Grades 9–12

Workshop September 7, 2021 Grades 9–12

Something from Nothing: A Lesson in Cryptocurrency (VIRTUAL)
Grades 9-12
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What is cryptocurrency? How does it get value? Why does it seem like everyone is talking about? Why does it need to be mined? You can help your students answer these questions and others by running this simple simulation with them. Join GCEE for a demo of the simulation and some background to get you started.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12

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Workshop September 3, 2021 Grades 9–12

Using Econ Express Effectively (VIRTUAL)
Grades 9-12
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Econ Express is a new comprehensive online resource from GCEE and GPB featuring interactive material covering the entire span a basic economics course. While Econ Express is readily available, this workshop provides an introduction as to how to make the most of the site.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12

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Workshop August 20, 2021 Grades 9–12

Real World Econ…with Betsey Stevenson
Grades 9-12
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
7pm

Every decision is an economic decision. Join us on October 6th as we celebrate Economic Education Month with noted economist, Dr. Betsey Stevenson, who will share with us how economics permeates each day of our life, often in unexpected ways. This virtual presentation will help you discover economics in the real world and learn how every decision we make is an economic one.

Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan. She is a National Bureau of Economic Research faculty research associate, a visiting associate professor of economic s at the University of Sydney, a research fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research, and serves on the American Economic Association executive committee. Stevenson served as a member of the Council of Economic Advisers where she advised President Obama on social policy, labor market, and trade issues . She has also held positions at Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania’ s Wharton School.

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(Registration is processed by the University of West Georgia Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy)

Workshop September 28, 2020 Grades 9–12

Econ Express and High School Economics (IN-PERSON)
Grades 9-12
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Econ Express is a new comprehensive online resource from GCEE and GPB featuring interactive material covering the entire span a basic economics course. While Econ Express is readily available, this workshop provides insight as to how to make the most of the site as well as providing some new lessons and activities that incorporate parts of Econ Express and other new resources.

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided

Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12

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Workshop August 28, 2020 Grades K–5 Grades 9–12 Grades 6–8

Assessing Student Knowledge in Economics (IN-PERSON – Suwanee)
Grades 4-12
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
8:30am-3:30pm

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 that mirror the standards, and delivering meaningful feedback as well as other important assessment practices. The workshop focuses 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. There is no registration fee for this workshop, instructional materials are provided, substitute reimbursement is available, and lunch is provided.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-12

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Workshop June 23, 2020 Grades 9–12

Teaching U.S. History with Economics (IN-PERSON)
Grades 9-12
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U.S. History and Economics teachers will benefit from this engaging and interactive workshop that demonstrates how economic concepts underpin most major events in U.S. History and how to connect the two classes for students.

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

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Workshop December 6, 2019 Grades K–5 Grades 6–8 Grades 9–12

Stock Market Game Workshop (Virtual and In-Person Options)
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 this semester. New AND veteran teachers are encouraged to attend to learn about new rule changes and new resources!

Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-12

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Workshop December 5, 2019 Grades 9–12

AP Micro – Select Topics with Martha Rush
Grades 9-12
Monday, September 27th, 2021
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Martha Rush will lead this session providing tips for preparing your students for success on this year’s AP Microeconomics Exam. Martha has years of experience teaching AP Microeconomics and serving as a reader and consultant with the CollegeBoard.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12

This workshop is offered virtually through the Zoom platform.

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