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Session 4

Investing

This content is suitable for: 15-16 year olds

This lesson explores key investment concepts (risk vs reward, diversification and compound interest) with students applying their knowledge to advise.

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Session 1 - Take home pay

Session 2 - Budgeting

Session 3 - Saving accounts

Session 4 - Investing

Session 5 - Insurance

Session 6 - Decision making: Investment game

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Session objectives

Describe what investing is and what I can invest in
Explain the difference between shares and bonds
Recognise the factors that will affect people’s risk profiles

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Worksheet 1

Stocks & Bonds Information Sheet

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Risk Level Case Studies

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The Stock Market (Slide handout)

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Session Plan Slide Deck Worksheet - Stocks & Bonds Information Sheet Worksheet - Risk Level Case Studies Worksheet - The Stock Market (Slide handout)

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Session 1 - Take home pay

Session 2 - Budgeting

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Session 4 - Investing

Session 5 - Insurance

Session 6 - Decision making: Investment game

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