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Lessons & Activities
16-30 min
Why Should You Save & Invest?
OVERVIEW
In this activity, students will learn about different savings and investment options such as savings account, money market account, certificate of deposit (CD), US Treasury security, mutual fund, and stock. They will learn there is a trade-off between risk and return when choosing saving and investment options.
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Understanding Capital Markets
Define stocks, bonds, and capital markets.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Stock Market Strategies: Are You an Active or Passive Investor
Explain the efficient market hypothesis.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Meeting Financial Goals—Rate of Return (Lesson 2B)
Show the two ways that investments can earn a return.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Managing Risk—Time and Diversification (Lesson 8A)
Introduce investment risk.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Evaluating Investment Options (Lesson 8B)
Students use the PACED decisionmaking model to investigate the trade-offs involved in choosing an investment.
