About the Event

How do superheroes affect economics? In this workshop you will explore how superheroes and their adventures can demonstrate strong examples of economic concepts. By using examples of superheroes from all over the superhero universe, including Spider-Man, Deadpool, Incredibles, and more, you will be able to break down complex economic concepts in an innovative and creative way. Exploring video clips from movies, shows and comics, you can create engagement in economic topics such as opportunity cost, comparative advantage & economic growth.

This workshop will cover a selection of the lessons included in the ten-part lesson plan set that you will be able to take home with you to facilitate with your class. During this in-person presentation, you will be able to engage in live activities and discussions with your colleagues and the workshop facilitator. The lesson plan set will be available in both a physical booklet as well as online, downloadable files.

When

Friday, November 17, 2023 - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where

Westin Calgary Downtown
320 4 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 2S6
Contact Name: 
Shelby Sharpe
Contact Phone: 
604-688-0221
Contact Email: 

Event Pricing

FREE
$0.00

Bursary Information

A limited number of travel bursaries or Teacher-On-Call (substitute teacher) coverage bursaries will be made available to Canadian teachers. Please contact [email protected] for more information on bursary limits and requirements.

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About the Event

How do superheroes affect economics? In this workshop you will explore how superheroes and their adventures can demonstrate strong examples of economic concepts. By using examples of superheroes from all over the superhero universe, including Spider-Man, Deadpool, Incredibles, and more, you will be able to break down complex economic concepts in an innovative and creative way. Exploring video clips from movies, shows and comics, you can create engagement in economic topics such as opportunity cost, comparative advantage & economic growth.

This workshop will cover a selection of the lessons included in the ten-part lesson plan set that you will be able to take home with you to facilitate with your class. During this in-person presentation, you will be able to engage in live activities and discussions with your colleagues and the workshop facilitator. The lesson plan set will be available in both a physical booklet as well as online, downloadable files.

Speakers & Instructors

Professor of Economics at Robert Morris University
Brian O’Roark received his Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University. He is the author... more

Brian O’Roark received his Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University. He is the author of dozens of scholarly articles in areas such as public finance, the economics of information security, and economic education. He serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Economics Teaching, and is the editor of the Economics and Popular Culture Series for Routledge Press. In 2020, Brian will be a regular presenter at the Smithsonian Association in Washington, DC discussing economics and pop-culture. He has won the Mid-Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration Innovative Teaching Award and a Best in Class Teaching Award from the National Economic Teaching Association. At Robert Morris University he has won the Undergraduate Teaching Innovation Award and the President’s Award for Outstanding Teaching. His first textbook, Essentials of Economics, is available from WW Norton Publishers, and his book, Why Superman Doesn't Take Over the World: What Superheroes Can Tell Us About Economics, is available on Amazon.

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Event Testimonials

  • This is valuable; rarely do economics teachers get to talk about their subject, much less learn new stuff...
    - Economics 12 Teacher
  • Activities and resources like this, that are fun and interesting, will make the study of economics more popular with students.
    - Microeconomics 30 Teacher
  • I really found this interesting and super useful! I would attend more sessions for sure!
    - Social Studies Teacher

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