Description

This easy prep personal finance lesson will teach students the basics of banking, including how banks work, types of banks, checking vs. savings accounts, common services offered, FDIC insurance, and more!

The lesson includes a set of Google Slides, guided notes for students, and a follow-up activity where students will look at a bank website and identify the type of bank, accounts offered, and other information.

Included Topics:

• Definition of a Bank
• How Banks Operate
• Types of Banks
• Credit Unions
• Checking vs Savings Accounts
• Other Common Services Offered
• Online and Mobile Banking
• FDIC Insurance

This lesson is intended to introduce students to the concept of using banks and how they work. It does not go fully into the details of using checking and savings accounts. If you’d like additional lessons that teach students all the details of these accounts, check out these resources:

Understanding Checking Accounts

Understanding Your Savings Account

*The Slides in this resource are not editable.*