Programs

During this session, we are pleased to welcome a representative from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who will speak about the business and career options in the world of sports. In addition, we will discuss timeless topics regarding pirates and the ways in which the historical figures have impacted the local economy. We will examine a variety of texts, including fictional tales (Treasure Island, Peter Pan, and Pirates of the Caribbean) and primary sources to investigate the evolution of pirates over time, including the current economic impact of the Gasparilla Festival. We will include standards-based lessons and activities. As a guest presenter, we welcome Mr. Brian Wassmuth, an economics educator from Plant High in Hillsborough County, who will model lesson ideas that align to social studies standards, with a focus on economics and history. In addition, representatives from EverFi will present some engaging digital lessons they created in collaboration with the Bucs. We look forward to seeing you in our first face-to-face workshop of the year!   

During this session, we will use a primary source set from the Library of Congress and model an Ask the Right Question lesson that can be adapted for different content areas. Using the primary source set, African American Women Change-makers, we will investigate questioning techniques you can use with students to focus on how these women used entrepreneurial thinking to create change and enhance the financial wellness of themselves and others. After a historical look, we will fast forward to a current African American Woman Change-maker, Ms. Carole Colvin, USF Stavros Center Board Member and co-founder of Bay Area Coffee and Tea Company. Carole will discuss her entrepreneurial endeavors with the company she founded with her husband, Herbert, and explain how they have focused on inclusiveness, sustainability, and financial consideration of all persons involved in coffee production within their business.  

During this session, we will provide educators with connections to lessons and activities that align with Monsters Inc. and the new Monsters at Work Disney series. After examining some basic economic and financial literacy concepts, Ms. Teresa Buckman of Hillsborough County Public Schools will model some lessons that include decision-making, design thinking, and budgeting. In addition, Teresa will demonstrate how she uses Socratic Seminars as a pedagogical strategy to inspire critical thinking during decision-making. For example, we will present activities that address such questions as: why do the Monsters need to work, how would you budget for a new playground, and which energy source should the Monsters use to power Monstropolis? Educators who attend will have access to a Nearpod activity, as well as links to lessons and activities. Although many of the ideas are focused on K-5 standards, we will discuss how to use Socratic Seminars with any decision-making activity from K-12.