Wednesday morning on August 26 the faculty will gather in the library, laptops in hands, accessing three exciting content-rich programs. Former Jefferson County IB Economics teacher Terry Griffin and former gifted teacher from the Hartselle City Schools and state coordinator for the Stock Market Game will assist Cheryl Morrow in the working sessions. Both Terry and Wanda currently serve as outreach teachers for the Alabama Council on Economic Education.
1. Virtual Economics (Provides over 1200 lessons in economics and across the curriculum). Learn more about this program at http://ve.councilforeconed.org/ Take advantage of the full demonstration of the product.
2. EconEdLink (Constantly updated website that provides even more economics lessons) Learn more about this program at http://www.econedlink.org/
3. Stock Market Game (Congratulations! You have just been given $100,000 to invest in the market. Get your game on faculty, counselors, and administrators. This competition will last 3 weeks and prizes will be awarded. Don't know much about the market? You are invited to attend a 50-minute class in the library/lab on the stock market. Classes will take place throughout the day on Tuesday September 1.) Learn more about this program at http://www.stockmarketgame.org/
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