Lesson Objective

Explain what the stock market is and why companies and investors choose to participate in the stock market
Summarize long-term trends in the stock market
Experience why it can be difficult to predict trends in the stock market

Predict what would happen to a stock if new, negative information was reported about the company

Predict what would happen to a stock if new, positive information was reported about the company

S&P 500
Bear Market
Bull Market
Stocks
Index Fund
Compound Interest
Capital Gain
Equity
Portfolio

2a: Describe the different types of annual cash flows that can be received by investors
2b: Compare nominal annual rates of return over time on different types of investments, including cash flows and price changes
5b: Predict what could happen to the price of a stock if new information is reported about the company or its products
5c: Discuss how economic downturns that result in high unemployment can affect the prices of financial assets
13a: Explain why investors often compare portfolio performance to a benchmark such as the S&P 500 Index

Dok 3 - Analyze similarities and differences in a bear vs bull market

Speak upon real-world stocks that have gained attention over the years including GameStop

Nearpod

EdPuzzle

Forbes Article

YouTube

Infographics

Graphic Organizers

3 Question NGPF Exit Ticket

NGPF

YouTube

Yinelly