Black history month coincided with my economics unit and we ended the unit with a research project on local African American entrepreneurs. My students never cease to amaze me as they reached out to black-owned business across Columbus and Phenix City, interviewed them and even coordinated speaking engagements during their class time! Proud of my kiddos!!! Special shoutout to Sherrika Day, Mack Couture, The Nappy Root, Innovative Supplies and SAJ Cleaning Service to taking the time to share your entrepreneurship with the students of FSLMA! As an alternative to researching local entrepreneurs, students could delve into a black entrepreneur from the past or the present.
I wanted this economics unit to be especially relevant so that my students could connect to the content: the economic impact of entrepreneurship, the human capital and capital goods associated with running a business, and most importantly I wanted my students to see themselves reflected in our community and economy.
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AuthorVanessa Ellis has been teaching middle grade social studies for 7 years. She is the 2017 Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year and a teacher leader in Muscogee County. She loves to teach and have FUN while doing it! Who says social studies has to be boring? Archives
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