Curated OER
Who Knew What When?
Students define words of relevance to the stock market and fair trading. They explore the significant events surrounding the charges brought against Martha Stewart as a means of learning how the stock market is governed.
Curated OER
Microeconomics Summary
Twelfth graders study microeconomics. In this Economics lesson plan, 12th graders draw graphs on government taxes. Students decide if these graphs are true or false.
Curated OER
Business Worksheet
In this stock market worksheet, students unscramble and define 5 terms about the stock market. Students answer then answer 4 questions about shares and the stock market.
Curated OER
Stock Market Fractions
Young scholars solve addition and subtraction of mixed numbers. After a teacher lead discussion on the stock market, students use addition and subtraction to model the stock exchange. In groups, young scholars participate in a "Stock Up...
Curated OER
Stock Market Math
Students select a company that they like and using technology, in teams, they prepare a class presentation about their company. The class have the option to buy stock or choose a competitor. Each team research a company and buy...
Curated OER
Stock It To Me
Young scholars investigate the stock market using stock market tables, charts, and graphs. They participate in a simulation of stock market investment over time. They read about the history of Wall Street and the Stock Market.
Curated OER
Stock Mark Culminating Project
Eighth graders use the Internet to research information of American corporations and the PowerPoint to relate this to their classmates.
Curated OER
Following the Stock Market With a Palm
Young scholars research and explore the stock market. They research a three-year history of stocks, develop a group and individual spreadsheets, and follow their stocks and prices for a ten-day period, graphing the results.
Other
Austin Community College: The Crash & Early Depression
"The Crash and Early Depression" by historian L. Patrick Hughes looks at the reasons for the stock market crash of 1929, the political response, and the scope and severity of the Great Depression.
Other
Amos Web: A Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy
Exploring the economy can be a fun adventure with the Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy. Use this site to find your answers to economic topics in a user-friendly format with comic strip guides.
Other
123 Jump
This site provides a vast amount of information from which students can research investment options. The focus is on IPOs (Initial Public Offering). Presents a great learning opportunity for students interested in finance.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Crash of 1929
This resource is the online home of a PBS documentary film that traces the prosperity of the 1920s which ended with the stock market crash of 1929.
Genius Brands International
Secret Millionaires Club: Webisode Activities
Backed by Warren Buffett, "the world's most famous investor," the Secret Millionaires Club teaches children about saving and investing money, about how businesses and credit cards work, and about the personal qualities that support...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Market Shaker
PBS NewsHour's Jim Lehrer discusses the power of Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and his influence upon the world market with other financial experts. Includes links on the right to other Greenspan-related NewsHours.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Achieving Economic Stability: Lessons From the Crash of 1929
This page provides access to the text of the speech "Achieving Economic Stability: Lessons From the Crash of 1929" by Gary H. Stern, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. It compares the Crash of 1929 to the Crash of 1987.
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The Dismal Scientist
Are you looking for business and economic news? The Dismal Scientist provides all the latest current events regarding economics and business environments.
Other
Nasdaq: Flashquotes
A helpful source to look up information on any company listed in the NASDAQ. Current price of stock, percentage change in price, and charts showing stock performance over various periods of time are available.
Council for Economic Education
Council for Economic Education: Learning, Earning, and Investing
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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Forbes
Forbes provides commentary, concise analysis, relevant tools and real-time reporting for business and investment leaders. Content focuses on business, technology, investing, and lifestyle.
Other
Securities and Exchange Commission: Saving and Investing for Students [Pdf]
Resource for high school students on the importance of saving and how to begin investing.
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance: Investing Data Crunch
Data Crunches feature one chart or graph followed by five scaffolded questions to guide students through analyzing the data and drawing conclusions. These sets of data help students understand investment concepts.
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance: Investing
Lessons and activities to teach students about investing.
BBC
Bbc: Bill Clinton's Economic Legacy
This vast BBC article covers almost everything about Clinton's economic legacy including the economic boom, budget surplus, and international trade deals.