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Stavros Center Programs, Workshops and Seminars

The Stavros Center hosts numerous *FREE* professional development opportunities throughout the school year and summer for K-12 educators. The workshops are aimed at arming teachers with tools for implementing economic education and financial literacy curriculum into their classrooms. Subject areas vary from Science, Social Science, Civics, Economics, Math, Sustainability and more.

We distribute fliers VIA district contacts within 6 surrounding counties including: Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota. 

We look forward to having you join us for these exciting professional development activities. Below you will find a list of current programs and workshops for educators. For more information about upcoming workshops and seminars, or to be added to our mailing list, please contact us.

Every workshop has a "Registration Survey" button at the bottom of the description. One week before the workshop you have registered for, you will receive a confirmation email that includes details and parking information. Additionally, a reminder is sent the day before. In person workshops are held at USF Tampa in the Stavros Center (4111 USF Willow Dr. Tampa, Fl. 33620) from 5:30pm-8:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursday. Virtual Workshops vary.

Spring 2025 schedule and Survey links:

"King Arthur Meets the Law of Supply and Demand:" Tuesday, April 22, 2025 (5:30pm-8:30pm) USF Stavros Center- 4111 USF Willow Dr. Tampa, Fl. 33620

Join us for a joust through the quirks of feudal economics in King Arthur Meets the Law of Supply and Demand.  This role-play is a kinesthetic, experiential exercise mirroring situations in medieval history. You鈥檒l play as a noble or knight bartering your way through medieval markets where land is the key to survival.  In this fun-filled, competitive adventure, you'll build feudal estates, enter economic alliances, fend off nomadic invaders, and maybe declare war on another noble or knight for land and power! You鈥檒l discover key economic terms 鈥� supply and demand, trade, barter, voluntary exchange, markets, risk, cost/benefit analysis, incentives, entrepreneurship, and perhaps a bit of feudal drama! This workshop promises hands-on learning, and plenty of medieval market mayhem to bring back to your students鈥攏o sword training required! Presented by their Majesties- Lisa Lawson and Beverly Ledbetter.

 

*The first 30 Teachers to register and attend are eligible for a $50 Stipend made possible by our generous sponsors.

  • ap mICRO rEVIEW (hIGH sCHOOL eCONOMICS sTUDENTS): tUESDAY, aPRIL 24, 2025 (5:30pm-8:30pm) USF STavros Center- 4111 USF Willow Dr. Tampa, Fl.  33620

  • AP Macro Review (High School Students): Tuesday, May 1, 2025 (5:30pm-8:30pm) USF Stavros Center- 4111 USF Willow Dr. Tampa, Fl. 33620 

  • From Reel to Real Life:
    Sweet Lessons from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory:" tUESDAY, mAY  6, 2025 (5:30PM-8:30PM) usf sTAVROS cENTER- 4111 usf wILLOW dR. 33620

Dive into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka鈥檚 chocolate factory and discover how the 1971 classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" can be a powerful teaching tool. This workshop explores academic concepts in economics, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and the moral foundations of capitalism through the lens of this beloved film. Teachers will learn to use scenes and characters to illustrate topics like scarcity, innovation, ethical production, and incentives. From Charlie鈥檚 humble beginnings to Wonka鈥檚 creative empire, we鈥檒l uncover engaging ways to teach financial literacy, environmental responsibility, and the virtues and vices of capitalism. Designed for elementary, middle, and high school educators, this session offers practical lesson ideas adaptable to any grade level. Leave with resources and inspiration to bring these timeless lessons to your classroom. Get ready to make teaching as sweet as a Wonka Bar!

*The first 30 Teachers to register and attend are eligible for a $50 Stipend made possible by our generous sponsors.

 

 

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