Curated OER
Budgeting & Checking Activity
Fifth graders role play office managers and prepare budgets for three given areas.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: The Science of Hockey
If you love hockey - or are just curious about hockey - you will really like this site. There is a lot of information about the components of hockey. You can learn what equipment is necessary, how slapshots are made, and how to skate...
Hopelink
Hopelink: Using Your Checkbook: Eastside Literacy Program
Show your student how to correctly write a check, fill out a deposit slip, and use a check register. Introduce the concept of balancing a checkbook. Requires the ability to add and subtract decimals, sign one's name, write number words,...
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Other
Economic Awareness Council: Bank on It [Pdf]
Examine the reasons for establishing a checking account, learn how to choose an account type, and learn how to balance your checking account.
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...
Other
Bank site.com: Dollar the Dragon
A complete guide to banking from BankSite.com, teaching you about banks, checks, savings, and more.
Bankrate
Bank Rate: Anatomy of a Check
Explains checks: definition, physical characteristics, checking terminology, what makes it valid or unvalid, fraud, etc. It also offers links to more information about banking.
Investopedia
Investopedia: Cashier Check
Invesopedia provides a basic definition and explanation of a cashier check in banking.