The Cryptocurrency Craze!: A Beginners Guide to Bitcoin, Altcoins, & NFTs (Flex)
In this 4-week flex course, students will use the interactive platform Nearpod to learn cryptocurrency terms, types of cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin), how to buy and sell cryptocurrency using a digital wallet and various exchanges (Coinbase).
Brooke Martinez
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(37)
What's included
Assessment
Exit ticket at the end of each lesson.Class Experience
In this course, students will learn about what a cryptocurrency is, the various types, and how to buy, sell, and spend it. We will use a variety of interactive tools in Nearpod to learn in a fun way. No previous experience is needed. Agenda: In this flex course, students will learn about what a cryptocurrency is, the various types, and how to buy, sell, and spend it. We will use a variety of interactive tools in Nearpod to learn in a fun way. No previous experience is needed. Week 1: Cryptocurrency Basics *What is Cryptocurrency? - Video and a Time to Climb activity as a check for understanding *Terms to Know -Matching Game *What is a Blockchain? -Video with interactive questions *Does Digital Currency Have Value? -Video with interactive questions *What Companies Accept Cryptocurrencies as Payment? -Article with Fill in the Blank activity as a check for understanding *Is Cryptocurrency a Good Investment? -Video with interactive questions *Exit Ticket -Check for understanding questions Week 2: Different Cryptocurrencies *Bitcoin -Video with interactive questions *Ethereum -Video with interactive questions *Dogecoin -Video with interactive questions *Binance -Video *Exit Ticket -Check for understanding questions Week 3: Different Exchanges *What is an Exchange? -Video with interactive questions *Coinbase -Video with Interactive Questions *Binance.US -Video with Interactive Questions *Kraken -Video with Interactive Questions *Gemini -Video with interactive questions *BlockFi -Video with interactive questions *Exit Ticket -Check for understanding questions Week 4: Buy, Transfer, and Use Wallets to Secure Your Cryptocurrencies *What is a Wallet? -Video with Interactive Questions -Article -Fill-in-the-blank activity *How to Fund Your Account -Video with Interactive Questions -Time to Climb activity *How to Buy Cryptocurrency -Video with Interactive Questions -Poll *Hot and Cold Storage -Video with Interactive Questions *How to Sell Cryptocurrency -Video with Interactive Questions *Fees -Article *Exit Ticket -Check for understanding questions Keywords: financial literacy for students, financial literacy for beginners, financial literacy course, financial literacy for kids, importance of financial literacy for youth, why is financial literacy important, financial literacy program, investing app, investing market, investing for beginners, investing apps, how to start investing, investing in stocks, cryptocurrency to invest in, cryptocurrency market, cryptocurrency to buy, cryptocurrency app, cryptocurrency list, cryptocurrency news, cryptocurrency price, cryptocurrency exchange, nft marketplace, nft price, nft market, nft crypto art, nft explained, nft coin, nft meaning art, beeple nft, personal finance program, personal finance for students, personal finance for beginners, personal finance course, personal finance for kids, importance of personal finance for youth, why is personal finance important, personal finance program, personal finance basics, personal finance topics
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
Week 1
*Match basic cryptocurrency terms with definitions.
*Describe cryptocurrency.
*Describe blockchain.
*Explain the value cryptocurrency has.
*List companies that accept cryptocurrency as payment.
*Decide if cryptocurrency is a good investment for you.
Week 2
*Analyze the pros and cons of Bitcoin as an investment.
*Differentiate between Ethereum, Cardano, and Polkadot.
*Compare and Contrast pros and cons of Binance Coin.
*Describe the Dogecoin crazy and analyze if it is still a joke coin or a viable investment.
Week 3
*Describe an exchange and list several exchanges.
*Demonstrate knowledge of using the Coinbase exchange.
*Explore how the Binance.US. exchange is used.
*Analyze the pros and cons of the Kraken exchange.
*Differentiate between Gemini and Coinbase.
*Decide if BlockFi is something you would use.
Week 4
*Describe a wallet.
*List the steps in funding your cryptocurrency account.
*Explain how to buy and sell cryptocurrency.
*Differentiate between hot and cold storage.
*Analyze fees from various exchanges.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
4.9
37reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I am from the United States and have been teaching various business, marketing, and finance courses for 13 years. I have taught both at the high school and collegiate level. I teach both in person and online but online is my favorite! I have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Information Technology Education, a Masters in Business Administration and a PhD in Online Education.
I am very excited to work with all of you through Outschool!Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly or $40 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 31 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
