Question
Students will develop investigable questions that drive their exploration of market trends, influences on stock value, and the factors that determine a company's investment potential, focusing on constructing questions that will guide their research and analysis throughout the project.
Days 1 - 2
45 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Stock News Sparks Curiosity
Launch 60m
Shape Your Research Questions
Deliverable 75m
Design
Students will craft a research plan by selecting two companies for stock analysis, outlining data sources, choosing appropriate financial tools, and dividing roles and responsibilities to ensure a comprehensive study of historical trends and market factors.
Days 3 - 4
Annotated Bibliography Development
Deliverable 75m
Collect
Students will systematically gather stock market data using Yahoo Finance tools and engage with company financial statements, news articles, and expert insights to support their investment predictions, documenting their findings and initial conclusions in collaborative digital portfolios.
Days 5 - 6
105 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Synthesizing News and Data for Investment Case
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Stock Data Collection Logs
Deliverable 90m
Research Methods Check
Assessment 45m
Analyze
Students will analyze the financial data and news reports of the chosen companies using tools like Yahoo Finance to interpret stock patterns, collaboratively identify trends, and develop evidence-backed predictions for their investment magazine contributions and presentations.
Days 7 - 9
Data Visualization Sprint
Deliverable 60m
Preliminary Findings Report
Deliverable 60m
Conclude
Students will present their stock predictions and analysis as part of a 'Stock Market Symposium,' engage in reflective discussions evaluating the accuracy of their outcomes, receive feedback from peers and financial professionals, and adjust their strategies based on critiques to improve understanding of stock market dynamics.
Days 10 - 11
30 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Stock Market Symposium: Student Presentations
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Reflective Process Journal
Deliverable 60m
Stock Symposium Pitch
Assessment