Personal+Finance+-+Managing+a+Checkbook

Contributing Teacher(s):Carolyn F. Riggins
Resources:
 * Textbook
 * DVD NEFES
 * [[file:Check Register1.xls]] [[file:Checkbook register2.xls]]
 * [[file:LC_CheckingArticle.doc]]

Content:
2.4 Understand banking procedures and services 1. Checking and savings accounts (maintaining and reconciling) 2. Bank service fees 3. Payment methods 4. Debit, bank, and automatic teller machine (ATM) cards 5. Loans

ISTE Technology:

 * **4.** || **Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making** ||
 * || Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: ||
 * || a.identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. ||  ||   ||
 * b. || plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. ||
 * c. || collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. ||
 * d. || use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. ||  ||

Introduction/Problem:
Learn how to open, fill out, and use a Checking account

Procedures:
Students will keep track of a checking account by filling out several transactions in a sample checkbook register and Reconciling a monthly checking statement.

Student Product/Work:

 * Checkbook Register
 * Blank Checks
 * Deposit Slips
 * Checkbook Reconciliation Sheet