September 26, 2019 Stock Market Game
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Learning Target: Students can evaluate the risk and potential benefits of investing in stocks.
Standard(s):
SSPFL8 Evaluate reasons for and various methods of investment.
a. Evaluate the risk and return of a variety of savings and investment options including savings accounts, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
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Opening: Teacher will explain how he is a part owner of the Coca-cola company.
Work Session:
The teacher will explain to students some of the basics of investing in stocks.
PowerPoint: Stock Market Game: Slides 22-43
Video: Stock Market Explained from Netflix
Video: SMG Video 1 How to choose
Video: SMG Video 2 Analyze Data
Video: SMG Video 3 How to Make Money
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Students will work in groups of three or four to play the stock market game by making an initial investment of approximately $25,000 in four stocks for a total of $100,000.
Early Finishers:
Closing: Students will brainstorm ideas of potentially good companies to invest in.