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Workshops
| Date |
Title |
Location |
Description |
| September 9 | Introduction to the Stock Market Game (3:30) |
Your Computer |
The goal of this webcast is to familiarize teachers with Stock Market Game website and classroom resources. Among the topics that will be covered:
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| September 10 | Introduction to the Stock Market Game (4:30) |
Your Computer |
The goal of this webcast is to familiarize teachers with Stock Market Game website and classroom resources. Among the topics that will be covered:
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| September 17 | Stock Market Game Review (for veteran SMG teachers) |
Your Computer |
The goal of this webcast is to answer questions for veteran SMG teachers and review key features of Stock Market Game website and classroom resources. Reserve your webcast seat now by completing the on-line registration form to receive instructions on how to access the webcast on your computer (at home or school). There is no fee for this webcast. |
| September 24 | Stock Market Game (Evansville) |
University of Southern Indiana University Bridge rooms 201 |
The goal of this workshop is to familiarize teachers with Stock Market Game website and classroom resources. Among the topics that will be covered:
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| October 7 | Classrooom Business Enterprise (WIRED region) Registration |
Purdue University, West Lafayette |
Thanks to WIRED Grant monies received from the US Department of Labor, the Indiana Council for Economic Education (ICEE), located at Purdue University, is offering the students of 50 elementary and middle school teachers in 14 Indiana counties (see Indiana WIRED website for list of 14 counties) the opportunity to develop their own classroom businesses. Teachers will learn, step-by-step, how to implement a classroom business. They also will learn how to teach Indiana standards-based economics concepts to students. Schools and Teachers Receive the Following:
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| October 8 | Entrepreneurship Youth Institute (WIRED Counties) |
Purdue University, Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship |
Your high school must be located one of the following Indiana WIRED counties to enroll (Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Fulton, Howard, Miami, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Wabash, Warren, or White). The Entrepreneurship Youth Institute (EYI) offers a unique partnership of high schools, universities, and the business community. The Entrepreneurship Youth Institute uses the expertise of entrepreneurs, as well as faculty and staff to promote entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to high school students in a motivating and interactive way. High school students and teachers are introduced to a wide range of entrepreneurial endeavors and have the opportunity to interact with local entrepreneurs and students from different schools. For more details, see the flyer. Teachers, submit the on-line registration and we'll send you complete registration materials when they are available in August 2008. |
| October 13 | Economics and the Election: |
Center for Teaching & Learning, Columbus |
A workshop for teachers grades 5-12 The study of elections is required by state law. Indiana Code 20-30-5-4 (a) states: Each public school and nonpublic school shall provide within the two (2) weeks preceding a general election for all students in grades 6 through 12 five (5) full recitation periods of class discussion concerning the system of government in Indiana and in the United States, methods of voting, party structures, election laws, and the responsibilities of citizen participation in government and in elections. The two-week span referred to in the law extends from Oct. 21 to Nov. 4. In addition, May 6, 2008 is the Indiana primary election. Rational decision-making is an important concept included in the Indiana Academic Stands for the Social Studies. This day-long professional development opportunity will provide teachers in grades 5-12 with the material and content background to effectively instruct students about elections. Cost: $10. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Remember: Title II and Title V “No Child Left Behind” monies may be available to cover the cost of this workshop. Check with your principal! |
| October 14 | An ISTEP+ preparation workshop for the new Social Studies assessment |
Center for Teaching & Learning, Columbus |
In 2009, the new ISTEP+ will include a social studies assessment for all 5th grade students in Indiana. In order for students to be successful, we need to prepare them. This workshop provides tools that educators may use to integrate concepts embedded in the Indiana Academic Standards in Social Studies. Two publications will be introduced and distributed in this Workshop. Teaching Economics in Indiana History integrates economics with history content and Constitutionally Speaking: Teaching about Indiana’s Constitutions integrates economics with civics and history. Cost: $10. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Remember: Title II and Title V “No Child Left Behind” monies may be available to cover the cost of this workshop. Check with your principal! |
| October 14 | Econ Camp North |
Camp Tecumseh, Brookston, IN |
Econ Camp trains high school teachers to improve economic literacy in Indiana, focusing on economic concepts identified in the Indiana Economics Standards. The Camp is an integral part of Indiana's contribution to the National Campaign for Economic Literacy, initiated by the National Council on Economic Education. The program begins at 4:00 p.m. on October 14 and ends at 2:45 p.m. on October 15. |
| October 15 | Half-Pint/Pint-Size Economics: |
CIESC, Indianapolis |
Cost: $10. Dinner will be provided. Overview: Are you interested in helping your students become better decision-makers? Would you like to get them excited about economics while reinforcing math and money management skills? Looking for a way to meet the state standards? Join us for Half-Pint/Pint-Size Economics—an elementary teacher workshop showcasing the popular Half-Pint Economics for Kids and Pint-Size Economics curricula developed by an Indiana teacher! The curricula use hands-on activities to teach economics and personal finance concepts. Each lesson consists of an activity page, questions to ask about a specific economics concept, and two student worksheets. This is a creative, active-learning approach to integrating economics into your classroom instruction! Half-Pint Economics for Kids and Pint-Size Economics are terrific supplements to KidsEcon Posters (KEP), a curriculum project featuring kid-friendly posters of 22 economic concepts. Each participant will receive a copy of either Half-Pint Economics for Kids (grades K-2) or Pint-Size Economics (grades 3-5). In addition, every teacher will take away a set of KEP posters. Documentation of participation will be provided for teachers needing points for license renewal. |
| October 16 | Introduction to the Stock Market Game (4:00) |
Your Computer |
The goal of this webcast is to familiarize teachers with Stock Market Game website and classroom resources. Among the topics that will be covered:
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| October 21 | Econ Camp South |
Camp Carson, Princeton, IN |
Econ Camp trains high school teachers to improve economic literacy in Indiana, focusing on economic concepts identified in the Indiana Economics Standards. The Camp is an integral part of Indiana's contribution to the National Campaign for Economic Literacy, initiated by the National Council on Economic Education. The program begins at 4:00 p.m. on October 21 and ends at 3:00 p.m. on October 22.
Register Here! |
| November 5 | The ABCs of Credit |
University of Southern Indiana University Bridge rooms 201 |
Managing money and credit is simply a learned skill that can be developed if there is a desire and determination to do so; money management is best learned early in life. This program will help you teach about the do’s and don’ts of credit, credit reports and scores, and the consequences of irresponsible use of credit.
In addition, you will receive two new posters from the Indiana Council on Economic Education that illustrate how interest can work for you and against you!
Register by October 31, 2008
Open to all business, FACS, economics, and math teachers, in grades 6 - 12
Cost : FREE
Location: USI University Center, Room 201
Time: 3:30-6 p.m. Central Time
Refreshments available at 3 p.m. |
| November 19 | Trading Around the World |
University of Southern Indiana University Bridge rooms 201 |
This five-unit lesson is designed to help teachers fill the gap in the curriculum that deals with international trade and commerce and to supplement existing world geography and world history courses. International trade has become more important as our world “shrinks” because of advances in communication and transportation technology. This curriculum unit is correlated with national and state standards for economics in grades 6 - 12.
Register by November 15, 2008
Open to all business, economics, and FACS teachers in grades 6 - 12.
Cost: FREE
Location: USI — University Center, Room 201
Time: 3:30-6 p.m. Central Time
Refreshments available at 3 p.m. |
| 765-494-8545 Site Credits |