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Meet the Financial Institution Representative

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Students listen to a financial institution representative discuss how to open a savings account, and fill out an application for a new account. Students practice creating a savings deposit slip and determine the differences between the different types of financial institutions including, savings and loans, credit unions and banks.

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banking, finance, financial literacy

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banking, finances, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Skills Practice
Year
2005

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