Following is a description of the most popular materials available to teachers for the integration of The Stock Market Game into the classroom and across the curriculum. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, many of the publications are available at no charge or at a discounted rate. Unless otherwise specified all the materials listed are available through The Stock Market Game Coordinator. Call 1-800-I-DO-ECON or 502-267-3570 or visit the Kentucky Council on Economic Education website at www.econ.org.

The Stock Market Game Guide (Elementary, Middle, High; $9.00)

This binder includes 18 lesson plans for middle and high school students. Field-tested by teachers and reviewed by economics educators, each lesson provides a brief overview, a description of the lesson's economic content, a list of learning objectives for students, vocabulary, and classroom activities for the teacher. The lessons address topics such as: What is a Stock?; How to Read a Stock Table; Supply and Demand; Why Stock Prices Change?

The SMG Educator (High, Adult; free of charge)

Distributed four times a year, this newsletter identifies innovative ways of implementing The SMG Program in the classroom and across the curriculum. It also keeps teachers up-to-date with news related to the program. Past issues have included tips on meeting economic standards through The Stock Market Game, a tutorial on the Nasdaq stock market, and how to utilize The Stock Market Game in various subject areas.

Learn to Earn (High, Adult; $6.25)

Peter Lynch and John Rothchild's best-selling book is a 263-page (fast reading) text that addresses need-to-know elements of economics and the securities industry. This book discusses the early beginnings of our economic system, basic investing, how companies raise money, and some practical suggestions for picking stocks and making investments. A free 64-page Instructor's manual for "Learn to Earn" is included with each order.

Stock Market Game Adventure (Elementary, Middle, High; $5.00)

A fast-paced, eight-minute video designed to motivate students to learn about the world of stocks in our financial system. Sponsored by Fidelity Investments, it features Peter Lynch and includes a two-page teacher's guide.

Your Guide to Understanding Investing (Elementary, Middle, High, Adult; $7.50) This guide provides a clear and concise survey of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures and options. Published by the National Council on Economic Education (NCEE), it can be ordered by writing to:

NCEE
1140 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
or by calling 1-800-338-1192.

SMG Teachers' Guide to the Internet (Elem/Middle/High; $20.00)

This guide contains an array of instructions, tips, and recommendations on how to integrate Internet resources into SMG activities. Includes classroom activities that cover a variety of economic, business, and finance concepts. Order from Kentucky Council on Economic Education (502) 267-3570.

Learning from the Market: Integrating The Stock Market Game Across the Curriculum (Elementary, Middle, High, Adult; $10.50)

This curriculum guide is designed to help teachers connect The Stock Market Game to their school's curriculum through 24 classroom-tested lessons. Curricular areas addressed include business, language arts, mathematics, economics, and social studies. Instructional and assessment materials are included as well. Lessons address topics like: Are Stock Markets Only for the Wealthy?; How Do Saving and Investing Affect Economic Growth?; How Do Businesses Obtain Financing?; and Business Cycles and the Stock Market. Order from the Kentucky Council on Economic Education (502) 267-3570.

Virtual Economics: An Interactive Center for Economic Education (Elementary, Middle, High, Adult; $59.96 for SMG teachers)

A CD-ROM combines background information, professional references, and a complete economic education curriculum. It includes a guide to getting started with The Stock Market Game Program. Order from the Kentucky Council on Economic Education (502) 267-3570.

UMP's FWAT: An Annual Report for Young People (Elementary, Middle; $3.00 for single copy; $45 for teacher's kit with 30 copies)

This story traces the growth of a company from an idea to a product to how that company manages its resources to insure its continued growth. Through an imaginative storyline and cartoon character named Ump, this book is an attractive starting point for economic education. It can be ordered through the Kentucky Council on Economic Education (502) 267-3570.

Personal Finance Economics

The curriculum units show students how to use economic knowledge and decision-making skills to make better decisions in real-world situations.

$mart $pending & $aving (grades 4-6; $24.95)
Money in the Middle (grades 6-8; $24.95)
Wallet Wisdom (grades 9-12; $24.95)
Order from the Kentucky Council on Economic Education (502) 267-3570. 

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How Wall Street Works (Middle, High, Adult; $24.95 plus $4.00 for shipping)

Produced by PBS's acclaimed Nightly Business Report, this video follows the stock trading process from the buyer to the broker to the exchange floor. Provides the basic "do's" and "don'ts," tells how to read a stock listing, explains futures and options, and the effects of program trading. To order please call NB Enterprises, 800-535-5864.

NYSE: The World Puts its Stock in Us (Middle, High, Adult; $9.95)

A 10-minute video that looks at the operation of the New York Stock Exchange. To order please contact:

The New York Stock Exchange
20 Broad Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10005
or call 212-656-5148.

UMP'S FWAT (Elementary, Middle; $59.95)

An eight-minute animated video tells the story of how a caveman named UMP turns a single idea into a successful business. A perfect way to introduce students to basic business economic and investing principles. To order contact Chip Taylor Communications at 800-876-2447.

Understanding Wall Street (High, Adult; $39.95)

A 110-minute video reviews: what is a stock, how Wall Street works, interpreting financial statements, reading stock tables, investing and trading growth stocks, bonds, money market instruments, and technical analysis. To order contact:

Liberty Publishing Co.
440 South Federal Highway, Suite 202
Deerfield, FL 33441
or call 954-360-9000)

Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms (Middle, High, Adult; $11.95 plus $4.95 for shipping)

An extensive compilation of financial words is cross-referenced and has a section of abbreviations and acronyms. It is available through:

Barron's Educational Series
250 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
or call 800-645-3476.

Federal Reserve System Public Information Materials (Elementary, Middle, High, Adult; free)

A comprehensive guide to Federal Reserve System materials. For a copy please contact:

Federal Reserve System Publication Services
Washington DC 20551
202-452-3244.

NEFE's High School Financial Planning Program (High; free of charge)

Developed by the National Endowment for Financial Education, a non-profit educational organization, in partnership with the Extension Service U.S. Department of Agriculture, the High School Financial Planning Program provides school-to-life skills for the 21st century. For more information and to order, write to:

NEFE
High School Department
4695 S. Monaco Street
Denver, CO 80237
fax 303-220-0838
or call 303-224-3511.

The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition (Middle, High; $99.00 for one semester; $165 for the entire academic year)

This is a monthly, full-color newspaper for secondary-school students of economics, business, social studies, and mathematics with special features for participants in The Stock Market Game. A comprehensive teacher guide accompanies every issue. Available through:

The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition
Nancy Schwartzmiller
National Field Sales Representative
11 Piedmont Center
3495 Piedmont Road
Atlanta, GA 30305

at 404-865-0170; to place an order call 1-800-544-9522.

Kids Wall Street News (Elementary, Middle, High; $19.95 for 6 issues)

A news and financial publication for kids of all ages, the magazine's goal is to educate and inspire kids to make positive choices for their future. Order by calling 1-800-998-5400.