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Overview
Special Projects are learning-based activities taking place over an extended period of time. An extension of classroom economic literacy, they provide practical, hands-on experiences to illustrate the value of the classroom learning.
Full Description…The Process
The use of special projects to make clear the usefulness of the concepts of economic and financial literacy is best approached as a collaborative effort between teachers and students. Whether your project is large or small, for elementary or high school, the following steps provide a guide to getting started.
Read More about the Process…The Projects
Develop economic awareness through the use of hands-on, content rich projects. These projects have been sent to us by teachers just like you, describing how they infuse experiential economics into a variety of subject areas, reaching students of all ages. We invite you to share your own story with us – your idea could be the perfect solution to another teacher’s search.
Read More about Actual Projects…