EconomicsStudent Choice IndividualCore Projects – 100 points

Choose only one of the following and complete it by October 3rd.

All papers must be typed and in MLA format!!

  • Compile a record of your economic activities for one month. What did you earn? What goods and/or services did you buy? At the end of the month, analyze your list. What were your economic needs? What were your economic wants? Write a 2 page paper typed, double spaced in 12 font explaining your findings.
  • Select ten common items for sale at local grocery stores. Compile a record of price changes, if any, in at least two different stores over one month. Analyze overall price changes and the variations from store to store. The objects chosen must be the exact same item (ex 10 oz. can of Campbell's chicken noodle soup). Create a graph showing the changes and write a 1/2 page paper typed, double spaced in 12 font explaining your findings.
  • Study the classified section of a local newspaper/website for employment opportunities. Analyze the information for two weeks and present a report on job opportunities in your community in a 2-page paper typed, double spaced in 12 font. Based on the data include a recommendation in your conclusion on suggested paths for students graduating high school. College, workforce, apprenticeships, or military etc.
  • Choose a business you would like to own and operate, it cannot be a preexisting business – you are to create one. Be specific. Be sure to answer the 3 economic questions. Decide whether it should be a sole proprietorship or partnership and explain your rationale. After giving this consideration analyze and answer the questions in a 2 page paper typed, double spaced in 12 font.
  • what good or service would you like to provide?
  • what types of skills or training could you bring to the business?
  • what are the advantages and disadvantages of the ownership form you choose? Etc.
  • Visit a local food store offering no-name generic items. Select 15 grocery items and compare the cost of generic, and several name brand goods. Be sure to compare items of equal size and packaging. Compare the cost per ounce, per serving or per unit price. Display the results in the form of charts. Include an analysis of your findings by writing a ½ page paper typed, double spaced in 12 font.
  • Read Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne and write a 2page paper, typed, double spaced in 12 font. The first page should summarize the story and the second will be your thoughts and feelings about the story. In your conclusion be sure to tell me which character you identify with the most and why. Also, based on your blood type how would you react to the chemicals? Do you think Dean makes the right choice at the end? Would you have done the same? Why or why not?
  • Read Quarantine: The Lonersby LexThomas and write a 2-page paper typed, double spaced in 12 font. The first page should summarize the story and the second will be your thoughts and feelings about the story. Analyze if the characters wants and needs changed from the start of the book to the end? In your conclusion be sure to tell me which group you may have joined. Also, speculate on what you think happens to David and what he may encounter on the outside.
  • Play the Game of Lifethe board game, NOT the electronic version, with an adult i.e. a parent, grandparent or aunt or uncle etc. You will be the banker and take notes about the highlights of your journey. Did you go to college? Why or why not? Which career did you get? Which house did you buy and why. How many kids did you have? How much money did you end up with total including life tiles and real estate? Then tell me the highlights of your journey in one of the following a) a 2-page paper typed, double spaced in 12 font, b) a PowerPoint photo essay with captions or c) create a album that depicts the journey. The album can be drawn or done electronically however it must contain descriptive captions. Be sure to include trips, awards and other events that you land on during the game.
  • Watch an entire season of The Colony a reality show created by The Discovery Channel. You can choose between season 1 or 2 however you must watch all 10 episodes. After watching them write a 2-page paper typed, double spaced in 12 font. The first page should summarize the show and the second will be your thoughts and feelings about the show. In your conclusion be sure to tell me what skills you would have brought to the group had you been apart of it. Would you have done anything differently? Why or why not?