Euro Challenge 2010
Come learn about the European Union, the Euro, and how to prepare for the Euro Challenge, an exciting new competition for 9th and 10th graders, at the Chicago Fed.
TEACHER ORIENTATION WORKSHOP
Free!
Travel grants available.
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Date: November 20, 2009
Time: 10:00am -- 2:30pm
Place: The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 South LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60604
Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Open to teachers and students.
Workshop Schedule
Join Euro Challenge competition and get a chance to win
CASH PRIZES, TRAVEL TO NEW YORK CITY, and WASHINGTON D.C.*
Teachers of top two IL teams may win a chance to go on a Study Tour to
EUROPE*
Travel Grants
for the teacher orientation workshop (Nov. 20th) and Midwest preliminary round (March 26th) are available through the University of Illinois EU Center by contacting Sebnem Ozkan at asozkan@illinois.edu or 217-244-0570..
REGISTER NOW FOR THE EURO CHALLENGE 2010!
Deadline: December 11th
Welcome to the Euro Challenge 2010 – an exciting educational opportunity for high schools students (grades 9 & 10) to learn about the European Union (EU) – the largest trading partner of the US – and its single currency, the euro. Now in its fifth year, the Euro Challenge is designed to appeal to students with a background in global studies, economics, world history/geography or European studies.
*Pending grant approval.
Testimonials
"There is no other program that enables students to learn, first hand, about international issues like the Euro Challenge." – Libby Nowak, teacher, New York, NY
"The academic experience was one that I will cherish. The insight into the affairs of the EU will prove truly valuable to me in years to come." – Molly Niedbala, student, Miami, FL
The competition
The competition aims to:
- Support local learning standards related to global studies and economics
- Foster economic and financial literacy and understanding of economic policy issues
- Increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the European Union and the euro
- Develop communication, critical thinking and cooperative skills
Faculty advisor must register 3-5 students. Each team must make a 15-minute presentation describing the current economic situation in the euro area and analyzing a specific economic challenge in a country of their choice. Teams then answer questions from a distinguished panel of judges. Preliminary rounds are held in each of the participating regions, and the regional winners advance to the semifinal and final rounds held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Cash prizes for the top teams are generously provided by The Moody's Foundation.
What's in it for students and teachers?
- Expense-paid trip to Chicago for Midwest regional round
- Expense-paid trip to New York City for Finalists
- Winning teams win $$ and a trip to Washington, DC*
- Teachers of top two IL teams might get a chance to win a place on Summer study tour to Europe through the University of Illinois European Union Center*
- Opportunity to present to experts at Federal Reserve Banks of New York and Chicago
- All competing students will get a certificate of accomplishment
Schedule for Illinois Teams
For printable version of calendar of events for Illinois teams, click here.
Dates & Times |
Event |
Friday, November 20, 2009 Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
Teacher Orientation Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Il 60604 (Room: TBD) |
Friday, March 26, 2010 Time: TBD |
Regional Preliminary Round Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Il 60604 (Room: TBD) |
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Time: Morning |
Euro Challenge Semifinal Round Federal Reserve Bank of New York |
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Time: Afternoon |
Euro Challenge Final Round Federal Reserve Bank of New York |
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Time: Evening |
Recognition and Awards Reception The Moody’s Corporation |
Learning resources and support
- Orientation Seminars in each region give teachers a chance to learn about the competition. Teacher orientation workshop for IL teachers will be held in Chicago on Nov. 20th
- Check out the Euro Challenge Website for training videos, research materials, and web resources
- The Euro Challenge on-line FORUM allows teachers and students from across the country to communicate with each other and the competition organizers
- Participate in the Euro Challenge @ Facebook
- Read about the 2009 Euro Challenge
- Check out the Euro Economics website
How do you find out more? How to Register?
To register for the teacher orientation workshop and the Euro Challenge 2010, and for more information about the competition in Illinois and travel grants please
CONTACT
Sebnem Ozkan (asozkan@illinois.edu; 217-244-0570)
at the University of Illinois European Union Center (www.euc.illinois.edu): 
