How do you get students to see economics not just as theory, but as a way of understanding the world around them?
In this interactive webinar, Kate Scott will guide teachers through our 45-Minute Lesson, From Poop to Profits showing how a real story of turning waste into wealth can spark curiosity and engagement. Using literature and entrepreneurial storytelling, this session demonstrates how everyday challenges can be powerful entry points for teaching economics.
Teachers will discover how to bring supply, demand, and resource allocation to life in ways that resonate with middle and high school learners. More than just covering content, this lesson highlights resourcefulness, entrepreneurship, and the value of creative problem-solving.
✅ What You’ll Gain:
➥ A complete 45-Minute Lesson plan ready to use tomorrow
➥ Strategies for connecting economics to students’ everyday lives
➥ Ideas for integrating literature to extend the lesson
➥ Approaches for teaching entrepreneurship and value creation with impact
➥ A Professional Development Certificate upon request
📅 Reserve your spot today and help your students see how even the messiest problems can spark the most valuable lessons.
About the host:
Kate Scott is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE), where she helps lead statewide initiatives to expand economic and financial literacy for K–12 students and educators. With over a decade of experience in economic education, Kate has built a career dedicated to empowering teachers, students, and communities with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial and economic decisions.
About izzit.org®
This event is hosted by izzit.org, a nonprofit organization providing free educational content and professional development for teachers nationwide. izzit.org is dedicated to helping educators spark curiosity, inspire critical thinking, and connect students to the foundations of American history, civics, and economics.
