Monday, May 4, 2015

Crossroads Stock Market Challenge 2015 / Saving & Investing

Objective:  Students should learn the basics about savings accounts and investing in the Stock Market.  Students will use independent learning time to navigate through a series of videos to help them better understand basic Personal Budgets, Saving Money, Credit Card Tips, and how to Invest in Company Stocks.  Students will complete a Journal (Weebly) Entry, a Budget Worksheet, and sign up for our class Stock Market Challenge 2015.

Steps:
1.  Read the Article below and complete a Journal (Weebly) Entry
2.  Watch Videos Below and Complete Class Worksheet & Vocabulary List
     Worksheet Link (CLICK HERE)
     Please open and make a copy in your Google Drive.
     SHARE with Mr. S for credit when you have completed it!
3.  Create an account on Investopedia.com and click link below to join 2015 Game
4.  Work on anything else you owe for this class if all other items are finished.

To begin your investing journey, please read the following article:  Investing VS Gambling Article (Click Here) and write a brief (2-3 Sentences) journal entry (Weebly.com) about your feelings about the main point of the article.

Second, watch each video link below on your own.  After each video, answer the questions on the worksheet for today.  When you have completed the worksheet questions, please research and fill in the Vocabulary Section on the back of the sheet.  Turn in the sheet for credit!

1.  Personal Budget Tips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_GZOr4l7P0

2.  How To Save Money:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxC_KaCD8KQ

3.  Savings Account Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0ttAaz32VU

4.  Credit Card Tips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en6IfLFlrJM

5.  Company Investing Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MPtq56CT1I

Third,   Use the link below to sign up for our Stock Market Challenge.  Please go to Investopedia.com and create an account using your class gmail address.  Once Created, click the link below and you should automatically be forwarded to the game.  The name of the game is CrossroadsatMeade2015 and the password is xroads2015.  Once you have created and account, click the BUY link and enter the Stock Market Symbol for the company you want to buy and how many shares you want (See Market Price).  If you make any money in the market, you can add it to your Final Budgets!


(Click Link Below To Join The Game)
http://www.investopedia.com/accounts/login.aspx?returnurl=http://www.investopedia.com/simulator/game/joingame.aspx?GID=310868&PW=xroads2015&RegLink=Simulator_Invite_Private

Use the following sites to help you pick stocks for the game:
MarketWatch (Wall Street Journal) Website (CLICK HERE)

MSN Money Top 50 Stocks (CLICK HERE)
Finally,  please click the following link and create an account in Investopedia.com.  You will use this site, and the $100,000 in your account to purchase stocks in real time.  Make sure you spend some time discovering how to use the simulator to BUY and SELL stocks.  You will be able to track your purchases and look at class rankings after the system updates overnight.  There will be some great prizes for everyone who participates, and you can add some of the money in your account to your Personal Monthly Budget later in the program if you EARN MONEY over your initial $100,000- Dollar Investment.

Additional Resources:  Here is a link to the Stock Market Basics Presentation: (Click Here) 

HINT:  ALL THE ANSWERS TO THE WORKSHEET SHOULD BE IN THE PRESENTATION

Please review the following video:  Investing Basics VIDEO (CLICK HERE)  and discuss with a partner how you can find stocks you might be interested in investing in for the project.




GOOD LUCK!!

- Mr. S
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Integrity (13 Characteristics)

13 Characteristics of People Who Have Integrity

1. They Value Other People's Time: They value their own time so they also value the time of other people. They know you have plenty of other places you need to be and won’t hold you up. If you spend time with them, it is likely they will thank you for that as well.

2. They Give Credit Where It Is Due: They do not take credit for things they did not do. They will always credit those who deserve it. If you help this person with a project he or she will likely mention your name so you can take credit for your work.

3. They Are Authentic: They are their truest forms. You won’t catch them in a lie or being fake.

4. They Are Always Honest: They are honest people that feel no need to lie as it is important for them to get to where they need to get in life honestly.

5. They Never Take Advantage Of Others: They are not the kind of people who will take advantage of someone else. They love to build people up and help them get where they need to be. Taking too much from someone else will never be an issue with someone who has a lot of integrity.

6. The Do Not Argue Over Disagreements: They will talk through things in a civil manner or not talk at all. You cannot and will not force this person into arguing over something completely ridiculous. I find this to be a very respectable trait.

7. They Give Most People The Benefit Of The Doubt: They try to see the good in everyone. I think this is because they feel like maybe there are more people in this world that also have integrity. That being said, if you take advantage of them too much they will get rid of you.

8. They Know When Something Is Bothering Someone: They have a great intuition that lets them know when something is going on. If someone is down in the dumps they will notice. Chances are they will actually do what they can to cheer you up.

9. They Believe In Others: They accept your word as truth until it is dis-proven. That being said, they do not take lying well. And once you lie to them, it is unlikely that they will ever take your word again.

10. They Apologize First: If they have done something wrong they will come to you and apologize. This is just how they are. They own up to their mistake and try to make things right.

11. They Are Humble: They do not quite know their own worth. While they are very important and do so much good they don’t quite see it. You should remind them of it.

12. They Do Good When They Can: They are always helping other people. They love to know that they have improved someone’s life. It gives their lives meaning.

13. They Are Always Kind To Those Who Need It: Giving kindness can go a long way. When someone looks like they need a little pick me up these people deliver. They can brighten up almost anyone’s day.

If you are someone who has true integrity, thank you for being who you are and thank you for all that you do. You really do actually make a difference in society, please keep up the good work. If you feel no one else is proud of you, know that I am.

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