2008 Spring Workshops
CNU workshops will be held in the CNU/Sun Trust Building at the corner of Warwick and Hiden Blvds. in Newport News. Room 424 (4th floor) directly in front of the elevators.
These workshops are offered at no charge. A confirmation letter will be sent to your Principal when you register. This will “pave your way” for re-certification points, and help the Center reduce the number of avoidable no-shows.
Cookies and beverages will be provided.
Middle School Financial Fitness for Life January 15, 2008 Tuesday
This workshop is only for Newport News Acheivable Dream teachers, however, if your school is interested in a similar workshop, just contact the Center. Middle school financial literacy topics will be explored using an active-lesson curricula from the National Council on Economic Education. Curricula will be provided free of charge.
"Playing" The Stock Market Game January 30, 2008 Wednesday 4:30 pm -7:30 pm CNU
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 SOL 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! 4-12
Middle School Economics and Financial Literacy Feb 6th Wednesday
Designed for Achievable Dream teachers, Follow up to January workshop.
Teaching the basic economic concepts of wants, needs, scarcity and opportunity cost.
If your school/division is interested in a similar workshop, please contact the CNU Center.
Chocolate Economics February 21, 2008 Thursday 4:30 pm -6:30 pm CNU This Workshop is Full! Wait list only!
Whet your appetite with this tasty curriculum unit designed to sweeten your economics lessons. This program was designed by two dynamic Virginia educators and directly correlates to our state's SOL. Topics include resources, scarcity, trade/exchange, production, specialization, etc. K-5 Sold out quickly last semester! Grades K-5
Elementary Economics February 25, 2008 Monday
This workshop is for Newport News elementary lead Social Studies teachers! Teaching the basic economics concepts of wants, needs scarcity and opporunity cost, and discussing the new SOLs. However, if your school is interested in a similar workshop, just contact the Center.
Virtual Economics March 3, 2008 Monday
This workshop is made possible through funding from the Virginia Bankers Association
This workshop is for Newport News high school lead social studies teachers only. However, if your school is interested in a similar workshop, just contact the Center.
The CD will be provided free of charge (a $99 value)!
Trading Around the World March 13, 2008 Thursday 4:30pm -6:30 pm CNU CANCELLED! Please call the Center if you are interested in an in-service!
Created as a supplement to existing middle- school world geography and world history courses, the 5 units in this guide introduce students to basic economic concepts. Teaches economics concepts under a global perspective. Core economic concepts of scarcity, opportunity cost and absolute as well as comparative advantage will be presented by this National Council on Economic Education publication (included...of course)! Grades 6-8
Virtual Economics March 18, 2008 Tuesday
This workshop is made possible through funding from the Virginia Bankers Association
This workshop is for Hampton City Public School lead social studies teachers only. However, if your school is interested in a similar workshop, just contact the Center. The CD will be provided free of charge (a $99 value)! We will use the CD to find the "perfect" economic lesson for your needs!
Middle School Financial Literacy April 16, 2008 Wednesday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm CNU
Due to SB 950 there are now middle school personal finance objectives that need to be taught to all students. Using a financial literacy CD we will explore some great lessons to teach these concepts. Grades 6-8
14 Greatest Hits for Teaching Economics April 24, 2008 Thursday 4:30pm - 6:30 pm CNU
Find out which economics lessons really get the point across to your high school students. Curriculum included, and enthusiasm for economic awarded! Grades9-12
Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics NEW Date TBA Fall 2008! CNU
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
Sponsored by the BB & T Charitable Foundation, and taught by Dr. Michelle Vachris! Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Substitute reimbursement available.
To schedule these workshops (or any other) at YOUR school, please call or email the Center.