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Classroom Mini-Economy

Date(s) of the workshop:	April 10, 2010
Time of the workshop (EST):	9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location:	Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Rd. Muncie, IN
Contact:	Lois Largent
Contact Phone:	765.285.8020
Workshop Description:	You’ve heard about it, but now you can learn about it!! Please join us for a workshop on the popular Mini-Economy, a classroom instructional system that simulates real-world economic activity. The Mini-Economy encourages decision-making and creative thinking and is a great motivator! Hundreds of Indiana teachers are using the Mini-Economy. It will help you: Teach the Economics Standards in your Social Studies curriculum Apply Math, Language Arts and Fine Arts Standards and skills Improve your classroom management Experienced classroom teachers (primary and intermediate) will give you practical advice on starting and expanding a Mini-Economy. Each workshop participant will receive the comprehensive 170-page “how to” curriculum, The Classroom Mini-Economy. Each participant will also receive a set of the very popular KidsEcon Posters, a curriculum project featuring kid-friendly posters of 22 economic concepts. For: New and Experienced Mini-Economy Teachers, K-6 Cost: $20. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Additional Information:	Workshop flyer and registration