Teacher Workshops
Middle School Workshops
From Adam Smith to Zheng He, economic concepts throughout world history
Supporting Center: James Madison University
Oct 23, 2018, 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Gain access to fun and interesting simulations and activities that illustrate the role economics played throughout world history.
The Economics of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them
Supporting Center: University of Lynchburg
Oct 25, 2018, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Fundamentals of Environmental Economics
Supporting Center: Virginia Commonwealth University
Oct 30, 2018, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
Why do people pollute? What are the best ways to deal with pollution? And how can I teach these important issues to my students? This one-day program uses the power of economics to answer pressing environmental questions.
Economics of Immigration
Supporting Center: James Madison University
Nov 14, 2018, 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Dive into the complex and timely concept of immigration through the lens of economics.
Fundamentals of Enviornmental Economics
Supporting Center: University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Nov 15, 2018, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
This one-day program uses the power of economics to analyze and address pressing environmental questions.
Personal Finance Greatest Hits & Innovations: Free Lessons, Resources & Simulations (ROANOKE)
Supporting Center: Virginia Tech
Nov 28, 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This “mini-conference” will feature the latest innovations in instructional technology and real-world personal finance simulations. Simulations range from Gen i Revolution, where students take on the role of operatives on 16 missions to help people save and invest, to Invest in What’s Next, new online modules designed to help students make their first major financial […]
Personal Finance Greatest Hits & Innovations: Free Lessons, Resources & Simulations (WISE)
Supporting Center: Virginia Tech
Partnering Center: University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Nov 29, 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This “mini-conference” will feature the latest innovations in instructional technology and real-world personal finance simulations. Simulations range from Gen i Revolution, where students take on the role of operatives on 16 missions to help people save and invest, to Invest in What’s Next, new online modules designed to help students make their first major financial […]
Performance-Based Assessments Across K-12 Subjects: Essential Skills in Economics
Supporting Center: University of Lynchburg
Dec 10, 2018, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
You don’t have to be an expert in [economics], but having the ability to think the way these experts do will help you tremendously. –Bill Gates (2017), Microsoft Co-founder
The Stock Market Game™: Proven Experience-Based Learning
Supporting Center: Virginia Tech
Jan 15, 2019, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thinking of bringing the Stock Market Game™ to your 4th-12th grade class? This workshop helps make the most out of the experience – learning how to play the game as well as how to integrate this teaching tool into your existing classroom curriculum.
The Stock Market Game™: Proven Experience-Based Learning
Supporting Center: Virginia Commonwealth University
Jan 16, 2019, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thinking of bringing the Stock Market Game™ to your 4th-12th grade class? This workshop helps make the most out of the experience – learning how to play the game as well as how to integrate this teaching tool into your existing classroom curriculum.
The Stock Market Game™: Proven Experience-Based Learning
Supporting Center: Old Dominion University
Jan 16, 2019, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Thinking of bringing the Stock Market Game™ to your 4th-12th grade class? This workshop helps make the most out of the experience – learning how to play the game as well as how to integrate this teaching tool into your existing classroom curriculum.
Webinar: Understanding the Stock Market Game™ from the Student’s Perspective
Supporting Center: Old Dominion University
Jan 22, 2019, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Take a tour of the student Stock Market Game™ website and experience the game from your student’s perspective
Webinar: Tour the SMG Teacher Support Center
Supporting Center: Old Dominion University
Jan 23, 2019, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Don’t reinvent the wheel. Learn about the resources available in the Teacher Support Center provided by the Stock Market Game™.
The Stock Market Game™: Proven Experience-Based Learning
Supporting Center: University of Lynchburg
Jan 24, 2019, 4:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thinking of bringing the Stock Market Game™ to your 4th-12th grade class? This workshop helps make the most out of the experience – learning how to play the game as well as how to integrate this teaching tool into your existing classroom curriculum.
Webinar: Stock Market Game™ Boot Camp
Supporting Center: Old Dominion University
Jan 26, 2019, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn all about the Stock Market Game™ and the valuable teaching tool it can be for students in grades 4 – 12 from the comfort of your computer.