Grades 9–12

Workshop March 8, 2023 Grades 9–12 Grades 6–8

Yokogawa Manufacturing Site Visit (Newnan)
Grades 7-12
Monday, April 17th, 2023
8:30am -3pm

Yokogawa is a leading provider of Industrial Automation and Test and Measurement solutions. Combining superior technology with engineering services, project management, and maintenance, Yokogawa delivers field proven operational efficiency, safety, quality, and reliability. This tour is a great opportunity to learn Georgia and Japan’s business relationship, integration of STEM topics with real application, and large scale economic concepts. The last time GCEE visited Yokogawa on our summer manufacturing tour it was selected as best overall visit of the trip!

**We are working on adding a 2nd site to this tour so this may be 2-site tour, but details have not been finalized.

This is a live manufacturing facility so closed-toed shoes are required. There will be significant walking so dress comfortably with appropriate footwear.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 7-12

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Workshop February 13, 2023 Grades 9–12 Grades 6–8

YKK Manufacturing Site Visit (Macon)
Grades 7-12
Tuesday, April 11th, 2023
8:30am -3pm

YKK entered the U.S. market in 1960 as Yoshida International, a zipper distributor. In 1972, YKK Corporation purchased 54 acres in Ocmulgee Park in Macon, Georgia to build its National Manufacturing Center, which opened in 1974. Today, YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. occupies 300 acres in Macon and offers more than 1,500 styles of plastic and metal zippers, the automated equipment to install them, as well as hook and loop self-closing tape fastening systems as well as for the personal protective equipment, tactical equipment, transportation, personal care, luggage, furniture, and sporting goods industries. Join GCEE for this interactive tour and discussion with YKK employees.

This is a live manufacturing facility so no open-toed shoes are allowed. There will be significant walking so dress comfortably with appropriate footwear.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 7-12

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Workshop September 23, 2022 Grades 9–12

Economic Impact of Housing Policies (IN-PERSON)
Grades 9-12
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This action-packed workshop highlights the economic impact of property ownership and other U.S. federal policies during the 20th and 21st centuries. Topics will cover the economic impact of home ownership, lending and development practices, and the role of housing as an investment for building personal and generational wealth in the U.S. Lessons align with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) in both Personal Finance & Economics and U.S. History courses. Also, workshop co-hosts, the Atlanta-based Foundation for Economic Education, will share information about their no-cost educator resources and teacher community. Attendees will receive a $100 Amazon gift card for participation.

Audience: Economics, Government, and U.S. History Teachers, Grades 9-12

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Workshop August 10, 2022 Grades 9–12

Strategies for Teaching High School Personal Finance and Economics (IN-PERSON)
Grades 9-12
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The revisions to the high school Personal Finance and Economics course presents a great opportunity to update some classic lessons and learn some new tricks to help teach some of the new material. This workshop features a variety of lessons and resources designed to just that. New lessons and materials as well as some revamped “greatest hits” will be provided to workshop participants.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12

Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.

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Workshop February 25, 2020 Grades 9–12

Economic Education Institute for High School Teachers
Grades 9-12
June 19 - 22, 2023

In this innovative summer institute sponsored by Georgia Pacific, participants will spend three virtual days learning more about economic concepts including opportunity cost, specialization, free enterprise, monetary and fiscal policy, entrepreneurship, and international trade. The institute will be varied, fast-paced and interactive. The program will feature a variety of guest speakers and lesson plan demonstrations conducted by award-winning master teachers. All materials used for lesson demonstrations will be provided to teachers so you can use them in your classroom immediately.

A $250 stipend is provided for completing the program.

Applicants must teach at a high school within a Georgia Pacific Community. Click the link below to learn more and apply.

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Workshop January 21, 2020 Grades 9–12

AP Economics Summer Institute – ONLINE
Grades 9-12
June 12th-16th, 2023

The Georgia Council’s AP Economics Summer Institute has long been the premier summer institute for AP Economics in the Southeast. This experience is beneficial for brand new teachers and experienced teachers looking for a refresher! Like many other APSI’s this year, we will be offering our week-long institute online so internet access and a personal device is required.

This year participants may choose to receive workbooks from CEE OR materials from Jacob Clifford. The AP Economics institute is from June 12th - June 16th. The cost is $750.00 NOTE, the registration link below will take you a different website for registration for this event. If you have any questions, please e-mail Chris Cannon.

Audience: AP Econ Teachers (new and experienced), Grades 9-12

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Workshop January 14, 2020 Grades 6–8 Grades 9–12

Teaching about Japan’s Economy
Grades 7-12
Thursday, April 27th, 2023
8:30am -3pm

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. From the Olympics, the recent enthronement of Emperor Naruhito, to Covid, and Georgia’s thousands of ongoing business relationships, there is plenty to learn about!

Audience: Teachers, grades 7-12

Materials, Japanese-inspired lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.

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