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Grade 3-5, K-2
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On-Demand Webinar

It’s All Elementary, Pt. 2: Using Stories to Integrate Economics & Science in the Elementary Classroom

October 28 6:00-7:00pm ET
Time: 60 mins,
Updated: January 19 2023,
Presenter: Teresa Mungai
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Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • Take part in interactive lesson activities that can be used in any K-5 classroom.
  • Receive free resources that can be used to integrate economics, personal finance and science in the K-5 classroom.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Entrepreneurs, Human Capital, Productive Resources

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In this economics webinar, see activities meant to engage younger students while teaching cross curricular content.

Description

Presented by the Arizona Council.

This session will provide educators with an opportunity to learn new lessons and strategies for integrating economics, personal finance, and science instruction using elementary level stories.  Resources and strategies for classroom use will  also be provided.

Resources

Subjects:
Economics,Personal Finance

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