Sixth graders learn the two main bank accounts — a checking account for everyday spending (with a debit card) and a savings account for reaching goals (earning more interest). Sorting their features shows which to use when.
Students will be able to…
Banks offer two main accounts. When should you use a checking account, and when a savings account?
Project this and sort each feature into Checking or Savings.
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Banks offer two main accounts — when do you use each?
Students explore.
Students practice.
Students apply.
Students close.
Aligned to the C3 Framework (Economics) & the National Standards for Personal Financial Education.
Compare account types.
Explain financial institutions.
Draw conclusions about choices.
Choose the right account.
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Have students decide which account to use for a daily purchase and for a savings goal. A printable accounts sheet is in the Social Studies library.
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