Teaching Economics using Pop Culture (Atlanta)
Grades 9-12
Thursday, October 9, 2025
9:00am - 3:00pm
What do baseball, comic books, and your favorite songs all have in common? Economics! Join us for this fast-paced, engaging workshop that explores how economic concepts are woven into the fabric of pop culture. Whether you’re a fan of music, sports, or superheroes, you’ll leave with innovative strategies and ready-to-use lessons that connect classroom content to the real world your students care about.
Presented in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, this unique workshop will feature special guest Patrick DeRosa, Senior Director of Professional Development for the Virginia Council on Economic Education.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to bring new energy and excitement to your economics instruction!
Audience: Personal Finance and Economics, and Business teachers, Grades 9-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.