Contests and Competitions
Alabama Economics Challenge 2009
Color the Concepts!
Sponsored by State Farm Insurance
Kids love to draw—
what better way to teach economics?
CTC! is the unique opportunity for students to illustrate economic concepts in a fun and creative way. Teachers select the best illustrations to submit to the contest. Students compete in upper (6-8) and lower (K-5) divisions with 12 winners in each. Finalists win $25 and their illustrations appear on our website and in public shows. Winning teachers receive classroom materials.
Grades: K-5 & 6-8
Subjects: Social Studies, reading, art, math.
Contest entries due: Friday, March 27, 2009.
Trainer: Terry Griffin, Curriculum Coordinator.
Purpose: To promote the understanding of the American free enterprise system in a global, national, or local context and to support economics standards in the Alabama Course of Study.
Essay Topic: “What is the meaning of the American free enterprise system as a way of life?”
Includes:
· Lesson plans and tips for teachers .
· Free booklets for all teachers.
· Free DVD of a Great American Entrepreneur!
Grades: 6, 7, & 8
Subjects: Social Studies, Gifted.
Contest entries due: Friday, March 27, 2009.
Trainer: Wanda McAbee, SMG & Teacher Involvement Coord.
Alabama Economics Teacher of the Year
InvestWrite
“InvestWrite” is an innovative national writing competition, produced by The Stock Market Game™ program, which adds a critical thinking component to help reinforce concepts learned in the classroom, building a bridge between classroom learning and potential real-world investment decisions.
"NYSE Experience" Essay Contest
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