Grade 9-12, Higher Education
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AP Micro: The Economic Way of Thinking

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Tawni Ferrarini
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Objective

In this webinar teachers will be able to:

  • Define the economic way of thinking.
  • Explore the 6 core principles that define it.
  • Apply those 6 core principles in fun and engaging ways to leave students with the ability to do the same.

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Concepts

Incentives, PPC, PPC

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Description

This webinar will provide teachers with important foundational resources to leverage while teaching their AP economic class. It will define the economic way of thinking, instill an appreciation for its power, and provide insights that will complement the assigned resources teachers use in their economic classrooms.

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