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Professional Development Online Events
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Inflation, Disinflation, and the Fed
In this webinar, St. Louis Fed Economic Education specialists will equip high school and college educators with strategies to demystify complex economic concepts for students. Participants will explore ready-to-use, interactive exercises and real-world examples that transform abstract theories into tangible learning experiences. Plan to take away a complete digital resource package, including lesson plans, presentation slides, student worksheets, and more.
FRE.org
Thursday, Nov 12th, 3:30-4:30pm CT
Rockonomics 101: History, Economics, Rock and Roll
This webinar explores how music can serve as a powerful teaching tool for understanding U.S. economics and history between the 1880s and the 1960s. Songs of this period not only entertained but also reflected and shaped the nation’s economic and social realities. By treating music as a primary source, educators can bring historical events and economic concepts to life in ways that resonate with students.
EconEdLink.org
Wednesday, Nov 11th, 6-7pm CT
Rights and World War I
Join the Museum/Memorial and the National Constitution Center to analyze the rights expanded, challenged and restricted during wartime, and how upheaval reshaped civic life in the United States. From free speech to surveillance, World War I tested the limits of constitutional protections, sparked national debates about citizenship and, ultimately, marked a turning point in the nation’s ongoing efforts to fulfill the promises of its founding ideals. Participants will examine landmark cases, speeches towards voting and civic inclusion, and primary sources that that reveal how Americans navigated these shifting boundaries.
TheWorldWar.org
Sunday, Nov 15th, 7-8pm CT
Three Historical Books, Three New Lesson Plans
Three books. Three women. Three writings that shaped U.S. History. Join us for a free program about Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" and Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House" series. These books have connections to before, during and after the American Civil War, and this program will delve into the history highlighted within the stories. You'll also receive access to the new, free lesson plans that American Battlefield Trust has developed to pair with these books.
Battlefields.org
Tuesday, Nov 17th, 6-7:15 pm CT
Childhood in the Early US
Examine vintage children’s toys and pastimes to discover what skills and values were important long ago. Learn how to bring this exploration into your classroom to boost student engagement and non-digital experiences.
NYHistory.org
Wednesday, Nov 18th, 5-6pm CT
Turkey-nomics
Economics is everywhere, even at the Thanksgiving table. How has the cost of a traditional turkey dinner changed over time? What is the economic impact of the holiday? Econiful will explore these questions and more, sharing ready-to-use classroom activities along the way.
Econiful.org
Thursday, Nov 12th, 6-7pm CT
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