Unit IX. Travel and Vacation
Unit VIII. Investments and Retirement
Activities- 1 Here's Your Chance to Make Millions in the Stock Market - Part 1
In this activity you learn how efficient markets affect investor's efforts to time the stock market; they also learn why people who invest in stocks should have long-term investment goals. - 2 Here's Your Chance to Make Millions in the Stock Market - Part 2
The following activity may give you an idea of how difficult it is to time the stock market. You will be given the chance to make decisions about investing in stocks at various times over the last 80 years. - 3 Here's Your Chance to Make Millions in the Stock Market - Part 3
Can You Be the Next Market Guru? Part I of this three-part series of activities explained the theory of efficient markets. Part II explained some of the key statistics that some investors use in making investment decisions. It then took you on through an interactive exercise in which you were given the option of investing in stocks or placing your money in the bank. The time period covered in that exercise went from 1920 thorough the end of World War II. Now you will be given another chance to make millions. If you are able to time the market correctly in this next exercise, you could end up with over $2 million dollars. - 4 National Financial Literacy Challenge - Student Start Page (U.S. Dept. of Treasury)
The Challenge will be offered online, and will involve questions on basic personal finance. The Challenge will take the about 40-45 minutes to complete. Students scoring in the top 25th percentile of the nation’s scores will earn a certificate of recognition from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Students scoring exceptionally well will win a 2008 National Financial Literacy Challenge Award, a medal. Receiving recognition in this national competition is prestigious and worthy of listing on a resume or college application. The Challenge is designed for students who have been exposed to financial education but any high school student at least 13 years of age may participate. Teachers must first register their classes for their students to compete. There is no fee to participate. - 5 New York Stock Exchange Made Easy
In this activity one will: demonstrate an understanding of the terms associated with the stock market, demonstrate an understanding of a stock internet stock display, apply their knowledge of stock terms by making decisions completing a stock project, and research stocks on the internet.
- 6 Stock Market Price History
In the activity one will: identify quality growth companies found in the Dow Jones "30", demonstrate understanding of how to chart or graph historical pricing of companies over a five-year period, demonstrate factors which tend to reduce the gains your investment made, and calculate real and nominal returns on investment.
eTools- 7 Stock Market Simulation
This is a 2 year online simulation of buying and selling stocks, with news and stock prices. Games- 8 Countdown to Retirement
Online game for students to select a character and calculate retirement finances.
