Stock Market Game-Definition

21st Century Standards	Timeline for Instruction	Reflection-Personal Assessment	Resources
CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE PURCHASING STOCKS	Research Questions-Corporations and Companies	On-going Checklist	Reflection
Competitor Chart Use this chart as a vehicle for comparing stocks you have already purchased and for those you might consider. Save chart under Student Work. Make sure to research the news for all companies. Every day is a different day in the Stock Market.
In order to continue to make learning more relevant to our students in the 21st Century and offering real-life situations, we are embarking on a new venture this year. Students will become part of a nation-wide initiative, The Stock Market Game. While this is an all-encompassing program from grades 4 through college, and covering a wide range of curriculum areas, 21st Century students will learn about a company, its formation and value, stocks and reading ticker symbols. Through this mini-course, students will continue to focus on: Critical thinking Decision-making Cooperation and communication Independent research and learn how to: save and invest GOALS: Students will gain an understanding in what a COMPANY is, how it was formed, what funding was necessary and the value it has, both in terms of usefulness and financially. The idea of using a company familiar to the students makes the lesson that much more relevant. Example: Hershey Chocolate Company read the Fact Sheet and discuss Guided Questions (SIFMA) be introduced to new vocabulary that will be critical for making decisions and understanding companies Vocabulary available in a Smart Notebook File if software is available: company corporation entrepreneur partnership private corporation public corporation sole-proprietorship be introduced to STOCKS through common vocabulary and check for understanding through Questions and Calculations (Vocabulary available in a Smart Notebook File if software is available) Common Stock Dividend Earnings Initial Public Offering (IPO) Investor Parent Company Preferred Stock Portfolio Private Company Risk Risk Tolerance Stockholder Stock Stock Exchange identify symbols and interpret stock quotes Jim's Birthday Present Assignment for recognizing Parent Companies using Jim's Birthday Present AND THEN THE FUN BEGINS... select stocks, create a portfolio, trade stocks, consider commissions when making decisions, track their profits and losses...all based on the rules of the Stock Market Game. TASKS TO KEEP YOU ON TASK All materials have been provided by SIFMA, the Foundation for Investor Education with rights reserved by them. With their generous offering and commitment to students having a lifelong skill, the program is free.