When should you save, and when should you invest? In considering this question, your class members will also learn about the time value of money, inflation, compounded interest, and income/growth investments. The resource also outlines an online stock market project in which learners work to make wise stock choices.

Concepts

the stock market, savings accounts, saving money, investing, personal finance, inflation

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Additional Tags

stock simulator, stock market, math

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite someone from the banking industry to speak of their personal experience with saving and investing

Classroom Considerations

• The final installment to a four-part series
• Be sure to read the Teacher Preparation section for steps to creating an account

Pros

• Very detailed instructional points are offered in the lesson plan

Cons

• None

Common Core

WHST.9-10.7