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Researching Stocks on New York Stock Exchange
Sixth graders research to find background information and stock history over the last year about a company listed on the NYSE. They evaluate whether or not they should "invest" in that company. They write a persuasive essay outlining...
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Savings and Stocks
Work together to brainstorm answers to different questions related to the savings of American people. Draw a bar graph representing stocks. Practice using new economic terms as well.
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Reading the Financial Pages: In Print and Online
Students study information presented in the financial pages of newspapers and online sources They learn how to follow stocks online.
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How to Buy and Sell Stocks and Bonds
Eighth graders review the stock market and what it means to invest in the stock market. They act out a play about stockbrokers and investors which shows how a transaction is made in an organized stock exchange, such ans the NYSE.
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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.
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The Stock Exchange Phase III
Seventh graders use information from the stock exchange, to create a multimedia presentation and present it to the class. This lesson teaches communication and technology skills.
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Stock Reports
Learners spend $10,000 by picking up to 3 stocks in which to invest. They monitor their progress for three weeks, and chart results in a spreadsheet template.
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Actuarial Foundation: Building Your Future: Investing [Pdf]
In book 3 of the Building Your Future series, students and teachers work on the concept of investing, including stock and bonds, mutual funds, risk and diversification, and inflation, through a combination of information and practice.
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Msn: Money: Stocks
This resource offers free access to stock quotes on a daily basis. There are other analytical information such as bearish/bullish trends of the stock .
CNN
Cnn Money: Investing in Bonds
Information about investing in bonds. Including why buy bonds, how they work, the risks and a glossary.
CNN
Cnn Money: Tax Guide
Information about taxes including paying taxes, filing a return, audits, tax planning.
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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.
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Rulemaker Portfolio: The Most Important Financial Statement
This article, from September, 1999, proposes that analyzing cash flow is a better measure of a company's stock than analyzing net income. Examples are given from the stock exchange.
CNN
Cnn: Business
CNN & MONEY magazine combine business news, stock quotes & financial market coverage with personal finance advice, tools & investing tips.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Investment Options
Comprehensive tutorial explores the investment options available to you.
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Primary Structures in Igneous Rocks [Pdf]
This 23-page slideshow explains what intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks are and the characteristics of their structures. Each type of structure is accompanied by one or more images. (Website for Mining Engineering students at Mehran...
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.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Play a Virtual Market
Use this site to trade traditional stocks and learn how trading stocks in the market can increase your wealth (or decrease it too!)
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Siebert Net
Online brokerage with resources for learning about different types of investments.
Thinkport Education
Maryland Public Television: Sense and Dollars
Engaging, fun tutorials and interactive games related to earning, spending, saving, and budgeting money.
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Fidelity Investments
The Fidelity Brokerage account includes trading, market research, and many other financial services. Tied for Money.com's top rated online broker.
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Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab can help beginning investors with the basics, intermediate investors with their portfolio, and advanced investors with after-hours or option trading. Wide array of services and information.
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Td Ameritrade
Ameritrade investment choices include stocks, mutual funds, options, and bonds. Many different account types, features, and trading tools.