Lesson 1: Why Should I Invest

What are your goals for your future?

Have you matched your goals with the finances needed to obtain them?

Assets
Dividends
Diversification
Stock Market

1b: Discuss how a person’s risk tolerance influences their investment decisions
2b: Compare nominal annual rates of return over time on different types of investments, including cash flows and price changes
3a: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of investing in riskier assets
4a: Describe the impact of inflation on prices over time
6a: Recommend portfolio allocation between major asset classes for a short-term goal versus a long-term goal

DOK 1 - Define and understand inflation

DOK 2 - Describe or explain why inflation is important to understand when investing for your future

Videos/EdPuzzles

Article Analysis

Kahoot exit ticket to recall new knowledge - check for understanding

Exit ticket - recall inflation and how investing can outpace it

NGPF student activity packet

Nearpod

EdPuzzle

NYT Article

Forbes Article 

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