Saving & Investing — Lesson 404
Whats Up with the Stock Market?
Using a hypothetical $1000, students invest in stocks based on various investing criteria, and track their stock picks for the month. A second activity requires downloading the 'Oinkasaurus' phone app, which teaches kids about investing in the stock market.
What Students Learn
- What are stocks, and the stock market
- How to read the stock ticker
- Strategies for investing such as buy low sell high, and diversification
Suggested Time
- Preview and Episode Viewing: 45 minutes
- Activity 1: 30 minutes in class then self-assessment over one month
- Activity 2: 20 minutes
Young Entrepreneurs: Stock Market Game
Lessons in Saving & Investing
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
