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Grades 9-12

The Economics of Voting

Presenter: Tawni Hunt-Ferrarini

In this economics webinar, shed light on why many people still do not vote in the United States.

Key Concepts: Consumers, Cost/Benefit Analysis

60 mins

Oct 06 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The History of Social Security: Inquiry Based for Understanding Fiscal Responsibility

Presenter: Amanda Stiglbauer

In this personal finance webinar, use the latest EdTech tools to teach about the creation of Social Security.

Key Concepts: Interest, Markets and Prices, Opportunity Cost

60 mins

Nov 09 4:00-5:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The History of Medicare

Presenter: Amanda Stiglbauer

In this webinar, learn about the creation of Medicare and help students evaluate potential solutions to issues it still presents.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy

60 mins

Dec 14 4:00-5:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Making Presidential Elections Fun

Presenter: Andrew Menfi

In this economics webinar, learn how to use current events to look at the history of U.S. election cycles.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Roles of Government

60 mins

Oct 13 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: 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 mins

Dec 17 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: 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

Dec 10 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: 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

Nov 12 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: The Economics of Discrimination

Presenter: Tawni Hunt-Ferrarini

In this economics webinar, use old and new examples and the legacy of policies to examine why discrimination still affects...

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Opportunity Cost, Role of Government

60 mins

Nov 05 12:30-1:30pm ET

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

On Demand Thursdays: 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...

60 mins

Oct 22 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Financial Fitness for Life, Chapter 2: The Economic Way of Thinking

Presenter: Tawni Hunt-Ferrarini

In this economics webinar, learn six basic economic principles to teach personal finance and the process of reasoning.

Key Concepts: Consumer Economics, Opportunity Cost, Scarcity

60 mins

Dec 10 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

I Don't Want Much, I Just Want More: Allocation, Competition and Productivity

In this economics lesson, students will assess the costs and benefits of product allocation methods.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Economic Systems, Scarcity

60 mins

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Grades 9-12

UBI: What is Universal Basic Income?

Presenter: Doug Young

In this economics webinar, discuss inequality and the controversial concept every that a set amount of cash can protect against...

Key Concepts: Consumers, Distribution of Income, Opportunity Cost

60 mins

Nov 17 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Globalization, Robots & You: Navigating Tomorrow’s Economy

Presenter: Cheryl Ayers

In this economics webinar, use MRU's curriculum to help students make informed education/career decisions based on globalization trends.

Key Concepts: Consumers, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance

60 mins

Dec 16 5:00-6:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Just How Powerful is the Fed Chair?

Presenter: Amanda Stiglbauer

In this economics webinar, teach the tools and functions of the Federal Reserve, and how much influence the Chair has.

Key Concepts: Economics, Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve

60 mins

Nov 02 4:00-5:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Financial Fitness for Life, Chapter 7: Uncle Sam Takes a Bite

Presenter: Ruben Rivera

In this economics webinar, teachers will explore taxation as related to personal finance, earning potential and the larger economy.

Key Concepts: Taxes, Technology

60 mins

Sep 17 7:00-8:00pm ET

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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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