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Kentucky Council on
Economic Education
www.econ.org |
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In this issue…
Register for Stock Market Game or Take Stock in KY
Apply for Hilliard Lyons Grants for free teams!
Professional Development Opportunities
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sponsored by
Trying to understand
what's going on with the stock market, the credit crunch, the economy? We
can help you keep up-to-date, gain an understanding, and teach your students.
Take part in the Stock Market Game or Take Stock in Kentucky. Challenge
your students to understand what it is to build a diversified portfolio and to
experience what is happening in the stock market. You can
apply for
free teams so there is little or no cost to you.
Attend a workshop or webinar to see what this exciting Internet simulation and program is all
about. Join us today at www.econ.org/smg.
Hear from
colleagues about their
Stock Market
Game class experiences...
GAME DATES
Jan 12, 2009 – Apr 24, 2009 - (Stock Market
Game)
Feb 09, 2009 – Apr 17, 2009 - Take Stock in Kentucky
Spring Registration deadline is February 28.
Hilliard Lyons Grants
(Funding tight? Budgets cut?) Apply for a
Hilliard Lyons grant for
1, 5, or up to 30 teams to participate
at no cost in the Stock Market Game or Take Stock in Kentucky!
Sign up for a Free introductory hands-on workshop or webinar today! see
below.. |
Upcoming Professional
Development Opportunities
Registration is required for ALL workshops!
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Wed
Jan 7
4:30-6:00pm
EST |
Free ! Stock Market
Game/Take Stock in KY
Webinar (gr 4-12 educators)
Learn about strategies to use these programs/competitions and see the online
simulation. Participants can apply for up to 5 free teams free!
register
online
Learn about Webinar |
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Tues
Jan 13
4-7pm
EST |
Free! SMG and Take Stock
in Kentucky introductory workshop
@ Bellarmine University, Room 308,Bellarmine Office Bldg, Newburg Rd (across
from main campus) Louisville, KY
Learn hands-on about
the Stock Market Game simulation, strategies to use the program in the
classroom, and information about investing, research, and how to integrate
this program into writing, math, social studies, business education and
more! We will have a guest speaker who will address the current
economy. Participants receive free resources and 5 free student teams!
register online.
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Thurs
Jan 15
7:00-8:30pm
EST |
Free ! Stock Market
Game/Take Stock in KY
Webinar (gr 4-12 educators)
Learn about strategies to use these programs/competitions and see the online
simulation. Participants can apply for up to 5 free teams free!
register
online
Learn about Webinar |
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Tuesday
Jan 20
4:00 - 7:00pm
CDT |
Free! Stock
Market Game/Take Stock in KY introductory workshop
@ Lyon County
Elementary School Computer Lab,
201 W. Fairview Avenue, Eddyville, Kentucky
Learn hands-on about
the Stock Market Game and Take Stock in KY simulations, strategies to use the program in the
classroom, and information about investing, research, and how to integrate
this program into writing, math, social studies, business education and
more! Participants receive free resources and 5 free student teams! Workshop
participants will receive Professional Development certificates, a light
supper, and loads of free resources.
Pre-registration
is required
register online
or email: econed@murraystate.edu
for more info
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Thurs
Jan 22
4:00-7:00pm
CDT |
Free! Stock
Market Game/Take Stock in KY introductory workshop
@ West Hardin County Middle School, School Computer Lab,
10471 Leitchfield Rd., Cecilia, KyLearn hands-on about
the Stock Market Game and Take Stock in KY simulations, strategies to use the program in the
classroom, and information about investing, research, and how to integrate
this program into writing, math, social studies, business education and
more! Participants receive free resources and 5 free student teams! Workshop
participants will receive Professional Development certificates, a light
supper, and loads of free resources.
Pre-registration
is required
register online
or email:
for more info
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Monday
Feb 2
4:00 - 7:00pm
CDT |
Free! Stock
Market Game/Take Stock in KY introductory workshop
@ Murray State University, Business Building North
Room 201, 16th Street, Murray, Kentucky
Learn hands-on about
the Stock Market Game and Take Stock in KY simulations, strategies to use the program in the
classroom, and information about investing, research, and how to integrate
this program into writing, math, social studies, business education and
more! Participants receive free resources and 5 free student teams! Workshop
participants will receive Professional Development certificates, a light
supper, and loads of free resources.
Pre-registration
is required
register online
or email: econed@murraystate.edu
For more info
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Thurs
Feb 6
4:30-6:00pm
EST |
Free ! Stock Market
Game/Take Stock in KY
Webinar (gr 4-12 educators)
Learn about strategies to use these programs/competitions and see the online
simulation. Participants can apply for up to 5 free teams free!
register
online
Learn about Webinar |
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June 8-11, 2009 |
THE RIGHT
START: (scholarships available)
An Institute for Teachers Incorporating Economics into Classroom
Content
A Program of The Foundation for Teaching Economics
@
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Louisville Airport/KY Expo Ctr., Louisville, KY
To allow Business, Social Studies, Economics and Family
Consumer Science teachers to identify and learn basic
economic content and develop lesson plans for effectively teaching high
school economics content.
Earn college credit or 28
hours of PD credit!
For more info and to register |
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July 27 - 30, 2009
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Institute on the Environment and the Economy
A Program of the Foundation for Teaching Economics
@
Courtyard Cincinnati/Covington, 500 West 3rd Street,
Covington, KY
To help middle and high
school teachers better understand environmental
economic issues and to help them relate these issues to their students.
The Foundation for Teaching Economics will cover all costs for double room
lodging, registration, materials, and most meals. Teacher participants may
choose to receive a $100 expense honorarium if lodging is not needed. Earn
college credit!
for more info and to register |
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