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Enhancing Social Studies Curricula with Economics
For Teachers Grades 7-12
July 28 - August 1, 2008
University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Registration Policy: Refundable deposit required for all workshops!
Half of registrations in this class are reserved for teachers in high-need districts, as required by the funder.
This week-long course for social studies educators who wish to increase their
understanding of economics and integrate it into the social studies curricula.
Material is appropriate for educators of grades 7-12. Basic economic principles
will be taught through the demonstration of lessons that integrate economic principles
into history, civics, and geography. Economic concepts will be presented using
lessons relevant to state academic standardsin social studies.
Participants will receive numerous curriculum materials. The course objectives
are to enhance the teaching of economics content and the use of appropriate instructional
strategies. The summer and academic year activities will focus on supporting instructional
changes in the classroom. Participants successfully completing course requirements
will receive two graduate credits from the University of Minnesota.
There is a $50 refundable deposit required to register for this two-credit graduate class. The course meets 8:00 - 4:00 daily. Lunch is provided. The free credits from the University of Minnesota will be granted upon completion of course requirements.
A $100 stipend will be paid for the week-long course, plus $20 for each follow-up Saturday during the academic year.
Ten travel stipends of $215 are available for those living outside the 7-county metropolitan area with $35 travel stipends for each follow-up Saturday session. Class enrollment is limited to 20.
This project is funded by the Federal Improving Teacher Quality Program of
the No Child Left Behind Act administered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
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