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Stock Market Essentials! Think Like a Pro Investor Build Your First Portfolio SP

Completed by 11 learners
Ages 10-17
Self-Paced Course
Learn to build wealth by buying & selling stocks! $100,000 practice portfolio. Develop key investment skills in this hands-on course. Taught by Mr. Scott, AP Econ teacher & Investment Club director (15+ yrs). Includes guided skill practice.
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5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Projects
1 hour per week. Student final projects consist of building their own simulated stock portfolio upon the conclusion of the course. Students should be encouraged to seek feedback upon building this portfolio.
Certificate of Completion
Certificate with topics and hours completed will be available upon completion.

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
What parents are saying ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Mr. Scott's class was one of the best investments for my teen! Phenomenal teaching style and great presence. His delivery was clear and engaging. The concepts really stuck with my student. They will definitely take more classes in the fall to reinforce what was learned. Thank you for inspiring and connecting these real words concepts to young minds. Keep up your great work and efforts!" Bren, parent review.  

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of investing and financial markets? 

"Stock Market Investing" is a detailed introduction to the world of stock market investing, designed to provide young minds with a solid foundation in understanding the stock market and its potential.🌐

Students will be provided with a skills or analysis packet each lesson to refine their skills. These are designed to be completed independently, and I'm happy to answer support questions as needed.

Whether you're brand new to the world of finance or already have some knowledge under your belt, this class is perfect for anyone eager to develop knowledge of the financial system and the various paths it offers for financial rewards.

ESA note: This class is structured to accept ESA funds for participating states and families.

Class Policies 📚

Each lesson is an engaging video lesson taught by Mr. Scott, a career classroom AP Economics teacher, financial club advisor, and entrepreneur. 🗣️He's also had a lot of experience creating useful (and educational) social media content, so he knows how to keep it interesting. 

Note regarding the content.

This class teaches financial skills that are broadly applicable in various regions of the globe, where individuals have access to retail and commercial banking services and market or mixed economies. While an attempt will be made to explain ideas so all students can understand, hyper local examples and command based systems fall outside these financial skills. The course has an implicit bias that wealth accumulation is societally acceptable and for those enrolled an objective as it pertains to their personal finances.

Specifically, this class recognizes the ability to lend money at interest as a core concept within the financial world. It represents the importance of individuals being able to accumulate private property to pursue financial independence. 

Disclaimer: Educational Purposes Only

This course is designed solely for educational purposes and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. The instructor provides information on how financial markets, investing strategies, and economic principles work but does not make recommendations regarding specific investment decisions.

Any trading or investing activities, including the use of real money, are at the sole discretion of students and their families. No financial outcome is guaranteed. Participants are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial professional before making any financial decisions.

By enrolling in this course, you acknowledge that all investment decisions carry risk, and the instructor and course provider are not responsible for any financial outcomes resulting from your personal investment choices.

Learning Goals

💰 Navigate the Stock Market with Confidence 📢 – Gain the knowledge to understand financial news, engage in investment conversations, and build a strong foundation for future financial success.
⚖️ Balance Risk & Reward 🎢 – Assess personal risk tolerance, master the relationship between risk and return, and develop smart diversification strategies to protect and grow investments.

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Understanding Financial Markets
 Introduction to the course

What are financial markets?
Why do they exist?
What is their purpose? 
How can they help students? 
21 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Become a Business Owner - The Basics of Equity Investing and Risk Tolerance
 Understanding what stocks are and how they represent ownership in a company.

Key Concepts: 
Types of stocks, how to buy and sell shares, and the rights of shareholders. 
25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Equity Investing - Sectors and Industries
 Understanding which types of companies one may consider when purchasing equity. 

How these different classifications are impacted by and related to the broader economy. 
14 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Equity Investing - Key Statistics
 Introduce financial data basics: price, dividends, earnings, yields, beta, P/E ratio.

Connect these statistics to different strategies available to future investors. 
19 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class will cover real world financial news and money matters. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the various forces that impact the financial markets, including government policies, geopolitical events, and consumer psychology. On occasion, political ideas may be discussed as they apply to markets and their potential impact. As a classroom teacher of 15 years, my goal is to provide students with the information necessary to understand a topic so they can make their own decisions.
Pre-Requisites
Students who need to be able to understand basic four function math, percentages, decimals, and fractions.
Supply List
We will use financial sites Yahoo Finance and FinViz for business news and financial data during class. Accounts are not required for use.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

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Arizona Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Mr. Wright
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Science
Ms. Holly
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Mr. Keith, M.A.
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Adam Scott, MAT
Illinois Teaching Certificate
Mr. John
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Mr. Wright
Master's Degree in Education from Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education
Adam Scott, MAT
Master's Degree in Social Work from Loyola University
Mr. John
Bachelor's Degree from Oregon State University
Adam Scott, MAT
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Binghamton University
Mr. John
My name is Adam Scott and I'm really glad you're here. I spent 15 years teaching AP Economics, Finance, Investing, and History at elite private schools around the US, and since leaving the classroom have leveraged my passion for teaching to become a successful entrepreneur both on and off of Outschool. I'm currently the CEO of an education and entertainment company that has worked with over 10,000 clients world wide (on and off Outschool) with a team of over 100 personnel company wide serving amazing families.

I personally run a variety of academic courses in Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, History, Current Events, and Philosophy.

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