Chapter 1: Investing concepts

Choose between two tailored lesson plans designed to equip you with the necessary resources to teach your students.

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Lessons 1&2:

The difference between saving and investing

Take a closer look at saving vs. investing and how to make your money grow!

Lessons 3&4:

Asset classes

Different types of investments can give you different results. Learn about what asset classes are, and why they matter.

Lessons 5&6:

Setting goals and time horizons

When it comes to investing, time is money. Learn about what this means and why it’s important.

Lessons 7&8:

The power of compounding

The real secret to making your money work for you. Learn about what you can do to keep the momentum going.

Lessons 9&10:

Understanding your investment returns

Knowledge is power! So is understanding how much cash you’ve earned after investing.

Lessons 11&12:

Understanding investment risk

Greater risk can mean greater rewards (or greater losses). Find out why it’s important to consider risk when investing.

Lessons 13&14:

Risk and return expectation

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Understand the potential risk you may need to take to achieve certain investment returns.

Lesson 15&16:

Common investing pitfalls

Mistakes happen - even for experienced investors. We’ll walk you through the most common investing mistakes and how to avoid them. 

Summative Evaluations

Budgeting and financial management unit

Students will demonstrate their understanding of budgeting principles and financial management skills and the ability to apply financial concepts to real-life scenarios. They will demonstrate preparedness to make informed financial decisions in their personal and future professional lives.