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Investment Lesson 9th Grade Social Studies

**__ Related Academic Standards (PA) __**

 * ==== 8.1.9.A: Compare patterns of continuity and change over time, applying context of events. ====
 * ==== 6. 2.12 D. Evaluate changes in economic institutions over time (e.g., stock markets, non-government organizations). ====
 * ==== 3.7.10.D Technological Devices--utilize computer software to solve specific problems ====
 * ==== 3.7.10.E Technological Devices--describe and apply the components of a web page ====
 * ====**__ Objectives/Student-Friendly Learning Targets __**====

I can create a screencast about my investing

 * ====** __Essential Question(s)__ **====

Why do people invest?

 * ====**__ Materials and Resources __**====
 * ==== Text, notepaper, writing utensil, computer ====
 * ====**__ Instructional Procedures/Activities __**====

**5)** **Next, students should create an account and buy at least 1 stock (this is done**
**through the Stock Market Game link below)**

What are important questions to ask when investing?
Did you find the Jing presentations helpful? What were some of the challenges in creating your screencast?


 * Grading Rubric:**
 * **Category** || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 ||
 * **Defined the term stock in notes** || Student gave thorough definition based on classroom discussion. || Student gave partially correct definition. || Student gave irrelevant or incorrect definition. || Student did not have definition in notes. ||
 * **Participated in Opening and Closing Discussions** || Student actively participated in discussions and contributed thoughtful questions or answers. || Student participated. || Student somewhat participated. || Student did not participate in opening or closing discussions. ||
 * **Listened to Jing presentations** || Student listened to assigned presentations. || Student listened to one of two presentations. || Student listened to some of one presentation. || Student did not listen to assigned presentations. ||
 * **Screencast of investing in one stock and checking it three times.** || Screencast is easy to follow and includes initial investment and three checks. || Screencast is easy to follow but missing parts. || Screencast is difficult to follow and/or is missing parts. || Screencast is not turned in. ||
 * **Screencast voice quality.** || Voice is consistent and speaker is aware of audience. || Voice is not consistent. || Speaker is not aware of audience or lacks purpose. || Voice is inaudible. ||
 * **Total possible points:** || **15** ||  ||   ||   ||

Lamont, Ian. (2010, December 13.) NYSE Trading Floor. Retrieved March 19, 2011, from [].