Business Field Trip: School Of Economics
School of Economics Market is a hands-on business field trip for students in grades 3-8 where they operate their own economy and experience the demands that businesses encounter. The students put the skills and knowledge they have learned in school into action in a facsimile of the real-world work environment. Click here to watch a video of our program.
School of Economics is a two-day field trip.
- Preparation day: Students will work with their assigned teams to make decisions on their products and design a marketing strategy. February 21, 2025, 2pm to 4pm (1 pm to 4 pm for parent volunteers) in KC, MO.
- School of Economics Business Day is March 5, 2025, 10 am to 2 pm at the School of Economics facility at 200 NW 14th St, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Please plan to arrive no later than 9:45 am (9:30 for parent volunteers).
Parent Involvement:
- 12 to 15 Volunteer adults are needed at the event (MPE membership and background check is required.)
- Parental attendance is required for Preparation Day.
- Parents who are not volunteering may drop their students off at the School of Economics on March 5.
Registration has closed, join our wait list below.
We understand that many community members were excited about this event, and we are considering adding 2nd trip for next year. Please consider joining MPE to take advantage of early bird ticket sales.
Hourly Schedule
Preparation Day, Februray 21, 2025
- 1 pm - 2 pm
- Volunteer Training
- 2 pm - 4 pm
- Prepare for SoE
- Students check in and receive their committee assignments and will prepare for SoE with their team.
School of Economics Day, March 5, 2025
- 9:30
- Volunteer Arrival
- 9:45
- Student Arrival
- 10 am
- School of Economics Starts
- Lunch
- 2 pm
- Departure