Carolina K-12
The US Financial System
Here is a unique activity in which learners simulate operations of a fractional reserve banking system, ultimately gaining a better understanding of how banks work and process money creation through lending. It includes a Story of Banks...
Other
Credit Union National Assoc.: Googolplex: The Cu Guide for Student Money Makers
A comprehensive site about saving money, with information on history of credit unions, money words, games about money, and more. Enter one of the three areas, each targeting a different age level.
The Balance
The Balance: What Is a Mutual Savings Bank (Msb)?
While there are fewer than 500 Mutual Savings Banks left in the United States, they are an interesting change from most banks. This article explains the way MSBs work and how they differ from other banking institutions.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Banks & Credit Unions (Part I)
Students learn about banks and credit unions, identifying similarities and differences between the two types of financial institution. They also evaluate a local bank and credit union to determine which one would be better suited to...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Banking Options
Tutorial explores numerous banking options to help you can make the right choice.
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.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Getting Banked
Students select a local bank or credit union to research to learn about what to consider when choosing a financial institution. Includes teaching guide and student worksheet that can be filled in on a computer.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Budgets: Don't Go Broke
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this flipchart, students will learn budgeting, reading a pay stub, understanding payroll deductions, PYF, and how to utilize a bank or credit union.