Saving & Investing — Lesson 121
Bulls, Bears and Financial Markets
Students create their own questions about stocks, bonds, and commodities. They then break into small groups to have a contest about who knows the most about the financial markets.
What Students Learn
- What is the Stock Market?
- What are Bonds?
- What are Commodities?
Suggested Time
- Preview and Episode Viewing: 45 minutes
- Activity 1: 30-45 minutes
BK Hosts: Financial Markets
Lessons in Saving & Investing
Lesson
Whats Up with the Stock Market?
What Students Learn
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Learn the weird, abbreviated language of the stock market, and the difference between a bull and bear market.
Lesson
How to Make a Million Bucks
What Students Learn
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If you start early and save often, the power of compound interest can make you millions!
Lesson
Saving and Investing for Your Future
What Students Learn
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Start a savings plan early in life, and discover how to evaluate different investment options.
Lesson
Take it to the Bank
What Students Learn
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Learn the difference between banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, and which one is right for you.
Lesson
What to do with a Windfall?
What Students Learn
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A financial windfall! Now what? Evaluate investment alternatives based on time, risk, and rate of return.
Lesson
How to turn $100 into $1,000,000
What Students Learn
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Develop your MDM (Million Dollar Mindset), maximize saving strategies, and get the best return on your investments.
