Investing

Essential Question:

How can I effectively start investing and manage risk to grow my wealth over time?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Critical Thinking: Analyze investment options and risks.

Learner’s Mindset: Seek ongoing education about market trends and investment strategies.

Responsibility: Make informed decisions to achieve long-term financial goals.

Let's Start with the Basics

What is investing?

Investing involves putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Inquiry Question:

What are the different types of investments and their characteristics?

2. Inquiry Question:

What steps should I take to begin investing?

3. Inquiry Question:

How can I manage and mitigate risks in my investment portfolio?

Student Outcomes:

Understand various investment types such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

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2. Student Outcomes:

Identify steps to start an investment, including setting financial goals and choosing an investment platform.

3. Student Outcomes:

Analyze risk management strategies, including diversification and asset allocation while understanding the impact of compound interest on investment growth over time.

Skills Demonstrated:

Financial Literacy: Master key investment terms, concepts, and strategies.

Research Skills: Learn to find and evaluate reliable investment information.

Analytical Thinking: Develop the ability to assess investment options and risks critically.

Standards:

Common Core: CCSS.Math.Content.HSF.LE.A.1 (Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of the context)

National Standards in Financial Literacy: Standard 4: Using Credit

Resources:

Investopedia: Beginner's Guide to Investing
Khan Academy: Investment and Retirement Planning
The Balance: Managing Investment Risk
Compound Interest Calculator: Calculator

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