YOUR ECONOMIC SUCCESS

The mini-economy, culminating in the global entrepreneurship marketplace (gem) fair, was our third largest programming expense. A mini-economy is a classroom simulation which allows students to learn real world lessons on how markets work. Students learn about currency, jobs, goods vs. Services, cost of goods sold, pricing, marketing, and how producers and consumers interact in the marketplace.* 10 teachers hosted mini economies in their classroms and reached 192 students. * 10 teachers checked out mini economy boxes which had all materials for running a classroom mini-economy, reaching 300 students. * 19 teachers and 338 students attended the gem fair this year. Another partner, explore more discovery museum hosted a mini-economy called camp millionaire in which 30 students partcipated.

Another significant program involved our partnership with the harrisonburg rotary club and the local chamber of commerce to present cash prizes in a contest among all local elementary, middle school, and high school teachers for the best economic and financial literacy education lessons.* 16 teachers received local awards for their lesson plans.* 3 of these teachers went on to win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the statewide competition. Another winner was recognized as a regional outstanding economic educator.yes also partnered with fbla to host an annual event for high school students to develop their leadership abilities, communications skills, teamwork and other valuable soft skills they will need for successful careers in business.* the yes/fbla xchange high school event reached 30 teachers and 130 students. *yes provided "econ explorer boxes" which included all materials, handouts, and resources for student activities for stand-alone economics units. 10 teachers checked out econ explorer boxes for first and second grades an reached an estimated 300 students.