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Bitcoin- Cryptocurrency & Nfts - 100K Virtual Cash to Invest - (Ages 9-13) FLEX
Completed by 10 learners
Ages 9-13
Live Group Class
No live video meetings
4 weeks
1-18 learners per class
What's included
Class Experience
NO LIVE MEETINGS - FLEX COURSE Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto are revolutionizing how we invest, bank, and use money In this Flex course we will learn what is a Cryptocurrency. Students will be given 100K virtual money to invest in the Crypto simulation game. Students will learn how to buy, sell and trade Cryptos and where the Cryptocurrency stored. This class will be structured on discussion format, worksheet, websites, slides and video clips. No previous experience is needed. Cryptocurrency has increased a lot in popularity in recent years. However, most people buy these currencies as an investment, hoping that they will go up in value, rather than using them to buy things online. Students will learn the possibility of how they will be purchasing things in the future. Cryptocurrency is always in the news. It is very important that we stay up-to-date on events. Each week the students will find a current event article about Cryptocurrency, write a one paragraph summarization to upload to the Outschool classroom for discussion. Lesson 1 - What is Cryptocurrency Understand what fiat money is and where it gains its value Explain what cryptocurrency is and how it works Identify the pros and cons of bitcoin Explain how blockchain technology works Activity - Current event article of how Cryptocurrency will shape our financial world in the future. Students should present the article, provide a summary and discuss. Lesson 2 - Digging Deeper Into Cryptocurrency Summarize what cryptocurrency mining is and how it impacts the environment Compare and contrast proof of work and proof of stake verification methods Explain what factors impact the value of cryptocurrency Analyze the risks of using cryptocurrency as a form of payment in completing transactions Activity - Students will create a timeline of the history of money. Students are encouraged to add creative futuristic currency. Each student will share their timeline to the Outschool classroom discussion board. Lesson 3 - Cryptocurrency in Action Compare cryptocurrencies Explain how to buy cryptocurrencies List the pros and cons of hard and soft wallets Describe how to store cryptocurrencies using hard and soft wallets Activity - Students will research the government's regulations on digital money and provide a "for" or "against" the government regulated cryptocurrency. Each student will collectively debate the issue on the Outschool classroom message board. Lesson 4 - Speculating in Cryptocurrency Compare and contrast speculation and investing Critique the behavioral strategies involved in cryptocurrency marketing Analyze multiple investing options that should be considered before buying cryptocurrency Synthesize information to decide whether or not a person should buy cryptocurrency Activity - Student to Student As a group students will work together to create their own cryptocurrency, what would it be called, what is your platform (reason for creating the coin/token) and how will it effective the current cryptocurrency on the market? Students will work together to present the create coin/token in a presentation. No prior knowledge required. How is your class structured? My class is structured to be a stress free, fun, and interactive learning environment to accommodate different learning styles and abilities. How will you teach? I will teach using slide presentation, interactive games and discussion for question and answer sessions. What's your teaching style? I believe that every child learns differently. I do my best to accommodate individual learning styles.
Learning Goals
Students will demonstrate understanding of: What is a Cryptocurrency, How to buy, sell and trade Cryptos through virtual simulation game, where the cryptocurrency is stored and how we will use it in the future.
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Parental Guidance
Students will use www.howthemarketworks.com simulation for buying and selling of Cryptocurrency in real time trading. Lessons will be interactive via Nearpod.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Saint Peter's University
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from Ithaca College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Arkansas State University
Mrs. Adamson is a state licensed Business Education Instructor and attendee of the New York Stock Exchange Teacher Education Program, I am excited to share my knowledge of how the stock market and how the evolution of Cryptocurrency is changing the future of trading. I spent a week with extensive interaction on the NYSE trading floor. My continue education in financial literacy has included Alt Coins - Crypto. As young learners today, leaders of tomorrow, students will be utilizing these investment / payment methods.
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