How to Buy and Sell Stocks and Bonds

In this stock market worksheet, learners read a 2-page article about the history of the U.S. stock market and then respond to 12 short answer questions about the selection.

Students explore the benchmarks that measure the ups and downs of the stock market. They also set up a diversified portfolio and trade stock indices for the Global Stock Game (GSG).

Students study about the most widely reported stock market indicator by the news media, the Dow or DJIA, short for Dow Jones Industrial Average. They complete a table that divides these 30 companies into different industry groups.

Students understand the difference between primary and secondary stock markets. Through the activities in this lesson, students predict the next best time to invest in IPOs for the Global Stock Game.

Students examine the uncertainties of investing in the stock market. They look at how company profits, good or bad news, and new competition affect share prices. They write and discuss journal entries about share prices before completing...

Students find out how to use annual reports to analyze a corporation whose stock they may buy for the Global Stock Game. They read the investor information section, which provides detailed information about the company's products and...

Learners see how to calculate the gains and losses of their stock portfolios. They use basic math skills in calculating their stock investment the old-fashioned way.

Students use the "StocksQuest Calculator" to calculate the future value of an investment. They compare and contrast investing in the S&P 500 to CDs, T-bonds or bank accounts.

Young scholars calculate gains and losses of stock portfolios. Although the Global Stock Game (GSG) calculates profits and losses automatically, students should learn the basic math skills in calculating their stock investment the...

Students investigate how to invest in the stock market. They research how to be a smart stock investor by visiting a variety of websites that deal with the topic.