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Getting Started
Familiarize yourself with the
episode ahead of time. It will
serve as a springboard for student
learning, discussions, vocabulary
exploration, and hands-on activi-
ties. Determine what equipment
is required to show the episode in
your classroom and request it if
needed. Choose an activity (each
one takes between 45-60 minutes),
and gather supplies. Students will
need a pen or pencil and copies of
the activity worksheets. Have fun!
Screening
Introduce the series and the epi-
sode. Explain that Biz Kid$ is a
public television series that teaches
kids about money and business.
Mention that the bizkids.com web-
site has lots of video clips, games,
a blog, and other resources to help
kids start businesses and learn
about money. Prior to playing the
episode, lead your students in a
discussion with the preview ques-
tions on this page.
About the Episode
Biz Kid$ and bulls and bears, oh my! Join the Biz Kid$ as they exam-
ine stocks, bonds, commodities, and the markets where they are traded.
Discover the ways young people can get involved with transactions, aim
for prot, and avoid risk. Meet some successful entrepreneurs along the
way.
Episode Preview Questions
Before you show this Biz Kid$ episode, lead your students in a brief
discussion of the following questions:
Have you ever worked to earn money?
Do you know how to make money grow without working to earn
more of it?
Do you have a savings account that earns interest?
Next Steps
Show this episode. After the episode, read the Summary and Conclusion
to the class.
Summary and Conclusion
There are a lot of ways for young people to invest, but you must have a
responsible adult help you if you are under 18 years of age. Commodi-
ties and stocks may have more risk than bonds. It is important for you to
research your investments before you make them. The younger you are
when you start investing, the more time you have to make your money
work for you.
Family Connection
Distribute a copy of the Family Activity Sheet to each student to
share what they’ve learned with their families.