1. Unit 2: The Stock Market Lesson 7: Economic Indicators Day 2

2. Lesson Objective  SWBAT analyze the relationship between positive economic indicators and investment choices.

3. WOTD/Initial Activity  Predictive  Relating to or having the effect of predicting an event or result  Initial Activity  Base you answer on your background knowledge  Define in your own words:  Leading economic indicator  Lagging economic indicator  GDP  Non-farm payrolls  Share Out

4. Activity 1: Economic Indicators WebQuest  Focus Question: How do investors use economic indicators to choose which stocks to invest in?  Directions: Collect a computer and then find 2 different stocks that you would potentially invest in if this indicator were to rise.  You may work in groups and split up the work load as you want  Complete the second section of the graphic organizer  Share Out & Chart Definitions on Board

5. Summary Discussion  How useful do you believe economic indicators are for directing you investment decisions?