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High School Elective:Peek at Principles and Precepts of Economics

March 22, 2017 | 2 Comments
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After just graduating high school, one of my most memorable adventures was staying with friends who lived in Belize. They had just purchased a house and planted trees, which produced the most delicious avocados and mangoes. When night came though, they would have to guard their new orchard as some of the Belizeans would jump the fence and raid their fruit. One local man justified the actions of his fellow countrymen by saying, “The fruit was for the whole of we.” Knowing the history of British influence on the dialect, we all understood the meaning of his reply. Whatever work you did in that country was to benefit the whole country. My friends and I got schooled that night about economics from one local view which was very different than what I learned about high school economics. Economics is about learning the history of what shaped people to think about their system of trading. So I was thrilled when I had the chance to teach my high school teen about economics using Principles and Precepts of Economics from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum. 

When I learned that Principles and Precepts of Economics course is taught through history, I was hooked. Isn’t that what really affects how people from different countries view the economy? The past history and the present and future goals of a country shape today’s modern world. Look here at the scope and sequence of what each book covers so you can get an overview.

Understanding economics then at the high school level needs to begin with the ideas of the founding fathers and Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) has done a solid job in presenting a foundation for a country’s trading system while presenting both good and bad ideas.

The course has three components: three soft-cover texts (chapters), three student activity books and a teacher resource book, which we put in a binder for ease of use.

The ease of use for PAC is one of its strongest features for a homeschooled home school teen | Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Look at the 15 topics that come in each chapter (soft-cover text) so you can see the key teaching points and how Principles and Precepts of Economics unfolds.

 15 TOPICS STUDIED IN EACH SOFT BOUND (Chapter) TEXT BOOK.
Chapter 1

►Introduction to Economics
1. Defining Economics
2. An Economy Based on Biblical Principles
3. A Bad Experiment
4. Economics and the American Colonies
5. Tyranny of the Crown
►From Revolution to Prosperity
1. Liberty or Death!
2. War!
3. The Constitution and Bill of Rights
4. Land of Opportunity
5. Prosperity vs New Ideologies
►Modern Economic Issues in America
1. The Progressives
2. Change Comes
3. New Economies Part I
4. New Economies Part II
5. Return to Greatness

Chapter 2

►The Early Years – Seeds of Economic Liberty
1. Fleeing Tyranny in England
2. An Economy Based on Biblical Principles
3. A Bad Experiment
4. Economics and the American Colonies
5. Tyranny of the Crown
►From Revolution to Prosperity
1. Liberty or Death!
2. War!
3. The Constitution and Bill of Rights
4. Land of Opportunity
5. Prosperity vs. New Ideologies
►Modern Economic Issues in America
1. The Progressives
2. Change Comes
3. New Economics Part I
4. New Economics Part II
5. Return to Greatness

Chapter 3

►Family Economics
1. Budgets
2. Banking
3. Insurance
4. Investing
5. Government Considerations
►Starting a Small Business
1. Freedom vs. Punching a Clock
2. Personal Interest + Demand = Profit
3. Resources (Help Is Available)
4. Profit and Loss
5. Use It Wisely
►Education and Economic
1. Considerations
2. College
3. Trade Schools
4. Military Service
5. Other Options

As you can see the Chapter 2 book builds on the history of Chapter 1. The Chapter 3 book we really liked too because it gave practical value to learning economics. For example, Mr. Awesome and I had to make some decisions about a 401K in his upcoming job. After covering Chapter 3, Tiny knew what we were talking about because he really liked the sections about family economics and business ownership.

Let me back up first though because Chapter 1 is a fast and surprisingly comprehensive overview of world history including some religious views and some about the background of the Bible.

This was unexpected by us at first because I’ve used curriculum from PAC before and prefer to add in our own worldview. It is easily done by this curriculum.

Too, we understood the context in which those ideas were being introduced. For example, to understand capitalism is to view it through the eyes of the founding fathers. It was based on individual liberty and belief in inalienable rights bestowed by a Creator.

Through the course it was clear that principles, precepts and different theories were going to be introduced. At this age, I’m wanting to be sure Tiny is introduced to other worldviews.

Chapter 1 covers from Ancient history, including Rome to the Awakening to the Middle Ages. As each world power is introduced, vocabulary words and ideologies are explained.

The layout of the book is what makes the books so easy for a middle or high school student to do independently.

Look below at one 2 page layout.

Self-teaching is promoted because everything the student needs to learn is right on the page without researching a lot of external resources.Vocabulary words are clearly defined through simple, but not busy illustrations which makes the teaching points or message memorable.

Another feature Tiny really enjoyed was the use of video throughout the book.

If you don’t know what QR codes are, I know your teen probably does. That was another unexpected very useful interactive tool we liked.

How to Easily Teach High School Economics

You can download the free QR reader scanner here at iTunes. Note this one is for an iPhone. You can also get one for an iPad which we already had downloaded.

Look at these easy directions below.

High School Elective. A Peek at Principles and Precepts of Economics Homeschool High using QR codes | Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Find the QR code links in the books, use your device to scan the code (tell your teen to clean his screen for the fifteenth time, okay, okay) and then wait for the video to load on your device.This video was one learning about different types of business structures and it was my business-minded teen’s very favorite.

10 Things You Should Know About Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum

Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) may be a good fit for your family:

►If your high school student prefers to work independently.
►If your middle school student is ready for high school level work.
►If, like me, you need to keep up with high school credit then this is one-half credit (.5) or semester long program.
►If you have a middle school or high school teen that loves history, then he’ll appreciate covering economics from a history slant.
►If you want to use this as an elective or a required course in social studies.
►If you don’t want to use an online high school. Simply choose which subjects you want your child to do and form your syllabus. Grade and track your child’s grades.
►If your teen gets easily overwhelmed with all the clutter in digital only formats, then the clean and simple black and white illustrations keeps the points being taught straightforward and challenging but clear.
►If you want something affordable and prefer to use consumable products.
►If your teen prefers activities like fill in the blank, matching concepts, marking answers true and false and circling the correct answer.
►If you want to still feed your teen’s mind with character building concepts, he’ll savor the tiny nuggets of motivational sayings or Life Principles at the end of each section.

I do have to let you know about a part I didn’t agree with. Understand too that I realize at the high school senior level parents vary about how much control they want over their young adult’s content.

I still very much feel it’s my job to shape my child’s thinking and I’ve always preferred secular resources so that I can instill my own Biblical content.

One the other hand, I’ve never objected to my teens being exposed to conflicting thoughts and views because my job is to prepare my teens for other views. But I want views to stay as that, just opinions or perspectives.

The authors write on the left side column of the page:

Evolution, as it is taught today, has itself evolved since Darwin published his tome; but the book inspired collectivists to promote their theories. While the intention of this course is not to delve deeply into scientific matters, we need to examine the evolution perspective so you can see its impact on public policy, including economics and politics. (Chapter 1, page 43. Bold emphasis mine.)

Then on the right side column of the same page the authors write:

Evolution’s counterpart, creationism, or intelligent design, was (and is today) ridiculed by collectivists as unscientific, and thus unworthy of inclusion in modern science text and classrooms. However the success of capitalism is a strong argument in support of economics based on individual liberty and belief in inalienable rights bestowed by a Creator.

In reality, both evolution and creationism are unprovable, from a purely scientific standpoint. Science observation and experimentation are necessary parts of the scientific method, neither evolution or creationism can be proved scientifically. If creationism is true, nobody alive today was around to watch it happen, and if evolution is true, no one can live millions of years to observe it happening. Likewise if God created everything in the distant past, we cannot recreate that in the lab. Neither can one recreate evolution in science labs. (Chapter 1, page 43. Bold emphasis mine.)

Whether I agree or not if evolution or creationism cannot be proved scientifically, I would have preferred that the second paragraph on the second column above not be included.

I feel this would have been more in line with the authors’ intention of not delving deeply into scientific matters because I want to be the one helping my teen determine our scientific standpoint.

Overall it was an excellent course for the number of lessons covered and that part didn’t hold us back from covering the rest of the very useful and practical information.

Too, I think you’ll love how all of their courses are useful and practical to use. We’ve had an overall positive experience using them. Look at my post where we used Paradigm Accelerated World History Curriculum.

Then don’t forget to use the coupon code below for such a well-laid out course.

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How to purchase it.

►Product Name: Principles and Precepts of Economics. Full course kit which includes texts, activities and teacher’s resource kit.
►Website: Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum – Principles and Precepts of Economics.
►Suitable for grades:
7th to High School.
►Formats:
Print version, audio enhanced and digital download.
►Worldview:
Secular friendly and easy to implement your own worldview.
►Cost: $59.55 print version.

Also, check out 14 Fun and (maybe Frugal) Homeschool High School Electives, Successful Entrepreneur-3 Best Homeschooled Teen Resources and Homeschool High School–How to Log Hours for High School.

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Successful Entrepreneur-3 Best Homeschooled Teen Resources

February 7, 2017 | 4 Comments
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No form of schooling, whether it’s self-education, college or supplementary guarantees that your homeschooled teen will be successful in professional life. And a high score in college doesn’t necessarily equate with a high-paying job.

Maybe that is what entrepreneurs figure out while they are in high school; college should be a training for real life and not about earning the highest grade point average. But this isn’t a post about the pros and cons of college, but it is about preparing your teens to be successful entrepreneurs.

While teaching my sons the skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur, I cheated. I had help.

Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs

3 Best Homeschool Resources to Prepare a Teen to be a Successful Entrepreneur @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

You know I told you that my husband is a true entrepreneur.

What do I mean by true entrepreneur? True and wannabe entrepreneurs were applying for one of five positions within a large company who specifically listed true entrepreneurs as a qualification.

My husband, along with hundreds of applicants went through a series of tests, which had multiple steps.

In other words, they didn’t want to hear that you called yourself an entrepreneur because you had a start up business or that you are an out of the box thinker. They wanted proof of your mindset.

And yes, my husband was one of the 5 called for the position after a few weeks of testing. At first, I chuckled silently because I thought there is no way you can test those type of personality traits let alone prepare for a test like that.

Then I realized that the many years of running our successful business prepared my husband for the tests.

Before  I continue, I need to share a shameless plug. I’m so proud of my husband because he wrote a book.

Entrepreneur: Born or Made by Fire is his life story of how a boy felt unfit for public school and felt like he was in prison built a successful million dollar company through his creative thinking and hard work.

Being molded by my husband’s thinking, I want to share three homeschool resources in subjects my husband wished he would have taken more seriously.

And no, they are not dazzling business courses or secret marketing or money making strategies though it certainly won’t hurt your teen to learn those business tips.

They are basic subjects that help a teen to build a way of problem solving and help him to connect with the real world.

Look at these 3 best homeschool resources to prepare a teen to be a successful entrepreneur and how they help your teen. Also, you’ll love this fun “business in a box” so your kid can get his feet wet in business.

ONE/Key to Series.

This supplementary math series is solid and time tested. At the time of using it with my sons, I had no idea how this seemingly basic and not so fancy looking math series helps build solid math skills.
Through the years, I used these series of books to shore up math weaknesses.

If a budding entrepreneur doesn’t like math, is struggling with one or two concepts or is rebelling at the thought of a math course where he feels his time is wasted, this straight to the point series helps him move quickly through concepts he doesn’t understand.

Key to Math Series. It's solid and time tested @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

The workbook series goes from about a fourth grade to high school level and covers individual areas of math like key to decimals, key to percents and key to measurements to name a few.

Solid math is the backbone of any successful business. And being able to quickly work out a math picture in his mind of a profit margin, percentages or commissions are necessary. Start off at the basic level within the pack and then work up until mastery and mental recall are immediate.

Key to Math Series @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

A money making entrepreneur has to be quick on feet when it comes to mentally deciphering numbers because math means money. And if you can’t figure money correctly and quickly, it could mean less of it.

That is a big deal to an entrepreneur.  Make math count by shoring up his weaknesses with the Key to Series.

Every Day Entrepreneurs Make Mundane to Monumental Decisions

TWO/James Madison Critical Thinking Course.

Nourishing a entrepreneur’s skill set means teaching him how to make meaningful decisions. The business world is full of gray and not so gray areas.

Teaching him to identify correct information and more important making a decision in keeping with his values is vital.

Besides making a novice feel like he has to make a choice between morals or money (he does not), the business world is full of shortcuts and ways for a new entrepreneur to utilize his curiosity.

James Madison Critical Thinking Series equals teaching critical thinking skills in a fun way @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

The way for him to do this is to learn to effectively and critically manage the huge amount of information that can be amassed in an industry.

I was delighted when Mr. Awesome 2015 used James Madison Critical Thinking Course.

Written in a fun form, each scenario in this thinking course is about solving crimes.

Your teen takes an investigative hat. This appeals to an entrepreneur’s problem solving skill set.

The book is 534 pages but more importantly through a fun and not babyish or cartoon way it goes teaches critical thinking – a vital skill set in the business world.

James Madison Critical Thinking Series @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Did you know that it’s used by adults to prepare for tests? Like real life business where you sometimes are not sure if you made the right decision, the problems are not about getting a correct answer.

It’s about teaching your teen an approach to problem solving.

Three/Building Historical Literacy While Engaging the Whole Child (Just 14 Lesson for Broad Strokes of History)

Then next, I never dreamed my husband would be endorsing a history curriculum, but I understand why now.

First, I need to explain what happened to us one year in business.

We had business acquaintances coming from Asian countries that were coming to meet us after we had partnered up the year before.

My husband kept quizzing me about Asian culture and what to expect as far as how to entertain them respectfully and interact with them they arrived.

The visitors we learned would be traveling with an interpreter. My husband took the liberty, though he felt uncomfortable about reaching out to the interpreter to ask about certain business traditions and culture in their home country.

In the end, we were prepared when we met our business acquaintances in person and exchanged gifts.

Why does this matter? My husband felt like if he had a better grip on understanding some of the basic history and values of other countries, he would’ve felt more prepared for that encounter and future ones too.

The impatient entrepreneur can benefit from going through a history program that covers the broad strokes of history.

In 14 lessons, he can have a framework on which to build his understanding of other countries and their values. We can respect and honor accomplishments and achievements of other countries.

Relationships in business are everything and nothing promotes relationships more than being able to talk meaningfully about the achievements of another culture. It enriches business relationships.

Also, look here at my post How to Teach History in 14 Lessons (From Daunting to Doable) where I give you more details about it.

Raising successful homeschooled teens is a challenge worth pursuing.

As part of my high school course for my sons they also read my husband’s book, Entrepreneur: Born or Made by Fire because we wanted them to understand the value of hard work.

There are no easy ways to prepare business-minded teens to learn how to take charge, make decisions in the face of obscure answers or how to interact with a world that is more global then ever before, but self-education is a passion worth pursuing.

Also, look at my post Digital Homeschool Curriculum – Big Ol’ List and Teach Your Homeschooled Teen the Art of Studying (without nagging).

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12 Ways for a Homeschooled Teen to Earn Money – A Budding Entrepreneur?

March 13, 2016 | 11 Comments
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Today, I’m sharing 12 ways for a homeschooled teen to earn money. Also, look at my page The Dynamics of How to Homeschool Easily and Smarter.

Long before they are of age to start working, kids want their own money.

And whether they count bricks at a construction site as a kid like my entrepreneur husband did or just want some spending money, kids are looking for creative ways to earn their own bucks.

12 Ways for a Homeschooled Teen to Earn Money – A Budding Entrepreneur @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

I am sharing some of the things we have thought of to put some money in kids’ pockets.

Have You Seen My Husbands Book, Entrepreneur Born or Made?

I am so PROUD of him because he created this book as a manual for my boys. I know you’ll love it.

The First Signs of an Entrepreneur

Though, I have always wanted my boys to care for the elderly regardless of whether they got paid or not, there are some elderly people that set aside funds each month to pay for the “little” things like buying groceries or cleaning their house.

So, look at these 12 ways a homeschooled teen can earn money.

My mother in law just recently told me about wanting to find somebody to vacuum her house regularly.

1. Running errands for the elderly.

If we lived closer, we would do it no charge of course, but the thought got the creative juices flowing for my boys.

2. Garage sales.

If you live in a neighborhood that allows you to have garage sales a little more regularly than twice a year, then garage sales are a great way for your kids to help you clear out clutter and for them to earn a few dollars.

3. Pet walking/pet setting.

Pet setting for a friend going on a trip or walking a pet while a friend is at work is a great activity for kids too.

4. Vet office.

Kelley’s daughter started working at a vet office helping out and cleaning after the pets until she worked up to a full working professional.

5. Babysitting.

An oldie, but goodie is babysitting.

Nowadays, they even have free CPR classes and babysitting classes, unlike they did when I babysat.

6. Yardwork.

Most people, not just elderly would like reliable help for their yard at different times of the years.

Even raking leaves is hard work and people will pay to have leaves bagged.

Having all the boys I have, I didn’t realize how easy I have it when something needs to be moved.

7. Moving small furniture or hanging pictures.

They seem to consult with each other about what is the best way to move furniture longer than the actual process of moving a piece of furniture. 

That is okay, however, because they are learning to think of creative ways of moving furniture to make it easier for them.

So that is why I say small pieces or projects to move as they learn safety.

Also, picture hanging and getting on ladders is something teens can do since a lot of women, including myself, don’t like getting on ladders.

8. Washing and detailing cars.

This is also a great way to earn money.

If the teen has supplies, he can “travel” (meaning I don’t mind taking them to where my teens need to go to wash a car), be mobile and bring a personal service to a person.

People are busy and like being at their home and will pay for a washing service to come to them.

9. Washing the outside windows of professional buildings.

My husband has encouraged my boys to create their own business, like he did at their age by washing windows in professional buildings.

There are still many locally owned business today and they may get cleaning services for the inside but maybe not the outside windows.

Making a trip once or twice a month on a regular route to clean outside windows is a great teen business.

The best part is that your teen can make his own hours and do them after school.

It doesn’t matter if nobody is there or not at the business and its probably better because some businesses want cleaning done after hours anyway.

10. Make and sell crafts.

Though my boys are not always the crafty loving type of kids, they see this as a great business for some teens.

Teens can make jewelry or duct tape wallets and sell on line. Look at some ideas for duct tape crafting here.

11. Setting up instagram, email or printers for older folks.

Many folks, like my parents want to see what we are doing by having instagram or need help setting up a printer or even help managing an email account.

Things that are very easy for us and our kids are not so easy for older folks.

What older person wouldn’t like a well-behaved and respectful teen (cute probably too – okay, okay) set up some of these apps for them on their devices?

12. Selling New Products Purchased Freely

Then one more way to make income that I think is very creative is something I learned from a dear friend.

She would save coupons and buy products, like soap or toothpaste with her coupon that were 100% free.

And then turn around and sell those new items in a garage sale or flea market booth.

The garage sale was better and a lot of time, she would find flea market booths that would give her a free booth for a month or two as an introductory offer and she would sell items she got free with her coupons.

Many times, the products were small trial size, but it didn’t matter because she would still make a 100% profit.

I was impressed then and I am still impressed today.

Coupon cutting along with online apps save money in the store.

The best thing is to buy the size where the coupon buys it for free, but a discount works too.. Just show the app on your smart phone and you get a discount.

What ways has your homeschooled teen earn money?

Also, look at these other tips:

  • Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar
  • Successful Entrepreneur-3 Best Homeschooled Teen Resources
  • High School Elective: Peek at Principles and Precepts of Economics
  • 6 Ways to Organize Your Homeschooled High School Teen

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