Educators
know that students retain more when they participate in activity-based
learning. This class gives teachers motivating lessons that align with the
Colorado Economics Standards. Each lesson uses modeling clay in discovery
and simulation activities. How do societies and individuals get the goods
they want? Is anything really “free”? Why is understanding opportunity cost
important? Learn how to teach the economic way of thinking and inspire your
students in the process. Curriculum materials include pre- and post-tests.
To register by phone please
call 303.752.2323 or 888.815.2974.
Date:July 23, 2009
(register by: July 13)
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Denver, TBD
Class Fee: $40 (payable to CCEE with registration)
Optional Credit Fee: ˝ CU
grad. sem.
credit hours, $25.
Payable to CU online. Full day attendance is
required to receive credit.
Faculty:
David Aske, Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado;
Patty Gettle, University of Northern Colorado; and
Janet Miller, The Academy, Adams 12 Charter
Includes:Play Dough Economics
curriculum guide,
and lunch
Support provided by:
The Colorado Council for Economic Education has affiliated Centers at the
following:
Educators
know that students retain more when they participate in activity-based
learning. This class gives teachers motivating lessons that align with the
Colorado Economics Standards. Each lesson uses modeling clay in discovery
and simulation activities. How do societies and individuals get the goods
they want? Is anything really “free”? Why is understanding opportunity cost
important? Learn how to teach the economic way of thinking and inspire your
students in the process. Curriculum materials include pre- and post-tests.
