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Stock Market -Semester Unit Course Virtual Stock Market Game Investing Ages 8-13

In this 9-week beginner course, students explore the stock market through hands-on simulations, discussions, and real-world insights while building a $100K virtual portfolio and learning key investing and financial literacy skills.
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What's included

9 live meetings
6 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Assignments
1-2 throughout the class
Assessment
included

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
In this interactive 9-week beginner course, young investors will explore the stock market through hands-on simulations, engaging discussions, and real-world economic insights. Students will learn how to research stocks, build a diversified portfolio with $100,000 virtual dollars, and develop essential financial literacy skills, all in a fun, supportive environment. 

In this comprehensive 9-lesson semester course, students will dive into the exciting world of investing and financial literacy through a virtual stock market simulation. With an initial $100,000 in virtual cash, students will research real companies, track portfolio performance, and explore key concepts like diversification, risk tolerance, stock analysis, and economic trends.

By the end of this course, students will have a well-rounded understanding of the stock market and essential investment strategies, preparing them for future financial decisions. We look forward to embarking on this educational journey together!

 Interactive Learning Methods
💻 Live slide presentations
🧠 Guided class discussions
📊 Real-time portfolio analysis
🎮 Simulation games & investment challenges
📝 Mini-projects and persuasive writing


🔹 Student Interaction
Students engage in weekly discussions, investment updates, and peer feedback. All activities are designed to be supportive, inclusive, and confidence-building.

🔹 Who Can Join?
This is a beginner-level class. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Students of all abilities and learning styles are welcome.

🔹 Educational Standards Alignment
This course aligns with:
NBEA: Personal Finance, Economics
Common Core Math: Ratios, proportional reasoning, data interpretation
Jump$tart Coalition: Financial responsibility, investing
Council for Economic Educatio


🔹 Additional Notes
Students have access to a live instructor for questions and support.
Teacher will remain in the classroom up to 10 minutes after start time for late arrivals.
A certificate of completion is available upon request.

Learning Goals

Identify types of stocks, market indices, and investment risks
Analyze company performance using basic stock metrics
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Syllabus

Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
9 Lessons
over 9 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Stocks & Simulation Setup
 Learn what a stock is, why investing matters, and how the stock market helps grow wealth over time. Students will explore basic stock terms and set up their $100,000 virtual portfolio to begin their investment journey. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Fundamental & Technical Analysis
 Explore how stock prices respond to news, economic indicators, and trends. Learn how to interpret stock quotes and key financial metrics. 
45 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Digging Deeper into Stock Quotes
 Understand terms like market cap, BETA, P/E ratio, EPS, dividends, and target estimates. Track and reflect on portfolio performance. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Diversification & Correlation
 Discover why smart investors diversify. Learn how to reduce risk by investing across different sectors and industries. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This course uses HTMW (simulations), YouTube, GimKit, Yahoo Finance. ✔️ Please check your Outschool messages for your unique username and password to access the virtual stock market simulation. These are sent privately before class begins.
Pre-Requisites
This is a beginner-level class. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Students of all abilities and learning styles are welcome.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Ms. Adamson, M.S.Ed.
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Lisa Tennyson
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Lisa Tennyson
Master's Degree in Education from Saint Peter's University
Ted Weinberg
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson, M.S.Ed.
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson, M.S.Ed.
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Arkansas State University
Lisa Tennyson
Bachelor's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from Ithaca College
Ted Weinberg
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson, M.S.Ed.
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Arkansas State University
Lisa Tennyson
Apples2Zippers Learning Academy is committed to our learners' education.  We are proud to be able to offer Outschool-approved, trained, licensed and certified educators with considerable technology education and experience.
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$200

for 9 classes

1x per week, 9 weeks
45 min
Completed by 55 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class

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