the stock market game

    In high school, both as a a student and as a teacher, I have played the "stock market game". It's an interesting way to learn about the stock market, and you don't need to be in school to do it. Just get some pretend money--any amount you like. You won't need to use the money from a board game, you can just pretend the money on a sheet of paper, or in an email draft or other computer note. Then, spend the money to buy stock. It will make looking at the stock market news interesting. Keep the stock as long as you like. You may sell your stock when you want to, and use the proceeds to invest in another stock. You can invest all of your money in one stock, or you may buy several different stocks. Remember that you didn't actually "make" or "lose" any money, unless you have sold the stock at a profit or a loss. Keep track of how much money you make--or lose. Your gains or losses will probably not be so dramatic that you retire to the Riviera or go bankrupt. But you will find the financial news much more interesting and easier to understand.