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Grades 6-8, 9-12

COVID Isolation Abroad: Economic Lessons from Barbados

In this webinar, you will see the economic lessons learned from the most expensive "vacation" taken by economics teacher Amanda...

Key Concepts: Budget, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Goods and Services…

60 mins

Jan 18 5:00-6:00pm ET

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

Your Personal Finance for Teachers: Planning for Retirement

In this personal finance webinar, sound advice and strategies for teachers planning to retire from education will be offered.

Key Concepts: Consumer Economics, Personal Finance Economics, Technology

60 mins

Oct 13 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The Economics of Incarceration

In this economics webinar, analyze the outcomes of the current state of the prison system and law and order beliefs...

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Government Failures/Public-Choice Analysis, Scarcity

60 mins

Dec 14 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades K-2, 3-5

Hispanic Heritage Month: Using Picture Books to Teach Economics, Ethics and Civil Rights

In this economics webinar, learn how to use picture books to teach students about diversity, community organization and representation.

Key Concepts: Division of Labor/Specialization, Opportunity Cost, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

Oct 05 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: Teaching Fiscal Policy and Equity in the COVID Era

In this economics webinar, find relevant fiscal policy lessons that teach about this national economic and social moment.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Employment and Unemployment, Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

60 mins

Nov 04 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: The Role of State Governments in the Pandemic

In this economics webinar, compare state governments' approaches to balancing public health with local commerce.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Fiscal Policy

60 mins

Oct 21 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Is There a Link Between National Debt and National Security

In this economics activity, students will explore a link between the nation's debt and security.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt

15 mins

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Grades 9-12

Trade Barriers Review

In this economics activity, students will review problems associated with trade barriers.

Key Concepts: Barriers to Trade

15 mins

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Grades 9-12

Examining How Political Beliefs Influence Economic Decisions

In this economics activity, students will analyze a political cartoon to examine how beliefs influence economic decisions.

Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Roles of Government

20 mins

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Grades 9-12

Allocating Goods and Services

In this economics activity, students will match individuals with their preferred methods of allocating goods and services.

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

30 mins

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

The Art of Hosting Conversations Around Issues of Racial Equity

In this webinar, explore questions around issues of inclusive pedagogy and curriculum within Economics & Social Studies classes.

Key Concepts: Economic Institutions, Human Capital, Income Distribution

60 mins

Jun 14 5:00-6:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Trade Barriers in Today's World

In this economics activity, students will review the different types of trade barriers.

Key Concepts: Barriers to Trade

20 mins

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Grades 9-12

The Massachusetts Council Presents: Teaching Fiscal Policy and Equity in the COVID Era

In this economics webinar, find relevant fiscal policy lessons that teach about this national economic and social moment.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Employment and Unemployment, Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

60 mins

Jun 07 5:00-6:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The Role of State Governments in the COVID 19 Pandemic

In this economics webinar, compare state governments' approaches to balancing public health with local commerce.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Fiscal Policy

60 mins

May 11 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Evaluate Fiscal Policy Proposals

In this economics activity, students will analyze responses to COVID-19 crisis to learn about fiscal policy.

Key Concepts: Aggregate Demand

30 mins

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Grades 9-12

Costs and Benefits of Political Decisions

In this economics activity, students will examine potential influences on political decision-making.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

30 mins

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: A.P. Fundamentals: Government Controls

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

Jul 22 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: A.P. Fundamentals: Supply

In this economics webinar, examine the law of supply and its role in shaping the free market.

Key Concepts: Aggregate Supply, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Scarcity

60 mins

Jun 17 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: A.P. Fundamentals: Resource Allocation & Economic Systems

In this economics webinar, gain valuable insights, resources and activities to make AP foundational concepts come alive.

Key Concepts: Economic Systems, Human Capital, Productive Resources

60 mins

May 20 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

GameStop Trial by Jury

In this economics activity, students will have a discussion/debate about GameStop Short Squeeze.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Financial Investments, Markets and Prices

30 mins

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