Age: 14+ High School Half Credit
Taught by RC Sproul, Jr., Economics for Everybody is an insightful study of economic principles that links entrepreneurship with lemonade and Charlie Chaplin with supply and demand. Student will develop an understanding of economic freedom, inflation, stewardship, free markets, and much more.
Who is the series for?
Although we like to say it’s for everybody, we did have a few particular audiences in mind. For instance, small groups wanting to go through a unique series; or families with middle school kids and older; then middle or high school students studying economics for traditional schools or homeschools; and, finally, any adult who wants to understand what economics is all about (in a fun and engaging way, of course).
This course covers:
- How economic freedom is directly related to religious freedom
- The roles of trade, markets, money, and entrepreneurship
- The differences between socialism, interventionism, and free markets
- How stewardship is at the heart of a healthy economic system
RC Sproul, Jr.’s consummate teaching is illustrated with hundreds of fun and interesting clips from old movies, cartoons, and instructional videos. The goal of this series is to make learning economics interesting and enjoyable.
Can I get High School Credit for the series?
Yes. Compass Classrooom’s Economics for Everybody is designed to be the base of a one-semester high school economics class for homeschool students. If this Scope and Sequence is followed, it will be good for one half credit in economics.
The course can be used in two ways: by itself as a lighter study to introduce basic economics concepts (9th/10th graders), or used together with another economics textbook as a more in-depth study for students with worldview training (10th/11th/12th graders). If you choose to do the latter we recommend Basic Economics (4th ed.) available in our store.
Here is a link to the sample Study Guide which provides a complete scope and sequence for teaching the class.
- 12 video lectures
- 234 pp Study Guide
- Discussion questions & Quizzes
- Interactive resources
How long are the lessons?
Lessons 1-5 and 12 are under 20 minutes; Lessons 6-11 range from 20 to 27 minutes. As the lessons dig deeper into economic applications they get longer in order to cover the material.
What is included in the Study Guide?
The 266p Study Guide includes each lesson in a convenient paragraph format with additional material not included in the videos:
- Multiple choice, short answer, and discussion questions for each lesson;
- Scope & Sequence included in the Study Guide for easy curriculum planning;
- Full answer key included in the book for convenient self-guided study;
- For Further Reading sections with chapter listings for the 4th Edition of our recommended Basic Economics textbook;
- Digital study guides have a linked Table of Contents for easy navigation.
Are there any other books you’d recommend?
Lots. You can find a list of them on our Resources page.
This class can be accessed in two ways.
First, we offer an 18-month license per student which provides access to the full course as well as access to the related facilitation Group (explained below).
Second, our Compass Membership provides subscription access to this course plus 40 additional courses and resources. You can choose an Individual membership for one student or a Family Membership for four students. Our memberships are available as either a monthly or an annual subscription. Learn more about Memberships here.
Groups
In order to create more of a classroom environment, we provide course-specific Groups for any student currently enrolled in a course. Groups provide:
- Communication with class facilitators
- A forum for student questions
- Community with other students taking the class
- Zoom meetings to discuss lecture material and assignments (available for certain groups)
If students wish to join a group, they must first be enrolled in the related course (via the Student Dashboard). They can then request to join the group on the specific group page. View all Groups here.
Grading
We offer personalized grading for all the short answer questions in this course. Sign up here.
Mobile App
All courses can also be accessed on desktop, mobile, and through our Compass Classroom App (iOS & Google).
If you have additional questions about this course or anything else, contact us through email at [email protected] or through the A-Z Compass Helpdesk.
Learn more about Economics for Everybody in the Compass Classroom Store.
View a sample of the Study Guide.
Course Content
About Instructor
R.C. Sproul, Jr
Dr. R.C. Sproul, Jr. has taught philosophy and theology at Reformation Bible College, and been a teaching fellow for Ligonier Ministries. Since college, economics has been one of his primary areas of expertise. He delights in explaining how the glory of the gospel truth means that Jesus changes everything. He has eight children. Featured in Economics for Everybody.
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