6-8 Archives - EconEdLink

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Financial Fitness for Life, Chapter 3: Decision Making

In this economics webinar, use models and basic concepts to help students understand the importance of making informed decisions.

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

60 mins

Nov 05 7:00-8:00pm 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 6-8, 9-12

The Economics of College Sports: How the NCAA Became a Powerhouse

Presenter: John Kruggel

In this economics webinar, learn where commercial interests, education and sports-entertainment collide.

Key Concepts: Benefits of Trade, Competition, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

60 mins

Oct 20 7:00-8:00pm 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 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: nearpod and EconEdLink for Beginners

Presenter: Ruben Rivera

In this economics webinar, teachers will learn the basics of Nearpod, an interactive learning platform, via EEL sample lessons.

Key Concepts: Incentives, Technology

60 mins

Nov 19 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 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 6-8, 9-12

Free & Engaging Economics Resources for Hybrid Instruction

Presenter: Cheryl Ayers

Gain access to hybrid economics resources by Marginal Revolution University to increase student engagement, remote or in- person.

Key Concepts: Consumers, Entrepreneurs

60 mins

Dec 02 5:00-6:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Culturally Responsive Teaching: When History Repeats

Presenter: William Anderson

In this webinar, review how we wrestle with racism, patriarchy and poverty and how educators can help break our historical...

Key Concepts: Human Capital, Legal and Social Framework

60 mins

Sep 03 7:00-8:00pm ET

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

Nearpod and EconEdLink for Beginners

Presenter: Ruben Rivera

In this economics webinar, teachers will learn the basics of Nearpod, an interactive learning platform, via EEL sample lessons.

Key Concepts: Incentives, Technology

60 mins

Aug 06 5:00-6:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8

Tic, Tac, Taxes

Presenter: Julie Heath

In this economics webinar, help students understand how shared resources are generated and managed.

Key Concepts: Goods and Services, Government Failures/Public-Choice Analysis, Taxes

60 mins

Oct 05 3:00-4:00pm ET

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

MCEE Presents Elementary: Small Learners to Big Earners for Grades Pre K - 8

Presenter: Minnesota Council on Education

In this webinar, learn about effective activities that incorporate literature, math and economics into your classes.

Key Concepts: Cost/Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

60 mins

Aug 20 11:15-12:15pm ET

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

MCEE Presents Media Projects Integrating Economics & Sustainability for Grades 4 - 8

Presenter: Minnesota Council on Education

In this webinar, learn how to to teach about the connection between sustainability and economics.

Key Concepts: Economics, Technological Changes

120 mins

Aug 19 12:30-2:30pm 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

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 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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