[WSCSS] There's still time to sign-up: International Economic Summit (IES) - Richland, WA. training

[Steven.Fisher at sf.frb.org]

Professional Development Opportunity presented by the Federal Reserve Bank 
of San Francisco
International Economic Summit (IES)
June 23-24,Courtyard Marriott - Richland, WA.
14 clock hours available ($2 per clock hour)
Breakfast and lunch provided


IES is a world trade simulation that teaches fundamental economic concepts 
within the context of international trade.  It utilizes an 
experienced-based learning model that provides students with a fun and 
challenging experience.  The program challenges high school students to 
think critically about the costs and benefits of trade while exploring the 
concept of globalization. IES is a standards-based instructional unit that 
includes 13 individual lesson plans, providing flexible classroom 
implementation, by easily flowing into an existing course of study or as a 
stand-alone unit. The IES program meets national and most state content 
standards in business and economics. 

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco provides the following free of 
charge:

Two-day professional development training and ongoing support 
A Teacher Handbook containing all curriculum and teaching instructions 
A set of workbooks called Players? Guides for all your students 
A Mini Summit Kit with all the materials to conduct a world trade 
simulation in the classroom 
An interactive web site 
A performance assessment piece to help evaluate student understanding of 
IES concepts

To sign up;  
http://www.frbsf.org/education/teachers/ies/ies_teacher_application_2009.pdf
To visit the IES home page;  
http://www.frbsf.org/education/teachers/ies/index.cfm
For additional questions contact Steven Fisher; steven.fisher at sf.frb.org 
425-203-0799
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