Grades 6–8

Savannah Port Tour and Workshop
Grades 6-12
Wednesday, February 25th
9:00am - 2:15pm

This immersive, one-day workshop helps teachers bring Georgia history and economics to life by exploring the Port of Savannah as a powerful case study in how geography, culture, and economics shape historical change. Designed for middle and high school economics/social studies teachers, the workshop connects local history to state, national, and global narratives—showing students how economic activity influences people, communities, and civic life across time.

We’ll begin the day with a tour of the Port of Savannah (parking arrangements TBD), then return to Woodville-Tompkins High School for a post-tour debrief, lunch, guest speaker and lesson demos. Participants will engage with classroom-ready lessons that integrate primary sources, maps, cultural artifacts, and multimedia to examine the massive impact of Savannah’s deepwater port.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 6-12

Lunch, materials, and substitute reimbursement provided.

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Economics and Literacy for Grades 6 and 7
Grades 6-7
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In this brand-new 2026 workshop—developed in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta—economic literacy meets reading literacy! Economics and Literacy for Grades 6 and 7 is an engaging, interdisciplinary experience designed for middle school teachers who want to build stronger readers and stronger economic thinkers.

You’ll explore fresh, ready-to-teach lessons that weave together economic systems (taught through the world of the Sneetches), the importance of background knowledge in reading, global trade “hurdles,” geographic economics, and more. Along the way, you’ll discover practical strategies to boost students’ economic, financial, and reading literacy using activities they’ll love—and materials you can use the very next day.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 6 and 7

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided

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Georgia Studies and Economics (2024 Edition)
Grade 8
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The latest edition of the 8th Grade workshop features five all new lessons that incorporate various economic concepts into history, geography, and government. The lessons are interactive and utilize fresh approaches to topics like entrepreneurship, water usage in Georgia, budgeting, and more!

Audience: Teachers, Grade 8

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided

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Stock Market Game Workshop (Virtual & In-Person)
Grades 4-12
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This workshop helps teachers learn how to help their students play the Stock Market Game and, more importantly, learn from the stock market. In the 10-week web-based stock trading simulation, students apply research and math skills, practice group decision making and analyze cause-and-effect relationships. Participants in this workshop are expected to play the game fall semester, which begins January 26th. Please pay attention to times as the workshop times and lengths vary.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-12

All GCEE workshops are provided to teachers at no financial charge.

Virtual Workshops: Materials and 1/2 day substitute reimbursement provided (for workshops occurring during the school day).

In-Person Workshops: Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.

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