Investing, Inflation and the Stock Market (with Game)
An economics class explaining why people invest, how the stock market works, and how inflation affects us all.
Nathaniel Gilbert
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(381)
What's included
2 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students may spend as much or as little time playing the stock market game as they desire.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Students will learn why people choose to invest their money. We will discuss some of the ways investing can occur and talk about saving and borrowing. We will look at the banking system and interest rates. Finally, we will discuss personal risk tolerance levels and couple that with decisions like investing in the stock market. Students will have an opportunity to participate in an online stock simulation game, which will give them an idea of what is it like to invest in stocks. There will be two live sessions, but they will be spaced out (about a month apart) to allow time for the students to play the game. Students may spend as much or as little time playing the stock market game as they desire. During the second session we will explore the issue of inflation and talk about the characteristics of money supply. The class includes a discussion of purchasing power and how inflation influences investments. Also, students will have a chance to discuss their performance in the stock simulation game. Note: This class is a portion of my Introduction to Economics semester course. If you are looking for a more comprehensive course, you may want to enroll in the semester course instead.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Students will be directed to a website that requires students to make an account to play the stock simulation game.
Joined August, 2016
4.9
381reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Cedarville University
- Bachelor's degree in Secondary Social Studies Education
- Earned state of Ohio teaching license
- Cross cultural teaching experience in Beijing, China
- Taught a variety of subjects to multiple age levels
- Currently involved in homeschooling my own children
- Desire to utilize my teaching passion for and knowledge of social studies with the goal of assisting parents
My approach is to get students thinking and discussing how social studies relates to their lives through relevant examples. I blend a mixture of historical background and conceptual information within my lessons.
My hobbies include reading philosophy books, playing with my children, and outside activities.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 208 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-12 learners per class
