6-8 Archives - EconEdLink

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

Nearpod and EconEdLink for Beginners

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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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 6-8, 9-12

The Economics of Food: Evaluating the Efficiency & Equity of our Modern Food System

Presenter: Theodore Opderbeck

In this economics webinar, teachers will explore the economics of the modern food system and evaluate its efficiency and equity.

Key Concepts: Consumer Economics, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Personal Finance

60 mins

May 26 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Media Perception and COVID-19

Presenter: Amanda Stiglbauer

In this economics webinar, teachers will investigate researching students' use of social media and news outlets.

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

60 mins

May 19 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Remote Teaching Resources for Financial Literacy

Presenter: Kevin Morgan

In this personal finance webinar, teachers will explore essential web-based resources available to teachers of financial literacy.

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Money, Technology

60 mins

Apr 07 7:00-10:00pm ET

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

Transferring Lessons to Google Classroom

Presenter: Andrew Menfi

In this webinar, teachers will review how to utilize the Google Classroom suite.

Key Concepts: Technology

60 mins

Mar 23 7:00-8:00pm ET

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

Introduction to Kahoot!

Presenter: Andrew Menfi

In this personal finance and economics webinar, teachers will learn how to use Kahoot!, an EdTech tool, in the classroom.

Key Concepts: Incentives

60 mins

Mar 04 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Personal Finance Fun and Games

Presenter: Megan Kirts

In this personal finance webinar, teachers will learn how to use various personal finance online activities.

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Credit, Investing

60 mins

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Grades 3-5, 6-8

Costs and Benefits of Beans' Decisions

In this economics lesson, students will make decisions using a cost-benefit analysis.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

45 mins

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Real vs. Nominal GDP Video Series and Quiz

In this economics video series, students will learn about GDP, nominal v. real GDP, GDP Per Capita.

Key Concepts: Economic Growth, GDP

30 mins

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