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Investing - Introduction to Investing - Personal Finance

In this 4 lesson introduction to investing, students will, why invest, basic elements of the stock market, difference between stocks and bonds and diversification of common types of financial assets.
Apples2Zippers Learning Academy
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4 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Homework
Students will be given optional homework, projects or assignment will be provided after each lesson for the students to complete outside of class.
Assessment
The teacher will provide verbal feedback to students during class. Parents may request formal assessment letter grade.
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In this 4 lesson introduction to investing, students will, why invest, basic elements of the stock market, difference between stocks and bonds and diversification of common types of financial assets. 

Lesson 1:  Why invest? 
  -Explain the difference between saving and investing
  -Explain the difference between simple interest and compound interest
 -Calculate compound interest using an online compound interest calculator

Lesson 2 - The Stock Market
  -Discuss the basic elements of the stock market
  -Explain upward and downward trends (bear vs. bull) in the stock market 
  -Analyze several firms’ performance in the S&P 500 over various periods of time

Lesson 3 - Stocks vs. Bonds
  -Compare the difference between stocks and bonds
 -Evaluate when it would be beneficial to invest in stocks and bonds
 -Decide how much someone should invest in stocks and bonds based on personal goals and risk tolerance

Lesson 4 - Diversification
 - Analyze how diversification effects risk when investing
 -Explain the benefits and more favorable levels of risk when investing in an index fund vs. picking individual stocks
 -Analyze the long-term performance of an index fund like the S&P 500 alongside the performance of individual stocks

 Start Investing
  -Explain how young people can start investing responsibly
  -Outline the process of investing using a custodial account
  -Analyze an index fund’s fact sheet

How is your class structured?
This class is structured to be a stress free, fun, and interactive learning environment to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.  

How will you teach?
The teacher will teach using slide presentation, interactive games and discussion for question and answer sessions.

What's your teaching style?
The teacher believes that every child learns differently and will the best to accommodate individual learning styles.  

How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)? 
The teacher will  teach with guiding the students in discussion, visual aids and hands on activity. Students will have the opportunity to interact and discuss with other classmates with answering.

Any required experience or knowledge learners need? 
No prior knowledge is needed.
Learning Goals
Students will be learn the potential benefits of investing money in a financial asset, explain the potential risk and rewards of investing in corporate stock, identify common investments, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of investing in a diversified stock, bond or mutual fund, and the process of investing with a custodial account.
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Parental Guidance
This course uses Google docs for completion of assignments, Yahoo Finance to research investments and show investments related video via YouTube.
Supply List
Students will need a Google account to access the optional assignments given via Google doc.  Alternative pdf file will be provided if the student does not have access to a Google account.
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Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Ms. Adamson Ed.S. - Certified Teacher
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson Ed.S. - Certified Teacher
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson Ed.S. - Certified Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson Ed.S. - Certified Teacher
Apples2Zippers Learning Academy teachers are licensed and certified instructors with over 30 years of combined experience in the classroom. 🔗 https://outschool.com/teachers/apples2zippers?usid=22phBPHs&signup=true&authTrigger=follow_teacher&utm_campaign=share_leader_link 

🍎 Mrs. Adamson - Hello, my name is Mrs. Adamson, I am the owner and founder of Apples2Zippers Learning Academy organization on Outschool.  I have been teaching for 20 years. I am a state certified and licensed teacher PreK - 12th grade. I am  licensed and certified educator in Business Technology & Business Education, Special Education Instructional Specialist, Family & Consumer Sciences, and a graduate of the Career and Technical Education Leadership Academy and ESL Instructor and certifications in TEFL/TESL/TESOL. I am also an entrepreneur, small business owner, travel agent, W!SE Financial Literacy Instructor, Serv-Safe Instructor, and I hold a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Radiology Health Management.  I am an advocate of Career and Technical Education (CTE), life skill classes that are designed to provide students the knowledge and skills necessary for everyday living.

🍎 Mrs. Lauren - I'm a K-8 certified teacher in the state of Michigan and have been a teacher since 2011. I have a Masters degree in Teaching and Curriculum with an Educational Technology concentration and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Both degrees are from Michigan State University. I'm also a Google Certified Educator, both Levels 1 and 2. 

I taught K-8 Computer and PreK-5 Library classes at a private school in southeast Michigan from 2016-2021. In my teaching career, I also have experience in middle school Math and English Language Arts, along with the general elementary classroom. On Outschool, I have taught various technology classes since summer 2020, including typing/keyboarding, Google Slides design, and coding.

I'm very passionate about technology in education and I love teaching young students about all sorts of tech programs and skills - typing and word processing, slide shows and other presentations, graphic design, spreadsheets, website creation, video editing, coding, and more. My goal is to help students build new tech skills, apply them in creative ways, and have lots of fun while learning!

🍎Ms. Hollye - My name is Mrs. Hollye, and I specialize in technical courses for Apples2Zippers organization. I hold a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and a master’s degree from Delta State University, both in Business Administration. I am a community college instructor in the state of Mississippi, and I have enjoyed teaching a variety of technical courses in my five years of teaching. I have a passion for teaching students of all ages. I love to see my students grow and learn throughout the duration of a course. 

🍎Mrs. Sarah D. - Hello! My name is Mrs. Sarah D and I specialize in Business classes for the Apples2Zippers organization on Outschool. I'm a K-12 certified teacher in the state of Pennsylvania and have been a teacher since 2010. I hold a Masters Business Education and am currently a  PhD candidate in Instructional Management and Leadership. I'm also a Microsoft Innovative Educator. 

I currently teach Business and Computer Science classes in a public high school in south western Pennsylvania. I currently teach Intro to Business, Personal Finance, Sports and Entertainment Management and Marketing, International Business, Information Technology I and II (A+ and Network+). I have also taught Accounting, Web Design, and Intro to Coding. 

I am a second career teacher, prior to teaching I worked in finance before following my true passion. In addition to teaching I also coach boys and girls volleyball. I love learning and really enjoy helping my students and players realize what they are truly capable of doing. Whether it is learning typing skills, the 4 P's or how to serve a ball, there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing them enjoy the sense of accomplishment.

🍎Mrs. Lisa T. - Hello, my name is Mrs. Lisa and I'm an experienced educator with a diverse background. My areas of expertise and certification include Kindergarten through 6th grade teacher, 7th and 8th grade all four core areas, Gifted and Talented Teacher and Director of Education, Special Education Grades 4 through 12 specialist as well as building principal for PreK through 8th grade. During Covid shutdowns and quarantines I discovered that my students and I loved the online platform. I taught in a one to one school. Every student had a laptop as well as a school hotspot if their family asked for one.  I chose not to do the minimum "office hours" as my school required. I felt this did not meet my students' needs. I ran an online classroom during regular school hours as well as recorded the class for those students who were unable to connect with us or needed to hear the lesson more than once. My experience as a principal resulted in greatly improved learning for all students. The gifted students improved as well as those with learning disabilities. I believe in high expectations for all. High expectations that are attainable

🍎Mrs. Pope - Hello! My name is Mrs. Pope and I specialize in Typing classes for the Apples2Zippers organization on Outschool.
I am a certified K-12 teacher in the state of Pennsylvania and have been teaching since 2018. I hold a bachelor's degree in Spanish Education and am currently working on my master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. 
I have teaching experience in elementary, middle, and high school. I currently teach Spanish at the high school level. I enjoy teaching students of all ages and watching them grow and learn. I am very passionate about teaching in general and want to help students learn valuable life skills such as typing to help them succeed in the future.

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for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min

Completed by 1 learner
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Ages: 9-13
1-10 learners per class

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