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Bitcoin- Cryptocurrency & NFT's With 100K Virtual Cash to Invest- Ages 14-18

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Ages 14-18
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In this course students will learn what is a Cryptocurrency. How to buy, sell and trade Cryptos with 100K virtual simulation game and where the Cryptocurrency is stored.
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In this 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. 

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.  

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.  

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


No prior knowledge required.

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.

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 

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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
coinmarket.cap coinbase.com Yahoo Finance

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Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Ms. Adamson
Master's Degree in Education from Saint Peter's University
Ted Weinberg
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson
Bachelor's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from Ithaca College
Ted Weinberg
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson
As 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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