VIDEO: The Stock Market Explained

INFOGRAPHIC: The Stock Market – Explained

You’ve probably heard about the stock market, but what is it and how does it work? Watch this video and read this infographic to find out! Then, answer the questions on your worksheet.

EDPUZZLE: Trends in the Stock Market
If you want to invest, you’ll need to understand big-picture stock market trends, which are oftentimes referred to as bull and bear markets. Watch this video to learn about these trends. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet.

Play Time the Market and write your name and ending balance on the whiteboard.

Learning Targets:

• I can explain what the stock market is and why companies and investors choose to participate in the stock market.
• I can summarize long-term trends in the stock market.
• I can experience why it can be difficult to predict trends in the stock market.