26.4% – how much my AP Macro passing rate improved this year. Nearly 15 years of teaching this course and this year’s scores surpassed all […]
When Hard Work Pays Off (AP Macro)
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Category: Economics
Lesson Plans – Economics
Nothing brings me more joy like sharing my work with others. If something works, why not share it with others? Educators are known for “stealing” […]
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Children’s Books and Econ? Why yes!
What does a teacher do when it is the end of a week…end of a HOMECOMING week…after a PEP RALLY…when kids are wired and tired? […]
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Using art to teach economic concepts
Using art to teach economics… who would have thought? A few years ago, I worked with the Mississippi Council on Economic Education and the Mississippi […]
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“Scarcity” – classroom activities
Below, you will find various resources I have used to to teach basic economics concepts. Many of these activities were created using various resources. Some […]
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Using Legos to Introduce Gross Domestic Product
For years, I have used Play-Doh to introduce GDP – gross domestic product. Two years ago, I wanted to try something different. After much thought, […]
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How to use Mount Vernon’s BE WASHINGTON simulation in Economics
In 2018, I had the privilege to attend the Mount Vernon Teacher Institute. It was one of the best (if not the best) institute I […]
