Econ Illinois:
The Stock Market Game Program
Teacher Resources
What Teachers Say - Quotes
Teacher Training - Onsite Workshops and Online Webinars
Teacher Letters
NEW Teacher Letter: Welcome to the SMG!
Teachers using SMG for the first time are directed to this letter to help them get started in the program.
RETURNING Teacher Letter: Welcome Back to the SMG!
Teachers returning to the SMG program are directed to this letter to update them on program changes.
Print Resources
The primary source of curriculum and educational activities for use with the SMG program should be the SMG program's Teacher Support Center accessed through a registered teacher's login and password. In addition to those resources, materials found on the Econ Illinois web site, in this section, will help the SMG teacher teach about the stock market, teach research, and incorporate current events into their classroom lessons.
First-time teachers are strongly encouraged to review materials in the SMG's Teacher Support Center first, then review material listed here for further guidance and support. Begin with Management Resources, below, which will help you organize your classroom and your integration of the SMG into your curriculum. Then review the Educational Resources section (also below) for classroom instructional aids.
Management Resources - how to get going
The Management Resources provided through the Econ Illinois web site will assist the teacher in setting up the class and managing the ten-to fifteen week simulation's integration into the course or class schedule. First time SMG teachers are strongly encouraged to review these materials and use what applies to their specific teaching situation.
Educational Resources - classroom aids
The Educational Resources found in this section will help the SMG teacher teach about the stock market, stock research, and how to use the news as part of the SMG program. Material found here is not curriculum, but serves to provide important support to resources found in the Teacher Support Center within the SMG program.
Week In Review
Week In Review is an article written weekly during the fall and spring sessions, bringing together current events with The Stock Market Game program. Each week's article is scheduled to be posted on this page no later than Monday noon following the Friday publication of the article.
Teachers' Download Page
The Teachers' Download Page contains forms for all SMG pull-out programs, as well as those forms and information needed for awards and receptions, a press release template and PowerPoint and reception guidelines.
InvestWrite
InvestWrite, an innovative national writing competition produced by The Stock Market Game program, adds a critical thinking component to help reinforce concepts learned in the classroom. Registered SMG teachers visit www.investwrite.info for complete information. Illinois winners are posted on the winners page for each semester.
Watch!
Pritzker Elementary's (Chicago) teacher Jerry Weissbuch talks about how he uses the SMG program to teach his 6th grade students. Produced in 2008 by the Foundation for Investor Education, the national sponsor of the SMG. YouTube
The Stock Market Game - the primary video about the SMG program - what it is and how it is used. Produced by the Foundation for Investor Education, the national sponsor of the SMG. Provides a balanced overview for the current participant, the merely curious or the administrator wondering if the program is a good match for their school. This is a HUGE file so choose wisely:
- Save/download the file and play it back later (right click and select "Save" option)
- I've got a fast connection. I want to WATCH IT NOW. (78,927 KB file)
Missouri Council on Economic Education's promotional video for The Stock Market Game - how teachers there use the SMG in their classroom! Produced June 2009. Open in Real Player.
PalmBreezeCAFE: (web-based educational online training collaborating with the School District of Palm Beach County) Educator hosts discuss The Stock Market Game as a learning tool; how teachers in any state register, gain training in use of the program, gather program information and register their students. YouTube, January, 2009