Title: Stocks

Grade Level: 7th Grade

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand what is a stock
2. Learn how stocks work
3. Know the importance of investing, buying and selling stocks

Teaching Strategies and Materials:
– PowerPoint presentation on stocks
– Stock market game
– Handouts and worksheets
– Discussion
– Charts and graphs showing stock prices
– Interactive activities

Assessment Strategies:
– Participation in discussion and activities
– Completion of handouts and worksheets
– Successful completion of stock market game

Accommodations for Diverse Learners:
– All instructions will be written clearly and provided in both written and verbal form
– Visual aids will supplement all lessons
– The teacher will provide additional explanations for any student who needs it

Lesson Content:

Introduction (5 minutes)
The teacher will introduce the lesson by asking students if they have heard of the stock market or if they are familiar with stocks.

Presentation (15 minutes)
The teacher will explain what is a stock and how stocks work. Students will see examples of companies and their stocks. Charts and graphs will show how stock prices can change during the day. The teacher will also explain the importance of investing and buying and selling stocks.

Discussion (10 minutes)
The students will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts on the material presented.

Activity (20 minutes)
The class will participate in a stock market game. Each student will be given a certain amount of virtual money to invest in stocks. They will see how their stocks perform during the “trading day.” Afterward, they will reflect on their experience and share what they learned.

Conclusion (5 minutes)
The teacher will summarize the lesson and emphasize the importance of investing and learning about stocks.

Expected Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, the students will be able to define what is a stock, comprehend how stocks work, understand the importance of investing, buying, and selling stocks. The students will also partake in a stock market game and they will have hands-on knowledge of the stock market exchange.

Explanation:
Hi class,

Today, we’re going to talk about stocks! So, what is a stock exactly?

Well, a stock is a small piece of ownership in a company. When you buy a stock, you’re essentially buying a small part of that company. This means that you become a shareholder and have a say in how the company operates.

Now, why do people buy stocks? People buy stocks because they believe that the value of the company will increase over time. If the company does well, then the value of your stock will go up, and you can sell it for a profit. Additionally, some companies pay out dividends to their shareholders, which is an extra incentive for people to own stocks.

It’s important to note that investing in stocks comes with risks. The value of a stock can go down just as easily as it can go up, so it’s important to be knowledgeable and make informed decisions when investing in stocks.

So there you have it, a simple explanation of what a stock is. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!