Econ Camp
Econ Camp
Camp Tecumseh
Brookston, IN
October 9-10, 2012
Please submit your registration
by October 3, 2012!
First come, first served!
Program Elements
The overall purpose of the Econ Camp is to improve economic literacy
in Indiana, focusing on economic concepts identified in the Indiana Economics
Standards. The Camp for high school teachers of economics is an integral part of Indiana's contribution to the
National Campaign for Economic Literacy, initiated by the Council
for Economic Education. Participants earn 6 points towards relicensure.
There are three primary goals of the Camp program:
- Review and reinforce an understanding of economic concepts identified
in the Economics Standards.
- Share best teaching practices relating these concepts to current
public policy issues.
- Promote economics as an important part of the curriculum in the
high school.
(2012 Presenter Information will be avilable in March)
2011 Presenter Sessions:
“The Great Depression: Did New Deal Economics Policies Really Work?”
Nearly eight decades after they began, the New Deal fiscal policies of President Franklin Roosevelt are still controversial. This is partly because every recession creates calls for policies
"like the New Deal," and partly because the New Deal saw a huge expansion of social programs, which some think are too big and others think are too small. Professor Larry DeBoer will take a look back at the New Deal. We'll do some economics, and tell some stories, and try to answer a few questions. What are the policies known as the New Deal? Did the New Deal end the Great Depression? What have been its long term effects? And, are there lessons from the New Deal which can be applied today?
Dr. Larry DeBoer, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
New Deal Powerpoint
Fireside Chat Powerpoint Textbook Ch 6
Textbook Ch 7
"Debt, Deficits, Entitlements"
Dr. Mark Schug,
Noted Economics Education Consultant & Author
Debts and Deficits
Discussion: Key Issues in the Economics Classroom
"How Much Economics Do You Really Need to Teach to Get Your Students Ready for College?"
Dr. Craig Dobbins,
Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
Duel Credit and Social Studies Literacy Standards
Eric Ogle, Social Studies Specialist, Indiana Dept. of Education
Duel Credit, Common Core Literacy Powerpoint
Curriculum Presentations:
"Teaching Financial Crises"
Dr. John Conant, Director, Indiana State University Center for Economic Education
Brian Mancuso, South Vigo High School
Teaching Financial Crisis Powerpoint
The Revised "Financial Fitness for Life" Curriculum
Jeff Sanson, Program Director, ICEE
Economics and the Environment: Incentives Matter
John Kessler, Director, Center for Economic Education, IPFW
Political vs Market Incentives Powerpoint
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And Much More!!!
Costs
Thanks to the generosity of the funders such as George and Frances Ball Foundation, the
Purdue Department of Agricultural Economics, all direct Camp costs, including registration, room,
and board, will be covered. Because of limited room availability,
participants will share rooms. Participants will be reponsible for transportation
costs and must attend the entire Econ Camp.
Directions
Econ Camp takes place at
Camp Tecumseh Leadership Center
1265 West Tecumseh Bend Road
Brookston, IN 47923
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2011 Econ Camp Photos
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"This was my first Econ Camp and it was an awesome experience. I have attended a couple of other programs conducted by the ICEE and all have been quality programs. I look forward to attending the Camp next year."
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