Business Technology
Course Code #3705
Prerequisite:  None
Grade Levels: 11-12
Substitutes for United States Government
49 Competencies 

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Course Description:  This one semester course provides 11th and 12th grade students with an understanding of the legal framework in which an American business functions.  The students will evaluate the influence a free enterprise system in a democratic society has on one's daily decisions.  Students will analyze the alliance between captialism and democracy.

Instructional Materials:  Law for Business and Personal Use Textbook, Study Guide, and Interactive Tutor software program

Useful Websites

• Teacherweb.com/TN/AntiochHighSchool/CDowdy/index.html
• www.ThinkWave.com

Field Trips:  Are followed up with additional research, and a multimedia presentation.  This is a cooperative activity.

• Tennessee State Supreme Court of Appeals
• visit the law library
• Circuirt Court
• criminal, civil, probate, jury selection
• Preliminary Hearings
• Dockets
• bail and bond

 

• Special Note:  All Field Trips are continguent on class performance and approval from administration