Workshops

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Workshops
Content and creativity to help you teach economics and personal finance

The Georgia Council on Economic Education offers workshops that provide K-12 teachers economics and personal finance content and creative ways to teach it. For most in-person workshops, there are no registration fees, lesson materials are included, lunch is provided, and substitute reimbursement is offered. 

To see an example of a Georgia Council workshop and its impact on teachers, check out this video.

Workshop 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 September 30th.  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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Workshop Grades K–5

Teaching Background Knowledge to Broaden Reading Skills
Grades K-5
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This engaging and practical workshop is designed to help educators integrate content area knowledge with the Science of Reading strategies being implemented in classrooms across Georgia. This workshop aims to equip teachers with the tools and techniques necessary to enhance reading skills while simultaneously delivering robust content instruction in economics.

Audience:  Teachers, Grades K-5

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided

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Workshop Grades K–5

“Why the Moon?”: The Economics of Space Exploration
Grades 3-5
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In this action-packed workshop, GCEE shares another Earl and Starla tale….Earl & Starla Go to Space. In this latest economic adventure, our favorite felines discover the costs and benefits of space exploration for producers and consumers. There will be several lessons and activities shared that integrate STEM concepts and key U.S. historical milestones. Attendees will receive access to all digital lesson materials and a complimentary copy of Earl and Starla Go to Space.

Audience:  Teachers, Grades 3-5

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided

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Workshop Grades 6–8

Georgia Studies and Economics (NEW 2024)
Grade 8
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The 2024 Edition of the 8th Grade workshop features five all new lessons that incorporate various economic concepts into history, geography, and government. The lessons are interactive and utilize fresh approaches to topics like entrepreneurship, water usage in Georgia, budgeting, and more!

Audience:  Teachers, Grade 8

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided

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Workshop Grades 9–12

HS Personal Finance and Economics – Case Studies, Simulations and More! (NEW 2024)
Grades 9-12
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In this highly interactive workshop, GCEE and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (at select locations) will demo lessons and strategies to help participants bring the required Personal Finance and Economics course to life. Participants receive multiple case studies, new award-winning lesson plans and other materials. A variety of personal finance and economics topics will be addressed including, but not limited to budgeting, insurance, payment systems and the role of the Federal Reserve Bank, fresh approaches to some economic fundamentals, and more!

Audience:  Personal Finance, Economics, and Business Teachers, Grades 9-12

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.

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Workshop Grades 9–12

Election Economics
Grades 9-12
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In this workshop, co-produced with the Foundation for Economic Education, participants will look at various election elements from an economic perspective. Does it make economic sense to vote? Who’s really qualified to run for office? Why is there a disconnect between actual economic data and the way voters perceive that data? What do elections cost? These questions and more are answered through interactive lessons that teachers can immediately access and use in class.

Audience:  Government, Personal Finance and Economics teachers, Grades 9-12

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.

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Workshop Grades K–5 Grades 6–8 Grades 9–12

NASA’S Technology Transfer Program Webinar (ONLINE)
Grades K-12
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
4:30PM-6:00PMEST

Join the Georgia Council on Economic Education and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta for an engaging webinar featuring Cory Abercrombie, NASA Licensing Coordinator. Cory will share insights into his diverse role in technology transfer, including commercial license deals with Fortune 500 companies, support for startups and student projects, and leading outreach activities. Discover how his work fosters innovation and collaboration across various sectors. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a key player in NASA’s Technology Transfer Program.Audience:  Teachers, Grades K-12

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Workshop Grades 9–12 Grades 6–8

Georgia Business: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (Athens)
Grades 8-12
Thursday, September 19, 2024
9:00am - 3:00pm

In this unique workshop, participants will visit three locations around the Athens area learning about Georgia’s business history and future. Guest speakers, lesson demos, and site visits will look at a variety of angles on entrepreneurship, resource usage, the role of Government in the economy and more. Participants must have their own transportation from the Clarke County Library to downtown Athens. This workshop is limited to 20 participants. GCEE will provide lunch.

Audience:  Teachers, Grades 8-12

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Workshop Grades 9–12

Economics Bootcamp Day 2 (Atlanta)
Grades 9-12
Friday, September 20, 2024
8:30am - 3:00pm

This workshop boosts the comfort level and instructional effectiveness of novice teachers teaching the state-mandated high school personal finance and economics course. This year, Bootcamp is divided up into two days with the first on August 23rd featuring lessons on economic fundamentals, micro-economics, and personal finance. The 2nd day, Friday, September 20th will focus on the remaining personal finance standards, macroeconomics and international trade. Teachers are welcome to attend either day or both days. Teachers that attend BOTH sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.

Instructional materials and model teaching strategies proven to help students learn personal finance and economics will be shared. Teachers receive lessons and other resources aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence.

Audience: Novice Teachers, Grades 9-12.  

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided

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Workshop Grades 9–12

Top 5 Economic Games for the Classroom (VIRTUAL)
Grades 9-12
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
4:30pm-5:30pm

Tired of games that are too complicated or just don’t work? Based on teacher surveys, we walk-through the best in-person tried and true classroom games to teach economics. Join Marginal Revolution University for this interactive virtual workshop. Four lucky participants will receive a $50 Amazon card in a random drawing at the end of the workshop!

Audience:  Economics teachers, Grades 9-12

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Workshop Grades 9–12 Grades 6–8 Grades K–5

Investing 101 Webinar: Diversifying Your Investment Portfolio (ONLINE)
Grades 4-12
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
4:00- 5:00pm

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Overview: Join GCEE  and FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s Ritta McLaughlin, Director of Investor Education, for a webinar designed to deepen educators understanding of investing fundamentals specifically portfolio diversification. This session will equip teachers with practical knowledge on asset allocation, risk management, and strategies for building a diversified investment portfolio. Learn about the importance of various asset classes such as bonds, mutual funds, ETFs and more. By the end of this session you will be able to enhance your students’ experience in SMG and provide them with a greater understanding of how diversification can balance risk and reward effectively.

Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card: Join the webinar and be one of three lucky attendees to receive a $50 Amazon gift card—just for participating!

Audience:  Teachers, Grades 4-12

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Workshop Grades 9–12 Grades K–5 Grades 6–8

Teacher Retirement System 101 – VIRTUAL
Grades K-12
Thursday, October 17, 2024
4:30pm-5:30pm

Join us for this interactive webinar as we speak with Dr. Buster Evans, Executive Director of the Teacher Retirement System (TRS). Learn more about TRS and its mission, defined benefit plans, and preparing for retirement, whether it’s your first year of teaching or your 29th. 

Audience:  All Teachers Grades K-12

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Workshop Grades 6–8

6th and 7th Grade Economics and Social Studies
Grades 6-7
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GCEE has created a series of new teaching materials to help 6th and 7th grade teachers seamlessly weave economics into the history standards for the various world regions. This workshop will also feature lessons on broader topics like trade, standard of living, and economic systems. Participants receive digital and printed copies of materials. A portion of the workshop will also be dedicated to helping teachers find online data to apply these concepts to other standards found within the courses. A fully charged laptop or tablet is encouraged.

Audience:  Teachers, Grades 6 and 7

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided

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Workshop Grades K–5

Economics and the Civil Rights Movement for Grade 5
Grade 5
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This workshop focuses on the economics behind the Civil Rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s, particularly the Ten Demands of the March on Washington in 1963. A picture book will be provided to teachers along with all lessons that are demonstrated at the workshop. There is no registration fee for this workshop substitute reimbursement is available, and lunch is provided. 

Audience: Teachers, Grade 5

Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.

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Workshop Grades 9–12

Select Topics in AP Macroeconomics (Atlanta)
Grades 9-12
Friday, October 4th, 2024
8:30am - 3:00pm

GCEE, the Atlanta FED, Experienced AP Teachers Austin Green and Hope Myers will facilitate this session on selected MACRO topics. As always, presenters will share tips, test-taking strategies, and materials designed to prepare your students for success on this year’s AP Exams. This day will cover MACRO ONLY. We will do selected topics in AP Micro in the spring.
 

Audience:  Teachers, Grades 9-12

Lunch, materials, and substitute reimbursement provided.

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Workshop Grades 9–12

Teaching U.S. History with Economics
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. Participants get access to six lessons and other materials that help connect key historical eras and events to fundamental economic concepts.

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

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