PRESENTS
"A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" Economics Concepts Poster Contest
Entries
2136 students from 43 schools drew entries for the 6 regional contests. Ninety-three teachers participated this year. At the conclusion of regional judging, each regional competition submitted their top entries for judging at the state level. From these entries, 12 Winners were selected, along with a number of High Honorable Mention and Honorable Mention entries.
The twelve state winners' drawings will be depicted in a 2009 calendar which will be available this fall by contacting Econ Illinois with the complete mailing address. The calendar is made possible through funding from HSBC North America.
2008 Statewide Winners
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Mariah Sheriff, teacher - Ariel Community Academy, Chicago. Student winner Dominic W, 7th grade. Productive Resources |
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Mona Roche, teacher - Nathan Hale Elementary, Chicago. Student winner Caleb S, 2nd grade. Goods and Services |
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Barbara Luby, teacher - Woodgate Elementary, Matteson. Student winner Gordon N, 4th grade. Opportunity Cost |
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Katherine Thompson, teacher - Willow School, Homewood. Student winner Kensuke N, 1st grade. Goods and Services |
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Janet Kuo, teacher - Fry Elementary, Naperville. Student winner Kelly O, 5th grade. Productive Resources |
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Kimberly Obradovich, teacher - Madison Jr High, Naperville. Student winner Sarah M, 8th grade. Producers and Consumers |
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Natalie May, teacher - St. Mary's Elementary School, Trenton. Student winner, Matthew T, 6th grade. Specialization |
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Carita Hall, teacher - Meadow Ridge Elementary School, Orland Park. Student winner Zachary M, 3rd grade. Producers and Consumers |
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Lauren Musielewicz, teacher - Meadow Ridge Elementary School, Orland Park. Student winner Storm W, 4th grade. Scarcity |
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Mindy Juriga, teacher - Washington Gifted School, Peoria. Student winner Katherine G, 7th grade. Specialization |
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Mindy Juriga, teacher - Washington Gifted School, Peoria. Student winner Sarah-Rose F, 7th grade. Scarcity |
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Natalie May, teacher - St George Elementary School, New Baden. Student winner Brianna S, 4th grade. Opportunity Cost |
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