Look up a famous work of art, painting, or sculpture. Where is it located today? What is its approximate value? Why has it gained in value so much over time? What would make a piece of art a good investment?

How would your investment choices be affected if the economy is growing? What if the economy is slowing? Consult The Economist magazine and find an article about the business cycle. Where is the United States at this point in time (recession, recovery, peak, or trough)? Explain what that means in terms of investing.

Why do you need to establish an emergency fund before you start investing?

Why is investing in stock considered more risky than investing in bonds?

Assume you would like to work as a broker some day. Research the qualifications and skills required. What are the educational requirements? Describe the work environment and characteristics of this occupation. What is the average salary? Compile your research into a "career profile" of a broker.

How do inflation and investing affect purchasing power?

Match the terms with the definitions. Some terms may not be used.

___The first amount you set aside for investment purposes only

a. diversification

b. inflation

c. initial investing

d. investing

e. investing risk

f. permanent investments

g. portfolio

h. Rule of 72

i. speculative investing

j. strategic investing

k. systematic investing

I. temporary investments

Match the terms with the definitions . Some terms may not be used.

___A debt obligation of a corporation or a state or local government

a. annual report

b. annuity

c. bond

d. collectible

e. futures

f . mutual fund

g. option

h. penny stocks

i. reaI estate

j. stock

What are the three types of ecological pyramids? Explain how each type of pyramid models energy and matter in ecosystems.

Most of the species in the class _____ lay amniotic eggs.

what did britain do in response to the great depression

Why did Great Britain want to control the Suez Canal?

what did britain do in response to the great depression

Why did Great Britain want to control the Suez Canal?