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.
REGISTER NOW
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.
REGISTER NOW
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.
REGISTER NOW
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.
REGISTER NOW
A Day with Martha Rush – High School Economics
Grades 9-12
Martha Rush will lead this highly engaging workshop demonstrating a series of lessons on a variety of topics designed to get you and your students excited about economics and the economic way of thinking. Martha is a multi-time national Economics Challenge winner, AP Reader and consultant, and national presenter. Her unique and creative approaches to economic concepts have inspired teachers across the country.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
REGISTER NOW
Macroeconomics – A Deeper Look
Grades 9-12
This workshop for high school teachers focuses on content enrichment, lessons, and activities designed to help teachers engage students with the macroeconomics domain of the High School Economics course. All aspects of macroeconomics will be presented including measurement, analysis of the macroeconomy, the Federal Reserve Bank, monetary, and fiscal policy. Teachers attending this workshop are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet as many online resources will be featured.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
REGISTER NOW
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.
REGISTER NOW
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.
REGISTER NOW
High School 2020
Grades 9-12
This workshop for high school teachers includes six new lessons with materials designed to teach components of all five domains in the High School Economics GSE. Exchange rates, trade barriers, circular flow, factors of production, sustainability, and other key concepts are taught through interactive lessons that are provided at no charge for teachers at the end of the workshop.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12
Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.