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Grade 9-12
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On-Demand Webinar

Enhancing Economics with Graphic Novels and Comics

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Joshua Frost
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Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • Learn how to create a project based unit that complements their study of AP Macro or 12th grade economics.
  • Learn how to create a discussion based protocol that can be used with this unit, or others, throughout the school year.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Comparative Advantage, Economic Institutions, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

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In this economics webinar, use graphic novels to simplify core concepts and make subject matter really come to life.

Description

We will focus on using both graphic novels and comics in the classroom. Highlights to include: using class resources such as The Economix and Fed Comics; creating a graphic novel project; building a discussion based protocol and how to assess examples of student work from these projects.

This session will be hosted on Zoom.  Register at the link below (you will be directed away from EconEdLink).

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