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The Stock Market Lesson PlanThe Stock Market Lesson Plan
Publisher
PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Calculator
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Year
2013
Lesson Plan

The Stock Market

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Keep or sell? Young learners simulate as buyers in the stock market while learning about the benefits and important factors to know when purchasing. The thorough resource allows for observation of case studies and provides an assessment after the lesson.  

 

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Concepts

the stock market, investing, consumer finance, finance, personal finance, the united states economy, the economy

Additional Tags

lifestyle

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate an online stock exchange game in preparation for the lesson 

Classroom Considerations

  • Handouts and calculators are needed for each participating class member

Pros

  • Discusses the vocabulary associated with the stock market
  • Provides presentation slides as a separate attachment

Cons

  • None

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Assessment

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