Stock Market Screener: Financial Literacy | Ages 8-13
Empower your child with financial literacy! In this 55-minute hands-on class, students will learn business fundamentals and how to use stock market screeners to make informed strategy decisions. Perfect for developing real-world skills.
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 55-minute interactive class, students will explore stock market screeners, tools that help investors make informed decisions. They'll learn how to apply filters, understand key terms like shares and market cap, and see how screeners work. Through hands-on activities, students will use a simplified stock screener to pick stocks based on criteria such as price, volume, and industry—and learn essential filtering strategies that are key for buying stocks or crypto in today's active financial markets. The class is engaging and interactive, focusing on discussion and critical thinking. Students will participate in stock-picking exercises, share their choices, and ask questions throughout. The goal is to introduce financial market literacy, business awareness, and economic concepts in a fun and approachable way for young learners.
Learning Goals
Understand Stock Market Basics: Students will learn key financial terms such as shares, market cap, and help them build a foundation in financial literacy.Students will apply filtering criteria like price and volume, learning to analyze data and evaluate potential investments, which fosters critical thinking skills aligned with financial literacy and real-world application.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed to be inclusive and supportive of all learners, including those with ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD. I use a clear, structured approach, breaking down concepts into small, manageable steps to ensure understanding.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should have access to the internet to bring up Yahoo Finance or their preferred stock charting tool during the class. No prior experience is required, as the class is designed for beginners.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
With 25 years of education experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for teaching financial literacy. I am a former stockbroker and analyst with extensive experience in the financial markets, having worked directly in stock trading and market analysis. Additionally, I have served on the Wharton Global Youth Educator Board, where I contributed to developing educational programs and resources for young learners. I have also taught at the Wharton Global Youth Summer School, helping students gain a deeper understanding of finance and investing. My background ensures that students receive practical, real-world insights combined with engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
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Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-9 learners per class
