Students select a local bank or credit union to research to learn about what to consider when choosing a financial institution.
Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur), Save and invest (Banking options, Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills)
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history
High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Finding a bank or credit union that works best for you can help you manage your finances.
Essential questions
- Why is it helpful to work with a bank or credit union?
- What local bank or credit union might meet your banking needs now or in the future?
Objectives
- Learn about a local bank or credit union’s products, services, locations, rates, and other factors
- Reflect on whether the bank or credit union might meet the student’s banking needs now or in the future
What students will do
- Explore a local bank or credit union’s website to learn about its products, services, locations, rates, and other factors.
- Answer questions about what the bank or credit union has to offer and reflect on whether the student would consider banking there now or in the future.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_getting-banked_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_getting-banked_worksheet.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.
