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Econ Illinois:

"A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" Economics Concepts Poster Contest - 2010 Winners

Entries

Over 3700 students from 53 schools drew entries for the 6 regional contests. One hundred three teachers participated this year. At the conclusion of regional judging, each regional competition submitted their top 24 entries for judging at the state level. From these entries, 12 Winners were selected, along with 40 Honorable Mention entries.

At right, Professor Stephen Karlson, Director of the Northern Illinois University Office of Economic Education and professor of economics congratulates Kendall Elementary School teacher Jenny Horsey on the regional awards received by her students. Kendall is part of Indian Prairie District 204, Naperville.

Funding is being sought for a 2011 calendar which would include the drawings of the twelve State Winners. If funding is secured, teachers who have participated in the 2010 or previous program years will automatically be sent copies. Watch for an update on the status of funding for the calendar here.

Teacher Download

Download and edit the Press Release Template, then submit to your local paper or school/district newsletter or web.

2010 State Winners

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	Germantown Hills Middle School, Metamora. Terry Vaughn, teacher. Elizabeth F, 6th grade. Productive Resources
	Grand Prairie Elementary School, Frankfort. Lindsay Reipsa, teacher. Ying B, 1st grade. Goods and Services
	Grigsby Middle School, Granite City. Carol Cochran, teacher. Brooke P, 7th grade. Goods and Services
	John A Bannes Elementary School, Tinley Park. Dottie McDowell, teacher. Samantha C, 4th grade. Opportunity Cost
	Meadow Ridge Elementary School, Orland Park. Carita Hall, teacher. Victoria M, 3rd grade. Goods and Services
	Nathan Hale Elementary School, Chicago. Lou Ann Pilas, teacher. John R, 8th grade. Scarcity
	Patterson Elementary School, Naperville. Susan Stewart, teacher. Crystal C, 4th grade. Specialization
	Patterson Elementary School, Naperville. Susan Stewart, teacher. Nicole L, 2nd grade. Specialization
	St Bartholomew Elementary School, Chicago. Kathleen Gienko, teacher. Alexus R, 7th grade. Scarcity
	St Edmund School, Oak Park. Susan Sweeney, teacher. Ayares P, 2nd grade. Producers and Consumers
	St Marys Elementary School, Trenton. Natalie May, teacher. Nicole F, 6th grade. Productive Resources
	Washington Gifted School, Peoria. Mindy Juriga, teacher. Jordan B, 8th grade. Opportunity Cost