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A One-Day Workshop for Secondary Teachers
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, Texas
July 22, 2009
Sponsored by
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Texas Council on Economic Education; and West Texas Center for Economic Education, College of Business, West Texas A&M University |
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This one-day teacher workshop for secondary educators examined the West Texas economy and how it relates to what is going on nationally as well as globally. The event addressed the major economic drivers that make this region work, especially as they relate to the natural resources of wind, water and energy. A look back in time to the Great Depression and its differences and parallels to the current recession accompanied a visit to the Panhandle–Plains Historical Museum. Sessions on bringing the content into the classroom were also provided.
Fast Facts
Date and Time
- Wednesday, July 22
8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location
- West Texas A&M University
Canyon, Texas 79016
Alumni Banquet Hall (adjacent parking on east)
Classroom Materials Provided
- Great Depression CD (St. Louis Fed)
- Virtual Economics (TCEE)
- Everyday Economics Series (Dallas Fed)
Contacts
- Jean Walker
West Texas Center for Economic Education
College of Business
West Texas A&M University
Phone: 806-651-2515
E-mail: jwalker@gmail.wtamu.edu
Presentations
- Examining the Economy of West Texas
- Looking Back in Time: The Great Depression
- Taking the Pulse of the U.S. Economy
- Economics of Natural Resources: Wind, Water and Energy
- Taking Content to the Classroom
Featured Speakers
Bill Gilmer
Vice President and Senior Economist
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Anne Macy
Gene Edwards Professor of Finance
College of Business
West Texas A&M University
Blair Roberts
Economic Education Specialist
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Tim Shaunty
President
Texas Council on Economic Education
Jean Walker
Director, West Texas Center for Economic Education
College of Business
West Texas A&M University
Richard Ware
President
Amarillo National Bank
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