Virginia Council on Economic Education
Workshop Schedule
NEW ELEMENTARY WORKSHOP ADDED! Sorry this workshop is full!
Of course this workshop is perfect for grades 3-5 teachers, but enterprising teachers of slightly younger or slightly older students may attend and adjust these lessons to fit their grade level. Held at the CNU/SunTrust Building, directions will be sent upon registration. Limited to 20 teachers, so sign-up ASAP! Call 594-7404 or email econedu@cnu.edu to register. It is free, fun and (in)formative!
*Support for this program was provided to the Christopher Newport University Center by the National Council on Economic Education as part of the Cooperative Education Exchange Program (CEEP). The CEEP is funded by the United States Department of Education and carried out in coordination with the United States Department of State.
Titles in bold are workshops that are to be held at CNU with open attendance.
Titles in regular type are specific to certain school districts, however similar workshops can be arranged! Contact...
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Christopher Newport University |
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Gemma Kotula |
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Director |
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econedu@cnu.edu |
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757-594-7404 |
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757-594-7808 |
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Middle School Economics: Resources and lessons to teach your students to survive in the real world. |
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August 26th, 2008 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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Newport News, Achievable Dream Academy |
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Teachers will be provided and directed in the usage of the Virtual Economics CD. This 2-part workshop will give teachers the resources necessary to give their students insights into scarce resources, markets, prices, opportunity costs, and other basic economic concepts. This workshop is made possible through the generous support of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation and the National Council on Economic Education through funding from the United States Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement. |
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This is only for the Achievable Dream Middle School teachers, if your school is interested in a similar workshop, please contact the CNU Center.
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Economics in the High School Praxis |
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August 28th, 2008 7-8 pm |
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CNU, Newport News (Ratcliffe Hall) |
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Secondary pre-service teachers will be guided through possible topics in the September 2008 Praxis test. Sample Praxis tests will be used |
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This is for pre-service teachers only.
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Economics in the Elementary School Praxis |
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September 1, 2008 2:30-3:30 pm |
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CNU, Newport News (David Student Union) |
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Elementary pre-service teachers will be guided through possible topics in the September 2008 Praxis test. Sample Praxis tests will be used |
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This is for pre-service teachers only. |
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Middle School Economics: Resources and lessons to teach your students to survive in the real world. |
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Sept. 10th 1-3 pm |
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Newport News, Achievable Dream Academy |
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Teachers will be provided and directed in the usage of the Virtual Economics CD. This, the second part of a 2-part workshop will give teachers the resources necessary to give their students insights into scarce resources, markets, prices, opportunity costs, and other basic economic concepts. This workshop is made possible through the generous support of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation and the National Council on Economic Education through funding from the United States Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement. |
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This is only for the Achievable Dream Middle School teachers, if your school is interested in a similar workshop, please contact the CNU Center.
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Elementary economics for elementary teachers! |
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September 18th 2008 4:30-6:30 |
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CNU, Newport News |
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The CNU/SunTrust Building corner of Warwick and Hiden Blvds, just north of the CNU campus. Room 424 (Executive Board Room) |
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Two workshops in one! Dragons Decide and My Money, will help you teach your K-3 students about jobs, money, and scarcity. Each of the above come with a classroom set of workbooks/coloring books for your students. Compliments of the Richmond FRB and the VA Housing Development Authority, these books are renewable every year. Teacher’s guides and lessons galore are included. |
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For K-3 teachers Limit 20 teachers, call 594-7404 or email econedu@cnu.edu to register. Free workshop and free materials.
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Middle School Economics: Personal Finance Objectives |
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October 16th, 2008 4:30-6:30 pm |
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CNU Newport News, |
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The CNU/SunTrust Building corner of Warwick and Hiden Blvds, just north of the CNU campus. Room 424 (Executive Board Room) |
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Middle school teachers have been charged with teaching personal finance to their students. Using Financial Fitness for Life, an NCEE Curriculum can make your life easier. Teachers will receive this curriculum on CD absolutely free, and we will walk though sample lessons on some of these challenging topics. Teachers will also receive advice on best lessons to use to accomplish the EFFL objectives. |
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For grades 6-8 teachers. Limit 20 teachers, call 594-7404 or email econedu@cnu.edu to register. Free workshop and free materials.
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Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics |
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November 13th ,2008 8:30- 3:30 |
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CNU Newport News, |
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The CNU/SunTrust Building corner of Warwick and Hiden Blvds, just north of the CNU campus. Room 424 (Executive Board Room) |
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10 lessons that reintroduce an ethical dimension to economics in the tradition of Adam Smith, who believed ethical considerations were central to life. Utilizing these innovative instructional materials your students will learn about the important role ethics and character play in a market economy and how, in turn, markets influence ethical behavior. Grades 6-12 (Great for counselors also)
Sponsored by the BB & T Charitable Foundation, and taught by Dr. Michelle Vachris (CNU BB&T Professor) and Prof. Kotula! Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Substitute reimbursement available.
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For grades 6-12 teachers. Limit 20 teachers, call 594-7404 or email econedu@cnu.edu to register. Free workshop and free materials.
One of the authors of this book, Dr. Jonathan B. Wight, is a professor at the University of Richmond and has been asked to join us for lunch.
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High School Economics: Personal Finance Objectives |
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November 18th, 2008 4:30-6:30 pm |
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CNU, Newport News |
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The CNU/SunTrust Building corner of Warwick and Hiden Blvds, just north of the CNU campus. Room 424 (Executive Board Room) |
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High school teachers have also been charged with teaching personal finance to their students. Using Financial Fitness for Life, an NCEE Curriculum can make your life easier. Teachers will receive this curriculum on CD absolutely free, and we will walk though sample lessons on some of these challenging topics. Teachers will also receive advice on best lessons to use to accomplish the EFFL objectives |
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For grades 9-12 teachers. Limit 20 teachers, call 594-7404 or email econedu@cnu.edu to register. Free workshop and free materials.
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Integrating the Stock Market Game into your curriculum. |
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December 11th, 2008 4:30-7:30 pm |
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CNU, Newport News |
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The CNU/SunTrust Building corner of Warwick and Hiden Blvds, just north of the CNU campus. Room 424 (Executive Board Room) |
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Do you need an explanation of how to play the online Stock Market Game™ (SMG), followed by an opportunity to navigate the SMG website on your own using a self-guided tour? Participating SMG teachers gain access to a wealth of online curricula designed to make playing the game almost effortless. The game is correlated to the VA SOLs in math, business/marketing, language arts, social studies, and technology and, it has been proven time and time again that teachers can in fact fit the game into their already-packed teaching schedules. Also, teachers and students do NOT need prior stock market knowledge to play the game! New games start each September and January. |
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For grades 4-12 teachers. Limit 20 teachers, call 594-7404 or email econedu@cnu.edu to register. Free workshop and free materials.
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Using Children’s Literature to Teach Economics Sorry ths workshop is full. |
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December 15, 2008 4:30-6:30 pm |
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CNU, Newport News |
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The CNU/SunTrust Building corner of Warwick and Hiden Blvds, just north of the CNU campus. Room 424 (Executive Board Room) |
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Incorporating children’s literature that you may already be using in your classroom, this curriculum shows you active ways to teach economics to your elementary students. Although sample lessons are on a K-3 level, chapter book lessons for 4-8 are also included! |
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For grades K-8 teachers. Limit 20 teachers, call 594-7404 or email econedu@cnu.edu to register. Free workshop and free materials.
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Economic concepts for elementary teachers. |
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December 16, 2008 3:45-5:00 pm |
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Hampton City School Building, Hampton VA |
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Designed for lead social studies teachers, we will briefly cover all elementary economics SOLs and each teacher will receive a set of 12 posters for the classroom. Posters have been designed by VA students and printed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. |
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If you would like to details on how to arrange for your teachers to receive these posters, call 594-7404 or email econedu@cnu.edu .
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