, chapter #3; class notes

Lesson: 7
Topic: Entrepreneurship - The Entrepreneurial Perspective
References: Video: Spirit of Adventure and the associated worksheet
Note: this class is associated with an Entrepreneurial Case Study Report

Lesson: 8
Topic: Internet Lab: In search of an entrepreneur.
Note: this class is associated with an Entrepreneurial Case Study Report

Lesson: 9
Topic: *** Unit Test: Introduction to the Business System in Canada ***
Reference: review sheet

Lesson: 11
Topic: economic systems: free enterprise, centrally planned, mixed.
Reference: text, chapter #2

Lesson: 12
Topic: analyzing supply and demand for a good or service
Reference: class notes; supply/demand survey/graph

Lesson: 13
Topic: analyzing supply, demand, and equilibrium.
Reference: Text, chapter #2; class notes; Excel Lab #01

Lesson: 14
Topic: Review for Quiz; Preparation for National Bring Our Kids to Work Day - Wednesday, November 7th
Reference: web assignment and resources

Lesson: 15
Topic: the economic cycle - expansion, decline, recession, recovery
Reference: text, pages. 257-8

Lesson: 16
Topic: the money supply: leakages vs. injections
Reference: Money Supply worksheet

Lesson: 17
Topic: the rate of 'inflation' (C.P.I.).
Reference: text, pgs. 252-7

Lesson: 18
Topic: the rate of 'interest'
Reference: text, page 266; news article

Lesson: 19
Topic: the rate of 'unemployment'
Reference: text, pgs. 102-3

Lesson: 20
Topic: Economics Unit Test Review
Reference: review sheet

Lesson: 21
Topic: *** Unit Test: Economics ***
Reference: review sheet

Lesson: 22
Topic: Exam Review
Reference: Term review materials

Lesson: 23
Topic: Exam Review
Reference: Term review materials

Lesson: 24
Topic: Exam Review
Reference: Term review materials