Developing Economic Education Resources
School Name
Governor's School for Science and Math
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Consumer Science
Presentation Type
Mentored
Oral Presentation Award
2nd Place
Abstract
I worked with SC Economics is a statewide nonprofit organization whose goals are to stimulate and perpetuate economic education. My project focused on the financial literacy aspect of SC Economics’ curriculum. There are several programs that this nonprofit provided which addressed this issue. Gen i Revolution and EverFi are both online resources that I explored. I assessed their effectiveness by comparing their curriculum to the standards set forth in the Financial Literacy Act of 2005. I sent out a survey to teachers and students who have used this product which asked if it met each of the thirteen standards. The majority stated that these online options do not address all requisite aspects. With this information, I created a new, all-inclusive, immersive project modeled after a life simulation initiative.
Recommended Citation
Epstein, Benjamin, "Developing Economic Education Resources" (2016). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 52.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2016/all/52
Location
Owens 102
Start Date
4-16-2016 9:30 AM
Developing Economic Education Resources
Owens 102
I worked with SC Economics is a statewide nonprofit organization whose goals are to stimulate and perpetuate economic education. My project focused on the financial literacy aspect of SC Economics’ curriculum. There are several programs that this nonprofit provided which addressed this issue. Gen i Revolution and EverFi are both online resources that I explored. I assessed their effectiveness by comparing their curriculum to the standards set forth in the Financial Literacy Act of 2005. I sent out a survey to teachers and students who have used this product which asked if it met each of the thirteen standards. The majority stated that these online options do not address all requisite aspects. With this information, I created a new, all-inclusive, immersive project modeled after a life simulation initiative.
Mentor
Mentor: Dr. Morris; CEO, SC Economics