Themes in U.S. Economic History:

This course is a foundation class for secondary teachers interested in improving their knowledge and skills in teaching economics. Teachers learn how to apply economic concepts in an integrated curriculum with literacy, math, and social studies. All lesson plans are correlated to the Colorado Model Standards in Economics. The class is ideal for teachers who are looking for exciting new classroom ideas to stimulate student learning.

To register by phone please call 303.752.2323 or 888.815.2974.

• Date: June 15-16, 2009 (register by: June 5)

• Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Location: Denver School of Arts, 7111 Montview Blvd. Rm B112, Denver, CO 80220

• Class Fee: $75 (payable to CCEE with registration)

• Optional Credit Fee: 1 CU grad. sem. credit hours, $50. Payable to CU online. Full day attendance is required to receive credit.

• Faculty:

  • Lee Alston, Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder;

  • Mark Ewig, Lewis Palmer High School; and

  • Jeff Poland, Campus Middle School

• Includes: Focus: U.S. Economic History curriculum guide, and lunches

This program is made possible by the Council for Economic Education through funding from the United States Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement.

Additional support provided by: