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Stock Market Game Resources
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All About Stock Market Strategies: The Easy Way to Get Started
A plain-English examination of today’s most popular investing styles, it explains characteristics of stocks, strategies for finding and investing in the best stock opportunities, tips on which styles work best in different market environments and provides tools to help the reader determine which investment style best fits them. Includes growth investing, value investing, momentum investing, entry and exit strategies, portfolio management, exchange-traded funds (ETF’s), option trading, global investing and more. By David Brown and Kassandra Bentley.
Grades 9-12 249 pages – paperback
2002, McGraw-Hill |
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The Ascent of Money: Boom and Bust
Premiering just a week before the inauguration of a president who campaigned on a promise to tackle the current global financial crisis, The Ascent of Money provides an historical background on global finance's big picture. Presenter Niall Ferguson, author of the book on which the program is based, speaks with leading experts, including financier George Soros, Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volker and more.
Grades 9-12 120 mins. 
2009, PBS Home Video |
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The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World
ln The Ascent of Money, Niall Ferguson seeks to explain the financial history of the world, exploring how our complex system of global finance evolved, how money has shaped the course of human affairs and how the mechanics of this economic system work to create seemingly unlimited wealth or catastrophic loss. Viewers learn economic fundamentals and an understanding how the Chinese economy has risen to dominate the world.
Grades 9-12 240 mins.
2009, PBS Home Video |
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Beyond the Market: Teaching Tools for the Stock Market Game Program
Published by the Foundation for Investor Education, this middle school publication contains 14 lessons grouped into three units that motivate student interest in learning about investing and the stock market.
Grades 4-12 195 pages - paperback
2004, Foundation for Investor Education |
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Biography, J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street
This entry in the Biography series focuses on one of the richest men America has ever seen. With riches from his successes on Wall Street, J. P. Morgan got a taste for money and acquisition, garnering an impressive art collection. It is said that Morgan single-handedly prevented the U.S. from going bankrupt on two separate occasions.
Grades 9-12 50 mins.
1995, A&E Home Video |
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Biography, Wall Street
The modern-day geographic area known as "Wall Street" - which, of course, serves as the center of finance in the Western world - bears unusual and quite literal historical origins: it first took root in the 17th Century, when Dutch settlers erected a twelve-foot wall in lower Manhattan to protect themselves from the Britons and Native Americans. This Biography Channel special traces Wall Street's long and eventful history, from the 1600s into the mid-20th century, when it began to hold court as one of the most powerful financial centers in modern society. Along the way, the program profiles financial gurus including Jim Cramer, Lou Dobbs and Maria Bartiroma, all of whom helped make Wall Street the titan that it is today.
Grades 6-12 47 mins.
2010, A&E Home Video |
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Bubble Download: The True Story of the Internet
Technology journalist John Heileman presents the story of the Internet revolution and its cultural, commercial, and social impact to our lives. The founders of Amazon.com and eBay, Jeff Bezos and Pierre Omidyar, tell the story of how their businesses grew from nothing to dominate the global economy and profoundly change the way we live our lives. BUBBLE traces the growth of the dot.com stock market bubble and illustrates how rapid growth in the industry and investor speculation caused the U.S. recession of 2001.
Grades 6-12 43 mins. 
2009, Discovery Communications, LLC |
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Business Basics: Profit & Pitfalls Of Mutual Funds
Wall Street brokerage firms spend billions yearly on research, seeking to divine the future of stock prices from the insights and observations of highly paid analysts who closely monitor the progress of American corporations, both large and small. However, in light of recent market scandals, how can you be sure whose research you can really trust? Learn from one of the best portfolio managers, Mitch Zacks as he reveals exactly which subtle analytical factors actually provide the most accurate prediction of future stock-price performance.
Grades 9-12 26 mins.
2004, AIM Education, Inc. |
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Dictionary of Financial Terms
Finally, a dictionary that unravels the insider jargon of investing and trading in wordsand pictureswe can all understand. In place of cryptic definitions that are often more intimidating than the words themselves, the dictionary provides truly helpful explanations of over 700 of the most commonly used, and most commonly misunderstood financial terms, using examples, illustrations, and complementary graphics to make the words meaningful as well as memorable.
Grades 4-12 160 pages - paperback
2000, Lightblub Press |
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Discovering the Hot Stocks Early: Successful Stock Selection Strategies
Wall Street brokerage firms spend billions yearly on research, seeking to divine the future of stock prices from the insights and observations of highly paid analysts who closely monitor the progress of American corporations, both large and small. However, in light of recent market scandals, how can you be sure whose research you can really trust? Learn from one of the best portfolio managers, Mitch Zacks as he reveals exactly which subtle analytical factors actually provide the most accurate prediction of future stock-price performance.
Grades 4-12 60 mins.
2004, Marketplace Books |
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Economics and the Stock Market Game
Teaching strategies for applying economic principles to the securities industry and stock market. This program can stand alone or be used to enhance the economic education potential of the Stock Market Game.
Grades 4-12 225 pages - paperback
1988, Center for Economic Education available on Virtual Economics v.4 |
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History of Wall Street
In 1650, a 12 ft. wall was erected in lower Manhattan by the Dutch to protect against hostile British and Native Americans. The path along this wall became known as Wall Street. By 1789, the wall long gone, this open air market became the place to do business in the U.S. From “brokers” trading under lampposts and trees, to today’s high tech contemporary stock exchange, meet the people, players and events responsible for establishing the world’s largest financial system.
Grades 9-12 11 mins.
2008, A&E Television Networks |
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Jim Cramer’s Real Money: Sane Investing in an Insane World
Written by Jim Cramer, star of CNBC’s Mad Money. Author explains how to allocate your portfolio so that you can manage risk wisely and explains why “buy and hold” has been replaced by “buy and homework.” Also reveals his Ten commandments of Trading and Twenty-Five Rules of Investing. From how to sell to how to rotate among cyclical stocks, this book covers is a handy, easy-to-read reference. By James J. Cramer.
Grades 9-12 300 page – paperback
2005, Simon and Schuster Paperbacks |
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Learning, Earning and Investing, High School
Americans today are more responsible than ever for their financial futures. Yet survey after survey shows that American adults and children know little about even the most elementary principles and facts about money management, saving and investing. This curriculum helps teachers in a variety of disciplines teach important personal finance concepts through lessons that correlate to standards in middle and high school math, economics and personal finance.
Grades 9-12 332 pages - paperback
2004, Center for Economic Education available on Virtual Economics v.4 |
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Learning, Earning and Investing, Middle School
Give your students an in-depth understanding of our economy and the markets, plus show them proven strategies that maximize returns and minimize risks. With hands-on activities that strengthen math skills, an invaluable glossary of key “must-know” investing terms, and realistic (not to mention risk-free!) simulations, you’ll have all the tools you need to move your stock market games and simulations to the next level... and help your students make wise investment decisions in the future.
Grades 6-8 200 pages - paperback
2004, Center for Economic Education available on Virtual Economics v.4 |
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Learning From the Market: Integrating the Stock Market Game
Stock market simulations teach students economic principles along with the fundamentals of a market economy. Designed for use with The Stock Market Game. Each of the 24 lessons includes background information, reading materials, and teaching procedures. Assessment activities include journal writing, multiple choice questions, and essay questions.
Grades 6-12 276 pages - paperback
2001, Center for Economic Education available on Virtual Economics v.4 |
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Math Behind the Market
Math Behind the Market provides you with activities that promote a deeper understanding of complex numbers, quantitative relationships, statistical analysis, and algebraic representation among your students. The activities in Math Behind the Market are correlated to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Principles and Standards in School Mathematics. They are organized around lessons addressing twelve core investment topics identified by the SMG program as essential to a fundamental understanding of saving and investing.
Grades 4-12 170 pages – binder
2008, The McGraw-Hill Companies |
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Math Behind the Market: Teaching Tools for the Stock Market Game Program
This guide provides teachers with the necessary lesson plans to link mathematics concepts to the SMG Program. MBTM engages students in the excitement of investing while teaching them math concepts that raise their level of academic achievement.
Grades 4-12 72 pages – paperback
The Stock Market Game Program |
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Modern Marvels: Stock Exchange
The history of the Stock Exchange is littered with some incredible stories. While some people have made a fortune from their investments, others have lost everything. This program from the History Channel charters the amazing history of the Stock Exchange, from its humble beginnings in the 19th century, to the well-oiled machine that dominates world trade in the 21st century. Wall Street Journal editor John Prestbo hosts this fascinating look.
Grades 9-12 50 mins.
1997, A&E Home Video |
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Money Math: Lessons for Life
Four lesson plans designed to teach middle-school mathematics students about personal finance.
 Lesson 1: percents, saving, compound interest
Lesson 2: measurements, expenses, budgets
Lesson 3: applying data, problem solving, earning income, taxes
Lesson 4: using computer spreadsheets, budgeting
Grades 6-8 85 pages - paperback
2001, Curators of the University of Missouri |
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NASDAQ Market Mechanics
This guide includes an interactive CD Rom that guides you through the U.S. stock markets. Information ranges from the history of the stock markets to how a trade is actually carried out. By James J. Angel, Ph.D, McDonough School of Business
Grades 9-12 20-page paperback w/ CD ROM
Produced by Burnett Group |
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National Standards Correlations: Teaching Tools for the Stock Market Game Program
Prepared by The Foundation for Investor Education, this resource provides comprehensive correlations between the Stock Market Game program and the following national standards addressing Grades 3-12 in the subject areas of Mathematics, Economics, and Business Education:
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards and Principles, drawn from the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics Discussion Draft (October 1998)
National Council for Economic Education Voluntary Economic Standards
National Business Education Association National Standards for Business Education
Grades 312 48 pages - paperback
2004, Foundation for Investor Education |
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The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing
This comprehensive essential guide to stock market investing is accessible and informative with a detailed Table of Contents and Index that make it a great reference tool. Provides real life examples of successful investment strategies and tips from master investors like Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch, and Bill Miller.
By Jason Kelly.
Grades 9-12 276 pages – paperback
2004 and 2008, The Penguin Group |
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Standard Deviants School, Program 6 - Finance: Bonds
Standard Deviants School is an educational and entertaining, lesson-based learning supplement that will capture your students’ attention. This DVD teaches why bonds are good investments with information about coupons, par values, maturities, discounts, yields, and premiums.
Grades 9-12 26 mins.
2005, Goldhil Educational / Goldhil Entertainment |
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Stock Market Game Teachers’ Guide to the Internet
This guide contains an array of instructions, tips, and recommendations on how to integrate Internet resources into SMG activities. Includes classroom activities that cover a variety of economic, business, and finance concepts.
Grades 4-12 binder
1999, The Securities Industry Foundation for Economic Education |
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Stock Market Made Easy
This resource is designed and written for students participating in the Stock Market Game and is an excellent resource for introducing the program and stock market to your students. Features include written descriptions of key concepts followed by activity sheets and exercises to reinforce comprehension. Topics covered include What is Stock?, How to Read Stock Market Quotations, Understanding Stock Market Prices, About the New York Stock Exchange, and more.
Grades 4-12 30 pages – paperback
1990, Rocky Mountain News in Education |
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Understanding the Stock Market
This interactive CD-ROM gives an overview of how the stock market works, market cycles, and information sources for sound decision making. It can be used by teachers or students and is a great resource for the Stock Market Game.
Grades 6-12 CD-ROM
2002, SIFEE |
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Video Library of Personal Finance
Each of the videos in this set is designed to explain investment concepts in as clear a manner as possible, with state-of-the-art graphics & interviews with leading experts in the field. This DVD edition also includes “menus” with the content of each video – enabling you to go right to a specific topic, or watch the program in a conventional matter, from it start.
How Wall Street Works
NBR guide to Stock Market Strategies
How to Invest in Mutual Funds
The NBR Guide to Buying Bonds
Grades 9-12 145mins. on 4 disc.
2006, Community Television Foundation of South Florida, Inc. NBR |
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Virtual Economics V.4: An Interactive Center for Economic Education
Version 4, available on CD-ROM or Flash drive, contains over 1,400 activity-based lessons from more than 75 publications, 51 key economic concepts, and a glossary with over 500 terms. This is a resource every economics teacher should have.
Grades K-12 CD-ROM or Flash Drive Dual platform for Windows or Macintosh
2011, Center for Economic Education |
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You Can Be a Stock Market Genius: Uncover the Secret Hiding Places of Stock Market Profits
This is a practical and easy-to-use investment reference, filled with case studies, important background information, and other tools in an easy-to-understand guide to investment opportunities including spin-offs, mergers, bankruptcies, restructurings, recapitalizations and more. Includes glossary and detailed index. By Joel Greenblatt.
Grades 9-12 296 pages - paperback
1997, Simon and Schuster / Fireside |
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Young Investor: Projects and Activities for Making Your Money Grow
An excellent book with explanations in the same friendly style as an Uncle Eric book. Great explanations for young people (and adults, too!) about stocks, bonds, the concept of compound interest, risk tolerance in investing, mutual funds, and more. This is a “must have” primer to help young people understand investments. By Katherine Bateman.
Grades 4-8 124 pages - paperback
2001, Media Video and Consumers Union |
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Your Guide to Understanding Investing
An easy-to-read guide about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures and options, 401(k) retirement plans, financial planning and IRAs.
Grades 4-12 191 pages - paperback
2002, Lightblub Press |
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