In this 5-day Stock Market course, students will work together to create and manage a virtual investment portfolio of real-world stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Students will be given $100,000 in virtual cash to begin investing and trading stocks. Each student is responsible for researching and evaluating potential investments. Students will make decisions on whether to buy, sell, or hold the stocks, funds, and bonds in the portfolio they have created.

P L E A S E   N O T E: Some classes are scheduled consecutively, while others may have a few days in between. Please check the specific dates for each class.

Lesson 1: Introduction Information
Students will learn what a stock is and how to look up basic stock market information. They will be introduced to the $100,000 virtual simulation, setting the stage for practical investment experience.

Lesson 2: Fundamental & Technical Analysis
This lesson covers stock price and portfolio performance analysis, news items related to stocks, economic factors, and the correlation between news and stock or portfolio performance. Students will also learn to interpret stock quotes, including terms like previous close, open, bid, ask, day's range, 52-week range, volume, and average volume.

Lesson 3: Stock Quote
Students will continue analyzing stock performance, exploring market capitalization, BETA, PE ratio, EPS, earnings date, forward dividend & yield, and 1-year target estimate. The lesson also includes monitoring their stock market portfolio.

Lesson 4: The Power of Diversification
Students will learn about the importance of diversifying their investment portfolio. The lesson covers positive and negative correlations, along with ongoing analysis of stock price and portfolio performance.

Lesson 5: What is an Index?
This lesson introduces major stock market indices such as the Dow 30, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. Students will understand how these indices function and their significance in the stock market.

Lesson 6: Evaluating Investment Strategies
Students will evaluate their investment strategies and overall performance of investments made during the course. This includes analyzing stock price and portfolio performance in relation to news and economic factors. Students will present their findings and reflections on the virtual investment experience.
Select your investments based on diversification and learn how to diversify their stock market game portfolio  by investing in companies in different sectors and industries.
Students learn about diversification and how investing in different companies in different industries helps reduce risk and maintain a healthy portfolio.

Students will understand that an informed investor must recognize the risks involved with every investment. Students will define and illustrate the three major kinds of risk. They will examine companies and assess their risk as investments. They will write a persuasive letter motivating or discouraging an investor from investing in a company they have researched.

Students learn the concept of diversification and its relationship to risk. They will also define the term "risk tolerance."

C L A S S R O O M   E N V I R O N M E N T

The class is designed to be a stress-free, fun, and interactive learning environment that accommodates different learning styles and abilities. Each lesson includes a mix of discussions, hands-on activities, and presentations to ensure an engaging and comprehensive learning experience.

T E A C H I N G  M E T H O D S 
    ◾  Slide Presentations: Visual aids to explain concepts and strategies.
    ◾  Interactive Games: Engaging activities to reinforce learning.
    ◾  Discussions: Guided discussions for question and answer sessions.
    ◾  Hands-On Activities: Practical exercises to apply learning.

Diversification and Portfolio Management
Students will explore diversification by investing in various sectors and industries, learning to build a balanced and resilient stock market game portfolio.

Understanding and Assessing Investment Risks
Students will identify the three major types of investment risks, assess company risks, and craft persuasive letters advising on investment decisions based on their research.

Risk and Diversification
Students will grasp the concept of diversification, understand its role in reducing risk, and define "risk tolerance."

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!


S T U D E N T   I N T E R A C T I O N 
Students will have the opportunity to interact and discuss with other classmates during weekly discussions. Each lesson involves engaging students in classroom discussion questions, and I will discuss these questions during class sessions.

P R E R E Q U I S I T E S 
This is a beginner course, no prior knowledge or experience is needed to join this course.

National Standards of Education for Stock Market Course
1. National Business Education Association (NBEA) Standards:

Personal Finance (PF):
PF.V.2: Understand the role of financial markets in personal financial planning.
PF.VI.3: Apply appropriate and cost-effective risk management strategies.
PF.VI.4: Analyze the components of personal risk management and insurance strategies.

Economics (EC):
EC.IV.1: Understand the principles of investing and factors influencing investment decisions.
EC.IV.2: Explain the role of financial institutions in an economy.
EC.IV.3: Describe the role of investment in the overall economy.

2. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics:
CCSS.Math.Content.6.RP.A.3: Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
CCSS.Math.Content.7.RP.A.2: Recognize and represent proportional relationships between quantities.
CCSS.Math.Content.8.SP.A.1: Construct and interpret scatter plots for bivariate measurement data to investigate patterns of association.

3. Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy Standards:
Financial Responsibility and Decision Making:
Standard 1: Take responsibility for personal financial decisions.
Standard 4: Make financial decisions by systematically considering alternatives and consequences.

Planning and Money Management:
Standard 1: Develop a plan for spending and saving.
Standard 2: Develop a system for keeping and using financial records.

Saving and Investing:
Standard 1: Discuss how saving contributes to financial well-being.
Standard 2: Evaluate investment alternatives.

4. National Standards for Financial Literacy by the Council for Economic Education:
Standard 1: Earning Income:
Explain how individuals can earn income through various means, including investments.

Standard 4: Using Credit:
Understand the role of credit in the economy and the importance of using it responsibly.

Standard 5: Financial Investing:
Understand how individuals can invest to increase income and accumulate wealth.
Evaluate investment options and assess risks and returns.

5. National Standards for Economics by the Council for Economic Education:
Standard 1: Scarcity:
Understand that productive resources are limited, leading to the need for choices.

Standard 4: Incentives:
Recognize that people respond to incentives in predictable ways.

Standard 7: Markets and Prices:
Explain how markets exist when buyers and sellers interact.

Standard 16: Role of Government and Market Failure:
Understand that governments can sometimes improve market outcomes.

These standards ensure that the course aligns with nationally recognized educational goals, providing students with a robust and comprehensive understanding of the stock market and financial literacy.

This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the stock market, practical experience in managing investments, and the ability to make informed financial decisions.

Teacher will wait in the classroom for 10 minutes on students to arrive.