Wall Street

Wall Street – 0636 Half Year – 1/2 Credit Grades 11 – 12

Prerequisite: None

Imagine yourself being able to achieve all your dreams! This course will give you the opportunity to explore investment opportunities. Students will develop an introductory knowledge of the stock market (the ABC’s of investing). We will also discuss stocks, mutual funds and 401(k) plans as retirement options. The use of current events is stressed. This knowledge is applied to the challenges of investing. Students will relate how economic and business principles affect investments through guest speakers, a stock market contest, and classroom activities.