Economics Workshops
for Georgia Teachers
The workshops the Georgia Council offers are listed in this booklet. GCEE conducts workshops
based on demand.
To register for a workshop, use the form on the last page of this booklet and either mail
OR fax it to GCEE. You can also register online for most workshops at www.gcee.org.
KEY
Materials = Teaching materials courtesy of GCEE and its partners.
$ = Registration fee charged.
No Fee = No registration fee.
Sub = GCEE reimburses the cost of your substitute teacher.
Lunch = GCEE provides lunch.
PLU = Professional learning unit credits available.
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Elementary School
Focus: Economics
A one-day workshop for kindergarten through second grade teachers
Basic economics and personal finance content is introduced with a focus on
teaching the concepts in the Georgia Performance Standards. Lesson plans
specific to each grade level are distributed to address economics and
personal finance.
Materials, No Fee, Sub
Econ and Me
A one-day workshop for third grade teachers
Economics content tested on the CRCT based on the GPS is organized
around five 15-minute video programs on DVD. Forty-four activities are
provided to support interdisciplinary understanding of the economics
concepts. Copies of the DVD and the activities are provided to each
participant.
Materials, No fee, Sub, Lunch
Using Biographies of Great Americans to Teach Economics
A one-day workshop for teachers of first, second and third grade teachers
Basic economic concepts are presented through the lives of the great Americans
identified in the GPS. A story from the life of each individual is presented in two
formats – an adult “read aloud” and a Lexiled student reading. The story is
accompanied by activities which highlight economic understandings.
Materials, No Fee, Sub, Lunch
U.S. Economic History
A one-day workshop for fourth and fifth grade teachers
To understand history, students must understand economic reasoning. Students
apply economic analysis to the events covered in traditional history courses. These
lessons are designed specifically to address the GPS in grades 4 and 5 while
preparing students for the CRCT.
Materials, No Fee, Sub, Lunch
Personal Finance
A one-day workshop for teachers third through fifth grade
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Young children are hands-on learners, and teachers will learn to use concrete experiences and
stories about children to teach personal finance concepts. Even the youngest students
understand how their economic decisions are important.
Materials, No Fee, Sub, Lunch
Stock Market GameTM Advisor Training
A full-day introduction for fourth and fifth grade teachers new to the program
GCEE staff show teachers how to help their students learn from the market. In the
ten-week, Web-based stock trading simulation, students apply research and math
skills, practice group decision making, and analyze cause-and-effect relationships.
Teachers attending the workshop are expected to use the SMG with their students
this semester. There is a fee of $7 per team (up to five students) to implement the
program in the classroom.
Materials, No Fee, Sub
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Middle School
Economies in Transition
A one-day workshop for sixth or seventh grade teachers
Teachers explore economic challenges faced by nations in various world
regions (Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East).
Materials, No Fee, Sub, Lunch
Wide World of Trade
A one-day workshop for sixth and seventh grade teachers
Because global neighbors have become increasingly interdependent, it is
commonplace to hear about international trade, trade restrictions, and how
weak or strong the dollar is relative to other currencies. This workshop is
designed to provide insight into the world of international trade. Materials, No
Fee, Sub, Lunch
Economics in World Studies
A one-day workshop for sixth and seventh grade teachers
This workshop focuses directly on the three major economic concepts in the
world studies course: types of economic systems; economic growth and
development; and international trade. Teachers will enhance their knowledge
and receive materials directly related to the GPS.
Materials, No Fee, Sub, Lunch
Georgia Economic History
A one-day workshop for eighth grade Georgia Studies teachers
This program brings together an array of resources to help teachers lead
their students in a study of economic history. Teachers get hands-on
experience with the tools of the economic historian. The “Georgia Stories”
video series from Georgia Public Broadcasting, and “The New Georgia
Encyclopedia” supported by the Georgia Humanities Council.
Materials, No Fee, Sub, Lunch
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Personal Finance
A one-day workshop for middle school teachers
With this comprehensive investment education curriculum, teachers introduce
students to spending, saving and investing. Students take a critical look at
investment opportunities- mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and more- and uncover
strategies for building lasting wealth.
Materials, No Fee, Sub, Lunch
Stock Market GameTM Advisor Training
GCEE staff show teachers how to help their students learn from the market. In the
ten-week, Web-based stock trading simulation, students apply research and math
skills, practice group decision making, and analyze cause-and-effect relationships.
Teachers attending the workshop are expected to use the SMG with their students
this semester. There is a fee of $7 per team (up to five students) to implement the
program in the classroom.
Materials, No Fee, Sub
Virtual Economics
A one-day workshop
VE is a CD-ROM containing a wealth of resources just for teachers, including
(1) 51 key economics concepts with both print and video explanations and (2)
more than 1,200 reproducible activity-based lessons correlated to the GPS
economics and personal finance standards.
Materials, No Fee, Sub
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High School
High School Economics Series –
Focus on the Fundamental Domain
A one-day workshop
Built around discussion of economic content and interactive demonstration lessons, this
workshop focuses on economics as the study of choices the people and societies make as they
use scarce resources to meet their wants. This workshop introduces the basic concepts and
skills which are the building blocks for studying economics.
Materials, No Fee, Lunch, Sub
High School Economics Series –
Focus on the Micro Domain
A one-day workshop
Teachers take an in-depth look at microeconomic concepts and theory, and are given the
opportunity to focus on content organized around the GPS microeconomic domain assessed by
the EOCT. Each teacher will receive a DVD of ABC News "Teaching Tools for Microeconomics"
by reporter John Stossel, along with an instructor's manual outlining each of the 15 segments on
the disc.
Materials, No Fee, Lunch, Sub
High School Economics Series –
Focus on the Macro Domain
A one-day workshop
Teachers take an in-depth look at macroeconomic concepts and theory, and are given the
opportunity to focus on content organized around the GPS macroeconomic domain assessed by
the EOCT. Each teacher will receive a DVD of ABC News "Teaching Tools for
Macroeconomics" by reporter John Stossel, along with an instructor's manual outlining each of
the 15 segments on the disc.
Materials, No Fee, Lunch, Sub
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High School Economics Series –
Focus on the International Domain
A one-day workshop for high school teachers
Built around discussion of economic content and interactive demonstration lessons,
this workshop focuses on issues such as free trade, barriers to trade, exchange
rates, absolute and comparative advantage, and globalization.
Materials, No Fee, Lunch, Sub
High School Economics Series Personal Finance
A one-day workshop for high school teachers
With this comprehensive investment education curriculum, teachers introduce
students to the ins-and-outs of long-term investing. Students take a critical look
at investment opportunities- mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and more- and
uncover strategies for building lasting wealth.
Materials, No Fee, Sub, Lunch
Advanced Placement Topics in Micro and Macro
A one-day workshop for high school AP teachers
Led by a team of a university professor and an experienced AP teacher and
exam reader, this workshop takes an in-depth look at concepts and topics in
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. AP scoring and grading procedures
are also discussed.
Materials, No Fee, Lunch, Sub
Host Institution
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Civics: Focus on Economics
A one-day workshop for high school government teachers
Good citizens understand both the structure of government, the economic role of
government, and the costs and benefits of alternative public policy options. While
market systems generally provide well for organizing the production and distribution
of scarce resources, there are many circumstances in which governments can help
improve economic outcomes and advance societal goals. The program empowers
the teacher in addressing the citizen’s ability to make informed decisions.
Materials, No Fee, Sub, Lunch
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Stock Market GameTM Advisor Training
A full-day introduction for high school teachers new to the program
GCEE staff show teachers how to help their students learn from the market. In the
ten-week, Web-based stock trading simulation, students apply research and math
skills, practice group decision making, and analyze cause-and-effect relationships.
Teachers attending the workshop are expected to use the SMG with their students
this semester. There is a fee of $7 per team (up to five students) to implement the
program in the classroom.
Materials, No Fee, Sub
Teaching High School Economics and the GPS
A two-day workshop for teachers of the high school economics mandated course
This introductory workshop boosts the comfort level and instructional effectiveness of teachers
teaching the state-mandated high school economics courses. Instructional materials and model
teaching strategies proven to help students learn economics are shared. Teachers take home
lessons aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards.
Materials, No Fee, Sub, Lunch, PLU
Virtual Economics
A one-day workshop for high school teachers
VE is a CD-ROM containing a wealth of resources just for teachers, including
(1) 51 key economics concepts with both print and video explanations and (2)
more than 1,200 reproducible activity-based lessons correlated to the GPS
economics and personal finance standards.
Materials, No Fee, Sub
Special Topics Workshops offered periodically as regional workshop in Atlanta only
Commanding Heights, Grades 9-12
Common Sense Economics, Grades 6-12
Ethical Foundations of Economics
United States Economic History, Grades 9-12
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