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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Buying New Stuff

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young spenders take a look at the best ways to save and spend money. This type of financial education is lacking in schools, so implementing this lesson would be of great value to your students. Things like bank checking account fees,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Show Me The Money!

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students select which bank would best meet their needs. In this lesson on personal banking, students write a summary stating which bank and bank accounts best suit their own needs.
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Lesson Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: What Is the Federal Reserve? [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Questions like "How does the bank hold reserves?" or "How do banks make deposits?" are examples of what is explained through this banking simulation lesson plan to illustrate the purpose of the Federal Reserve.
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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

Help With My Bank

For Students 9th - 10th
Helps you find answers to your questions regarding national banks and federal savings associations.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Your Life, Your Money: Educators & Families: Picking a Bank

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learn how to select a bank through comparing and contrasting bank options.