Grade 3-5, K-2
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Women’s History Month: Women Trailblazers in Economics

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Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • Explore and Identify Contributions: Participants will explore the contributions of women economists and entrepreneurs, connecting their achievements to foundational economic concepts taught in K-5 classrooms.
  • Integrate and Apply Strategies: Participants will learn and apply engaging strategies, including hands-on activities and ready-to-use resources, to integrate stories of women trailblazers into their economics instruction

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State Standards

Concepts

Business, Decision Making, Economics, Entrepreneurs

Description

In honor of Women’s History Month, this session equips K-5 educators with engaging strategies to highlight the remarkable contributions of women economists and entrepreneurs. Participants will explore hands-on activities and resources that weave these stories into economic concepts, inspiring students to understand the value of creativity, determination, and economic impact. Leave with ready-to-use materials that connect past and present trailblazers to your classroom!
Subjects:
Economics,Social Studies

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