Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Is My Checkbook Balanced?
In this lesson, learners will write checks, complete and record deposits, reconcile a bank statement, journalize bank statement transactions, and check for errors. This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson plan.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Opening a Bank Account
Tips for keeping your money safe in a bank or credit union. Learn the difference between a checking and savings account and the fees that banks and credit unions can charge.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: You Can Bank on This! (Part 1)
This is the first of four lessons on banking for elementary students. This lesson provides the students with information on banking; it also allows them to try out some procedures for thinking about money and banking. There is a link to...
Other
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Banking Basics [Pdf]
An online publication on banking basics. It explains what a bank is, what the different types of banks are, how to choose a bank, and how banks work. It also explains about checks, electronic banking, credit cards, debit cards, and the...
PBS
Pbs: Count on It!: Episode 206 Blossom and Snappy Go to the Bank, Part Ii
Blossom and Snappy continue to try to earn money for a present for Robbie's birthday by having a bake sale. They go back to the bank and learn about checking accounts and loans.
Other
Biz Kids: Break the Bank
In this interactive game, you are a worker at a community bank, helping customers get good loans and save for their future. However, the terrible Mr. Boar and his clerks from a payday loan company have infiltrated your bank! Rally the...
The Balance
The Balance: What Is a Share Draft?
This article explains the differences between credit union share draft accounts and commercial bank checking account, and explains the pros and cons of such accounts.
Other
Wells Fargo Bank: Hands on Banking for Kids
Mini learning modules that teach kids about money and its worth. Students also learn how to set financial goals during these interactive activities.
MsMoney
Ms Money: Deciphering Your Bank Statement
This site explains the items that appear on a bank statement and also includes procedures for reconciling a bank statement. Click on the headings for more information. Also, explore the additional financial topics by clicking menu items.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Abc's of Banking
This lesson is a practical hands-on approach to banking services. The students will be able to integrate banking knowledge with practical personal applications. Students will investigate factors that influence banking services. This...
Bankrate
Bankrate.com: Homepage
This is the Bankrate's homepage; it provides links to information about mortgage loans, auto loans, CD rates, savings/checking, personal loans, and credit cards. It also provides daily national rates.
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance: Checking Data Crunch
Data Crunches feature one chart or graph followed by five scaffolded questions to guide students through analyzing the data and drawing conclusions. These sets of data help students understand financial concepts.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: What Is the Federal Reserve? [Pdf]
Questions like "How does the bank hold reserves?" or "How do banks make deposits?" are examples of what is explained through this banking simulation lesson plan to illustrate the purpose of the Federal Reserve.
Other
Wells Fargo Bank: Hands on Banking for Teens
Mini learning modules that teach teens how to manage their money wisely and reach their financial goals.
Other
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions: Right on the Money
[PDF] Booklet provides practical advice on topics such as banking, creating a spending plan, and finding college money.
Other
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Consumer Resources
A great resource from the FDIC for "becoming an informed banking consumer." Learn all about consumer protection and gain important and useful facts about such topics as phishing scams, identity theft, consumer rights, new cheque clearing...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Decimals Cents
[Free Registration/Login Required] During this lesson students will learn the relationship between decimals and money. They will use banking terminology to add and subtract dollar and cent amounts in a checkbook-like situation.
The Balance
The Balance: What Is a Demand Deposit?
Demand deposits are the kinds of bank accounts that most people are familiar with. This article explains what they are and how they differ from other types of accounts such as money market accounts or certificates of deposit.
Language Guide
Language Guide: El Dinero
These interactive vocabulary words pertain to words one would need to know in dealing with money. Pop-ups play audio with Spanish pronunciation and display correct spelling when the mouse is moved over each illustration.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Climbing the Savings Mountain
Check out this lesson plan to learn how to develop a savings plan that is right for you.