Lesson 3: Investing
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
-Compare investing and savings
-Explain the risk of investing
-Judge the performance of a stock
-Explain the difference between stocks and bonds
-Examine investment strategies like diversification
What are the benefits and pitfalls of investing?
7.RP.A.3
Students will be introduced to investing through a comparison of savings. They will learn how the stock market works and its trends. They will compare stocks and bonds. They will be able to explain the risks of investing. DOK 1-2
video clips, infographics
Formative Assessment
Next Generation of Personal Finance Middle School Course Unit 6