** THIS IS A FLEX CLASS AND DOES NOT HAVE LIVE MEETINGS***

In this Flex lesson students will learn the fundamentals of the stock market.   Identify the different types of stock classifications. Interpret stock listing information and where to find the information. Evaluate stock investment options and describe how stocks are bought and sold through brokers and online formats.  Student will understand how the laws of supply and demand guide the stock market.  This lesson will better prepare the students for the next class, Investing in the Stock Market Game.  Learners will enjoy researching stocks in real time trading prices, making predictions and following stock prices.   
I will engage students in a classroom discussion question weekly. I will discuss the questions in the classroom. Students are expected to join the discussion by answering the question(s) and replying to, at least (1) person in the classroom, me or another student.  

Lesson 1: 

What is the stock market?
What is a stock?
How to choose your first stocks?
Reading the Stock Quote Chart
How does the game work?
Q & A

Lesson 2: 

Weekly Stock Performance
Current Market News
What causes the market to go up and down
Q & A 

Lesson 3:

Weekly Stock Performance
Current Market News
What is the Market Cap, BETA, P/E Ratio, EPS
Using Statistical data to evaluate your stocks.
Q & A

Lesson 4:

Weekly Stock Performance
Current Market News
Diversification
Sectors 
Industries
Is your portfolio diversified?
Q & A

Lesson 5:
Weekly Stock Performance
Current Market News
History of the Stock Market
Q & A 
Lesson 6: Evaluate your investment strategies
Evaluation of overall performance of your stock market trading
Q & A


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

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

What's your teaching style?
I believe that every child learns differently.  I do my 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)? 
I  teach with lecture format, visual aids and hands on activity. Students will have the opportunity to interact and discuss with other classmates with answering the weekly discussion.  I will engage students in a classroom discussion question weekly. I will discuss the questions in the classroom. Students are expected to join the discussion by answering the question(s) and replying to, at least (1) person in the classroom, me or another student. 
I will be available for questions and feedback through the classroom and direct messages.

Any required experience or knowledge learners need? 
No prior knowledge is needed.