Grades K–5

Workshop January 30, 2026 Grades K–5

SprOUT & About Webinar Series (VIRTUAL)
Grades K-5
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Join GCEE and very special guest co-host, Lauren Goble, this spring for SprOUT & ABOUT, a four-part webinar series exploring the economics behind some of Georgia’s most iconic resources: Vidalia onions, blueberries, lumber, and peaches. Each session blends seasonal charm with fun facts, expert insights, engaging GPB Education resources, and classroom-ready activities that bring production, trade, markets, and consumer behavior to life for K–5 students. Participants from Georgia will receive a complimentary book featured in each webinar they attend. Plus, as a special incentive, Georgia educators attending all four webinars will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, while those attending three of the four will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Grow your toolkit, spark student curiosity, and SprOUT & ABOUT with us this spring!

*All books and gift cards will be sent in May after the final session.

Audience: Grades K-5 Teachers

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Workshop January 7, 2026 Grades K–5

America 250: The Economic History of US for Grade 3
Grade 3
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
8:30am - 3:00pm

Follow America’s early story—from Native American cultures to exploration and colonial communities—through an economic lens. Teachers will explore how people used available resources, made choices, and traded to get what they wanted, shaping daily life and early economic growth. Expect practical, classroom-ready activities that connect history content to economic thinking in simple, kid-friendly ways.

Audience: Teachers, Grade 3

Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.

Workshop January 7, 2026 Grades K–5

America 250: The Economic History of US for Grade 4
Grade 4
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
8:30am - 3:00pm

Trace the nation’s growing pains and growing economy—from the French and Indian War through Reconstruction—by focusing on the choices people and groups made with limited resources. Teachers will examine how trade, work, and incentives influenced decisions, and how those decisions helped shape communities and the direction of American growth. You’ll leave with engaging strategies and ready-to-use resources designed for upper-elementary learners.

Audience: Teachers, Grade 4

Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.

Workshop January 7, 2026 Grades K–5

America 250: The Economic History of US for Grade 5
Grade 5
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
8:30am - 3:00pm

Explore America’s transformation—from the late 1800s through modern times—by highlighting how innovation, work, competition, and changing markets shaped everyday life. Teachers will connect big historical moments to the economic forces underneath them, building student understanding of how economic growth and change influence communities over time. This session includes interactive, classroom-ready activities that make complex ideas approachable and engaging.

Audience: Teachers, Grade 5

Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.

Workshop July 31, 2025 Grades K–5

Full STEAM Ahead: Teaching Economics in the Grades 3-5 Classroom
Grades 3-5
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This hands-on workshop will show Grades 3–5 teachers how to seamlessly weave together STEAM, ELA, historical, and economic concepts using thoughtfully designed lessons that are meaningful, memorable, and standards-aligned. Participants will explore high-interest children’s books, tackle engaging challenges, and leave with a collection of ready-to-use resources they can easily implement and adapt. Every attendee will receive two children’s books and a toolkit of classroom-ready materials to support integrated instruction from day one.

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided

Audience: Teachers, Grades 3-5

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Workshop July 29, 2022 Grades K–5

Grade 4: Teaching Economic Decision-Making & Westward Expansion
Grade 4
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This workshop focuses on the economics at the heart of the historical events addressed in the Grade 4 Social Studies GSE. Picture books are provided to teachers along with all lessons and digital resources that are demonstrated at the workshop.

Audience: Teachers, Grade 4

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.

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

Stock Market Game Workshop (Virtual & In-Person)
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 fall semester, which begins January 26th. Please pay attention to times as the workshop times and lengths vary.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-12

All GCEE workshops are provided to teachers at no financial charge.

Virtual Workshops: Materials and 1/2 day substitute reimbursement provided (for workshops occurring during the school day).

In-Person Workshops: Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.

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