Introduces the concepts of investing and introductory economic principles using the novel “Lawn Boy” by Gary Paulson. High school students involved in the project will seek to partner with a class or classes from a nearby middle school   (Gr 6-7) or elementary school (Gr 5) to conduct their direct service project. Students will create teachable lessons and design a presentation to deliver in-person to younger students after reading the novel Lawn Boy and completing a Take Charge Today investing lesson.

Cross-curricular keyword: Economics

Lesson Objectives

  • Principles of supply and demand
  • Opportunity costs and benefits
  • Basic investing concepts like risk and reward
  • An understanding of how stock markets work

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