Grade 3-5, 6-8
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On-Demand Webinar

Women’s History Month: Using Children’s Literature to Teach About Economics and Enterprising Women

Presenter: Council for Economic Education
Teacher Version

Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • Review basic economic concepts.
  • Investigate how the decisions made by these women affected society for the greater good.
  • Use the presented lessons and activities immediately in their classroom instruction.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Entrepreneurs, Productive Resources

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In this economics webinar, teach both Women’s History and foundational concepts via the biographies of diverse, inspirational figures.

Description

Celebrate Woman’s History Month by using the biographies of a diverse group of amazing women to teach economic themes, bold decision-making and creative problem solving.

This webinar features the lives of Nellie Bly, Madam C.J. Walker, Dolores Huerta and Maya Lin to name a few.  Each lesson features a specific children’s book title, instructional activities and open-ended discussion questions. Economic concepts will include entrepreneurship, productive resources, cost/benefit analysis and incentives.

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