Sounds Like Economics

Time: 60 mins,

Presenter: Chandler Jordan

Objective

In this webinar, teachers will:

Learn how to leverage music as a powerful tool for connecting with students and enhancing their understanding of basic economic concepts.
Learn innovative techniques for connecting with auditory learners by incorporating sonification of data through music.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Demand, Division of Labor/Specialization, Economic Systems, GDP, Inflation, Market Structures, Markets and Prices, Productivity

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Description

Music is a universal language that we can use to connect to students and help them understand basic economic concepts. Whether it’s “Better Together” by Luke Combs or “Irreplaceable” by Beyoncé, this session will teach you how to use music to supplement your instruction. In addition, we will explore how to use music to connect to auditory learners through sonification of data. Participants will receive no cost resources and ready to use materials.

Subjects:

Economics,Personal Finance,Social Studies