Virginia Experience Civics & Economics Social Studies
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
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Table of Contents<br />
CHAPTER 8: Shaping Public Policy 102<br />
Sample<br />
Lesson 32: How the Media Shape Opinion .....................................................................................<br />
102<br />
Lesson 33: The Role of Interest Groups ...........................................................................................<br />
107<br />
Lesson 34: World Issues Have Local Impact ....................................................................................<br />
110<br />
111<br />
Lesson 35: Scarcity and Opportunity Cost ..................................................................................... 111<br />
Lesson 36: Allocating Limited Resources ....................................................................................... 116<br />
123<br />
Lesson 37: The U.S.’ Mixed Economy ............................................................................................... 123<br />
Lesson 38: Supply, Demand, and Price ...........................................................................................<br />
126<br />
Lesson 39: How Businesses Seek Profits ......................................................................................... 128<br />
Lesson 40: Consumers, Businesses, and Markets Interact ............................................................ 132<br />
Lesson 41: The Role of Financial Institutions .................................................................................<br />
135<br />
Lesson 42: <strong>Virginia</strong> and the U.S. in a Global Economy...................................................................<br />
138<br />
Lesson 43: Promoting Competition, but Managing It ................................................................... 145<br />
Lesson 44: Government Goods and Services .................................................................................<br />
149<br />
Lesson 45: The Influence of Taxes ................................................................................................... 153<br />
Lesson 46: How the Federal Reserve Helps .................................................................................... 158<br />
Lesson 47: The Importance of Protecting Consumers ................................................................... 162<br />
Lesson 48: Keeping an Eye on the Money Supply..........................................................................<br />
166<br />
Lesson 49: Choosing a Rewarding Career.......................................................................................<br />
170<br />
Lesson 50: Being Careful With Your Money ....................................................................................<br />
177<br />
End of Year Test...........................................................................................<br />
.................................................................................................................................. 187<br />
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................. 191<br />
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 192<br />
CHAPTER 9: Making Economic Decisions 111<br />
CHAPTER 10: Players in the U.S. Economy 123<br />
CHAPTER 11: How Government Helps in the Economy<br />
145<br />
CHAPTER 12: Managing Your Career and Finances<br />
170<br />
APPENDIX<br />
186<br />
Sample<br />
Sample111<br />
Sample123<br />
©Carole Marsh/Gallopade • www.gallopade.com • <strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Civics</strong> & <strong>Economics</strong> • Page 6<br />
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