Exploring investment scenarios

This activity belongs to a set of resources introducing students to the concept of investing to grow money over the long term. The resources can be used individually but provide a more comprehensive foundation when delivered in sequence. For more information about the suite and guidance on how to deliver the content visit the LifeSkills investment resource hub.

By exploring and discussing three different scenarios around technology, social media, and cryptocurrencies, your students can build the knowledge needed to appropriately manage some of the associated risks, helping them to be more informed to make investment decisions. 

Resources

• Exploring investment scenarios: Lesson plan
• Exploring investment scenarios: Presentation slides
• How to start your investment journey: Student guide – information to support students considering investments themselves

Explore the rest of the investment resources with your students to deepen their understanding and apply their learnings:

• Introduction to investing money animation
• Understanding inflation
• The Investments Board Game