What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursAssessment
There are no formal assessments in the class.Class Experience
Participants in this multi-day course (Once a week for Four Weeks) will play a simulated game based on the real Crypto market. Students will learn cryptocurrency basics and compete to grow their portfolios. The overall winner at the end of 4 weeks will be crowned our Crypto Champion. The class is easy to follow, engaging, and interactive. Learn how Blockchains work, and why, and how to invest in the growing number of cryptocurrencies. -Each week the students will learn blockchain concepts and insights into the pros and cons of investing in cryptos. Students will be free to play the game during the week by using their virtual money to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. I will use google forms, docs, slides, Kahoot, and video clips to cover the topics. -Classes will be fun, quick, and engaging (30 minutes each). Students will not sit through long, boring, endless lectures. Instead, learning will be interactive, informative, and educational. -Certificates will be awarded each class to the student who has gained the most money in their portfolio. -Wk 1 Students will learn what cryptos are, differences between cryptos and stocks, and beginner strategies on how to pick cryptos to buy and sell in our simulated game. -Wk 2 Students will learn what a blockchain is, and the history of how it started. They will also learn tips for picking the best cryptos to invest in. -Wk 3 Students will learn what can cause crypto prices to change, volatility, and how to track gains and losses on the value of their portfolio. -Wk 4 Students will learn what crypto mining is, and how it creates more digital currency. We will also cover practical uses for cryptos in today's world. We will have a final class review, and announcement of the overall winner of our crypto game. Tentative meeting dates and times will be scheduled, but additional dates could be added if requested.
Learning Goals
Students in this class will learn: what cryptocurrencies are and beginner strategies on how to pick cryptos, what blockchains are and tips for picking the best cryptos to invest in, possible causes to changes in crypto prices, and how mining creates more cryptos in the market.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
30 min. per week in class, and an estimated 1-2 hours per week outside of class buying and selling.
Supply List
Internet accessibility for playing the market simulation game.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a professional economics license from the state of Kansas to teach social studies and have been teaching for over 13 years. I love learning through games. I feel I am especially qualified to lead this lesson because I currently teach economics and have successfully used this crypto market game to teach my students.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-15 learners per class