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Cash the Check and Track the Dough Lesson PlanCash the Check and Track the Dough Lesson Plan
Publisher
Federal Reserve Bank
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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Cash the Check and Track the Dough

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From checking and savings accounts to learning the importance of maintaining records and balancing a bank account, prepare your students to become financially independent and savvy adults, and explore all the intricacies of owning a bank account.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

paychecks, banking, checking account, savings accounts, personal finance, financial literacy, financial goals

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Periodically incorporate other important factors for pupils to consider as they approach their banking statements, such as building credit or maintaining an emergency fund

Classroom Considerations

  • This is the third of nine lessons designed to prepare teens with a strong foundation of personal financial knowledge and practices
  • Consider beginning with a lesson on needs versus wants and the importance of proper financial decision making prior to beginning these activities

Pros

  • Excellent set of worksheets and accompanying instructional talking points
  • Wide collection of activity worksheets

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.9-10.4 RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.4

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