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Stock Market Simulation Winners Indiana Council for Economic Education National Council for Economic Education |
Spring 2008 Workshop
The Stock Market GameThe Stock Market Simulation provides structure and framework for relating basic economic concepts and principles using the securities market. This simulation may be used to enhance the social studies, language arts, math, economics, and business curriculums. You do not need to be a financial wizard to enroll and enjoy this program. When: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Refreshments and curriculum material will be provided Money Math: Lessons for LifeThe four lessons contained in this curriculum packet are the results of joining together resources from the U.S. government, corporations, universities, and non-profit organizations to bring basic financial and economic concepts into the middle school classroom through mathematics. These concepts are standards-base for teacher of mathematics in middle school. Students are introduced to financial literacy concepts at this age so they can start to learn concepts of building wealth early on. When: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Refreshments and curriculum material will be provided Economics in Action
This workshop is designed for the high school economics and business education teachers who feel relatively comfortable and enthusiastic about teaching economics in the classroom. Economics in Action represents the best NCEE activity-based economic lessons. The 14 lessons are cross-walked to Indiana Standards. Lessons revolve around simulations, group decision-making, problem solving, role plays, and group presentations. Students learn by doing. When: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Refreshments and curriculum material will be provided Summer 2008 WorkshopEconomics in Children's LiteratureThe workshop is a two-week, university-based in-service course for K-5 teachers. The workshop covers the Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics, the Indiana Economic Standards, and Performance Expectations which have been adopted by the Indiana Department of Education. You will receive a set of Econ Kids Posters and Curriculum Guide Material. The curriculum consists of 21 lessons, each providing ideas and teaching activities to accompany a specific story or book. When: June 16 - June 20, 2008 Trip to St. Louis will be from June 22-24 and will include the Federal Reserve Bank, Purina Corporate facilities and farm, and other sites of interest. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR HOTEL COSTS. I will make all the arrangements for hotel accommodations and travel using University vehicles. |
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