Exploring the Stock Market - Investing for Fifth Graders
Just how much CAN a 10 year old gain playing the stock market? (And it's not all about the money!)
Fifth grade students explore the world of the stock market and simple investing and graphing.  Students begin by learning basic stock market concepts, terms, and the impact the stock market can have for individuals and society.  Students will choose stocks, track the daily performance of their stocks via the Internet, and record performance results in spreadsheet and graphs.  Will student investments increase in value?  Lose value?   Lets learn how profit, loss, and risk affect our financial futures.
Topic:
Investing in the Stock Market
Themes:
Investing
Stock Market
Stocks
Focus Content Area:
Mathematics

Secondary Content Area:
Economics
Grade Level:
5