ECO 2000
Cyberschool Project
Winter/Spring 2007/2008 Classes

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The Composer Project
This course is designed to familiarize the student with a variety of composers from Bach to the Beatles.  Students will conduct research and complete a variety of projects demonstrating their knowledge of each composer.

Poetry
Are you creative?  Great!  Or like me, do you think you don’t have a creative bone in your body?  That’s OK!  This poetry course is for you!  The course is designed to give you the opportunity to express yourself through poetry, a form of creative writing.  One important fact—writing poetry can be fun!  The words don’t have to rhyme.  We will explore different types of poetry from the riddle to haiku.  Students should also be prepared to analyze the works of a selected poet.

Investment Strategy: How to Become Wealthy
If you begin to invest at an early age, it is not difficult to become wealthy. The majority of this course will pertain to INVESTMENT STRATEGY. However, we must also devote some time to COMMON SENSE SPENDING. It is going to be fun, easy and loaded with interesting information that every investor should know. Each student will receive $250,000 in PLAY dollars to invest in stocks utilizing information found on the internet. No actual investing will occur since you don't have real money. You will not only plot your progress, but also learn how to research stocks, bonds and other securities. When you enroll in this course, you will have taken to first step in potentially becoming wealthy.

Surfing for Marine Science
Let’s SURF the web (OK, it’s not salty and it’s not wet, but we’ll still have fun!) and explore the scope and nature of oceanography and its relevance in the modern world. We will investigate the sub-fields of oceanography (geology, geography, botany, zoology, chemistry, physics, ecology and mathematics). Get ready to explore marine archaeology! Learn how the tides determine life "on the edge." As students explore predetermined marine science subjects, they will be encouraged to take tangents and pursue their interests in this wide-open field.

Rock Band 101
Do you have the urge to play guitar like Eddie Van Halen, sing like Rob Thomas, or just perform in front of an audience? If the answer to any of these questions is "Yes!", then this is the class for you. Explore common instrumentation and the cost of acquiring equipment to start a group, interview an individual who performs locally as well as a potential employer, and design advertisements for a virtual band. Finally, develop a portfolio of music tailored to your interests and abilities. Music experience is a plus, but not necessary.

Do You Need Insurance?
This course provides the student with knowledge on all aspects of insurance. The student will study health, automobile, career, life, home and renter’s insurance. Also covered is purchasing insurance and saving money.

Music Theory

This class is intended for students who already read music.  It is a study in basic theory starting with staff reading and working up through intervals, scales, chord progressions and the cycle of fifths.  Students should be prepared to write short four part exercises as well as complete all assignments.

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