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Grades 9-12

The Mystery of the Voters Who Don't Vote

In this economics lesson, students examine why people choose not to vote in general elections.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Incentives

45 mins

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Grades 9-12

Unemployment and the New Deal

In this economics lesson, students examine the impact of the New Deal on unemployment.

Key Concepts: Economic Institutions, Roles of Government

60 mins

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Grades 3-5

Goods and Services: Some Private, Some Not

Presenter: Julie Heath

In this economics webinar, use role playing to teach about how governments and partnerships provide for citizens and economies.

Key Concepts: Goods and Services, Government Failures, Incentives

60 mins

Oct 26 3:00-4:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

MCEE Presents The Economics of Voting for Grades 9 - 12

Presenter: Minnesota Council on Education

It's that time again! In this webinar, focus on policy to help determine how economics and elections intersect.

Key Concepts: Inflation, Unemployment

60 mins

Aug 19 10:00-11:00am ET

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Grades 9-12

MCEE Presents Big League Chew: Talking Baseball, Competition & Gum

Presenter: Minnesota Council on Education

In this webinar, explore three lessons that can all be tied to “America’s Pastime” – baseball.

Key Concepts: Competition, Market Structures

60 mins

Aug 20 10:00-11:00am ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Career Technical Education: Strategies and Activities That Work

Presenter: Marsha Iverson

In this personal finance webinar, review this module of the Career and Financial Management course developed by New York State.

Key Concepts: Consumer Economics, Labor Force, Technology

60 mins

Jul 07 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Career Technical Education: Teaching About Options Beyond High School

Presenter: Marsha Iverson

In this personal finance webinar, review this module of the Career and Financial Management course developed by New York State.

Key Concepts: Human Capital, Incentives, Technology

60 mins

Jul 14 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Investing in Teacher and Student Engagement Strategies

Presenter: Marcelle Mentor

In this webinar, teachers will learn how to invest in and sustain open and loving dialogue with students around issues...

Key Concepts: Economic Equity, Legal and Social Framework, Role of Government

60 mins

Jun 10 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Building Relationship Capital through Culturally Sustaining Classrooms

Presenter: William Anderson

In this webinar, teachers will learn how to build relationship capital by developing classroom spaces that honor student and staff...

Key Concepts: Economic Equity, Legal and Social Framework, Roles of Government

60 mins

Jun 11 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Using Active Learning Techniques to Explore the Deficit Controversies

Presenter: Tawni Hunt-Ferrarini

In this economics webinar, we will simulate activities that show how federal budget deficits and surpluses affect the national debt.

Key Concepts: Economic Functions of Government, National Debt, Technology

60 minutes

Jul 28 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Macroeconomics 304: Financial Intermediaries and Monetary Policy

Presenter: Matthew Gherman

In this economics webinar, teachers will examine bank products and services on local, personal finance and larger, macro levels.

Key Concepts: Aggregate Demand, Federal Reserve, Monetary Policy

60 mins

Jul 23 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Macroeconomics 301: GDP, Unemployment & Inflation as Indicators

Presenter: Matthew Gherman

In this economics webinar, teachers will discuss how GDP, unemployment and inflation are tools used to analyze the market climate.

Key Concepts: Cost/Benefit Analysis, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Inflation

60 mins

Jul 02 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Macroeconomics 303: Fiscal Policy, Government Spending, Debt & Deficits

Presenter: Matthew Gherman

In this economics webinar, teachers will discuss market fundamentals about Keynesian philosophies and lawmaking.

Key Concepts: Employment and Unemployment, Markets and Prices

60 mins

Jul 16 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Microeconomics 202: Government Intervention- Quantity Controls, Tariffs, Excise Taxes, Subsidies

Presenter: Theresa Fischer

In this personal finance and economics webinar, teachers will understand taxes and see their effects on prices and output.

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade, Government Revenues, Taxes

60 mins

Jun 09 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Understanding Fiscal Responsibility: U.S. History Lesson Revisions

Presenter: Amanda Stiglbauer

In this economics webinar, teachers will learn about the revisions made to an Understanding Fiscal Responsibility lesson plan.

Key Concepts: Economic Security, Employment and Unemployment, Income

60 mins

Apr 14 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Economics 104: American Free Enterprise and the Role of Government

Presenter: Andrew Menfi

In this economics webinar, teachers will learn traditional and non-traditional methods to teach about American free enterprise.

Key Concepts: Competition, Entrepreneurs, Government Failure…

60 minutes

May 28 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The Price We Pay for Health: US and Canada

In this economics lesson, students will review the health systems of United States and Canada.

Key Concepts: Business Costs and Revenues, Choice, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis…

45 mins

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Grades 9-12

NAFTA: Did Jobs Get Sucked Out of the United States?

In this economics lesson, students will analyze data to learn if jobs have increased or decreased since NAFTA was implemented.

Key Concepts: Barriers to Trade, Benefits of Trade

60 mins

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Grades 9-12

Rhetoric

In this economics lesson, students will learn about Rhetoric and how it effects the economy.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficit, Credit

45 mins

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Grades 9-12

The History of Medicare

In this economics lesson, students will learn that Medicare was the fulfillment of what was believed to be Social Security.

Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Insurance, Roles of Government

60 mins

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