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- 7th - 8th
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Students engage in a lesson introducing them to the concept of return on investment, or ROI. Return on investment is a basic principle that should be understood before investing money. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students act as financial advisors and develop a financial investment portfolio for each client using Internet references as they analyze the various saving options. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students simulate the role of financial advisers, developing a financial investment portfolio for clients using Internet resources and analyzing various saving options. They track the portfolio for several weeks and evaluate their investment strategies. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read and discuss a story in part 1, and then complete an exercise, included. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students examine a number of investment options and their risks by interviewing family or community members. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students demonstrate knowledge of Japanese economy and its role globally by constructing a Venn Diagram. Using internet "search engines" or resources located in the library they write recommendations for foreign investments companies to follow in order to lure Japanese investors to buy mutual funds. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students examine the pros and cons of the various personal savings and investment options available in the United States. They evaluate which options would give the highest return and which would be the safest as well as brainstorming the effects of savings and investments on the national economy. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students reasearch how individuals save and invest in different countries of Asia, Africa, and the Southwest Pacific compared to the United States. They review the fact that economic systems, standards of living, trade agreements, and other economic factors vary from country to country. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the principle of market efficiency and discover the importance of long-term investments theory. They explain the difference between a buy and hold method versus a market timing investment strategy. Students conclude with an interactive activity and decide on an investment course of action after examining stock graphs. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the history of the stock market in the United States, about what factors seems to influence the market, and about investing in general. They gain experience in processing complex information, in making and testing hypotheses, and in organizing material for presenation. Full Review »

