After researching local banks and the checking account benefits offered by each, class members practice filling out a deposit slip, writing a check, and keeping a transaction register.

Concepts

checking account, financial literacy, personal finance

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Collect kids' checks, return them several days later, and have kids balance their checkbooks

Classroom Considerations

• Although many materials used in the activity reflect North Carolina civics and economic standards, the lesson can easily be adapted to any state
• The second in a series of four financial literacy resources

Pros

• A complete lesson plan, as well as templates for checks and a check register, deposit slips, and worksheets, are included in the 12-page packet

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a