Teaching about Japan
Grades 7-12
The Japanese Consulate in Atlanta hosts this workshop that will include a variety of speakers, teachers, and special guests discussing selected topics relating to Japan. Between the 2020 Olympics, the recent enthronement of Emperor Naruhito, GCEE’s recent travels to Japan, and Georgia’s thousands of ongoing business relationships, there is plenty to learn about!
Audience: Teachers, grades 7-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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NGPF Fincamp
Grades 6-12
Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is coming back to Georgia for two of their dynamic FinCamps! These personal finance workshops help teachers see the wealth of resources Next Gen has to offer as well as exposing teachers to new methods and materials to teach this important material.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 6-12
Breakfast, lunch, materials, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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NOTE: Registration for these workshops is handled through NGPF – NOT the Georgia Council!
Georgia Public Broadcasting Behind the Scenes
Grades 8-12
This unique workshop will help participants understand the important roles Georgia Public Broadcasting plays in Georgia. From educational initiatives to quality entertainment, Georgia Public Broadcasting has been enriching the lives of Georgia citizens since the 1960’s. This workshop will provide insight into how GPB operates, provides educational services, and remains relevant in today’s fast-paced entertainment landscape.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 8-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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Stock Market Game Workshop
Grades 4-12
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 this semester.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-12
Materials and substitute reimbursement provided. Lunch provided at select locations.
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International Economics for Grades 6 and 7
Grades 6 and 7
This workshop is designed to help 6th and 7th grade teachers engage students in the economic concepts found in both the 6th and 7th grade Georgia Milestones. A portion of the workshop will also be dedicated to helping teachers find data to apply these concepts to the history, geography, and government standards found within the courses.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 6 and 7
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
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Lights, Camera, Economics (Blackhall Studios)
Grades 8 - 12
Georgia is now one of the largest hubs for television and film production in the world. This workshop focuses on the various characteristics of Georgia that make this possible including Georgia’s infrastructure, its location, supportive government, and all-important tax credits. This particular edition features a tour of Blackhall studios and several guest speakers.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 8 – 12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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Economic Decision Making and the Civil Rights Movement
Grades 5 and 8
This workshop focuses on the economics behind the Civil Rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s. Workshop participants will receive lessons and activities focused on Brown v. Board of Education, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the March on Washington.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 5 and 8
Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.
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Teaching the GSE Grade 8: Economics in Georgia Studies
Grade 8
The Georgia Studies course provides students the opportunity to examine the history, government, and economy of our state in-depth. This workshop provides teachers with lessons designed specifically to help teach economic concepts in several key periods of Georgia history as described in the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Audience: Teachers, Grade 8
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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Assessing Student Knowledge in Economics
Grades 4 - 12
A key element of teaching economics is understanding what students know and can do with the content. This workshop features segments about writing effective test items, designing rubrics and delivering meaningful feedback as well as other important assessment practices. The workshop will primarily focus on the Economics standards at each grade level. Teachers analyze, evaluate, and create assessments in the workshop that can be used immediately in their classroom.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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Financial Literacy for Middle Grades
Grades 6-8
While only a small portion of the middle school Georgia Standards of Excellence, personal financial literacy is a lifelong skill-set that can – and should – be taught at multiple ages. This workshop delivers content and new lesson plans written by Georgia teachers designed to engage middle school students and help them understand personal financial literacy from a variety of angles.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 6-8
Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.