Unit Plan
Council for Economic Education

Council for Economic Education: Learning, Earning, and Investing

For Students 9th - 10th
This course is subtitled "Lessons for a New Generation." It includes twenty-one downloadable lessons with additional activities for each lesson. It covers a wide range of topics from basics such as "Why Save?" and "Invest In Yourself" to...
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Sec: Investment Products Your Choices

For Students 9th - 10th
Review information on stocks and bonds and mutual funds. Also, lists ways in which you can make money or lose money by investing.
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Sec: Invest Wisely an Introduction to Mutual Funds

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Securities Exchange site provides a checklist of items investors need to evaluate about mutual funds. Discusses why one should invest in mutual funds, different types of mutual funds, and much more.
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CNN

Cnn Money: Investing in Bonds

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about investing in bonds. Including why buy bonds, how they work, the risks and a glossary.
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Aaii: Investing Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the basics of successful investing. Covers risk and return trade-off, diversification, asset allocation, and more.
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Financial Web: The Independent Financial Portal

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents market news and commentary from financial analysts. It presents quotes, research, and more.
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Quote.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Market updates, news center, quotes, charts, and community features. Good information and links to other sites.