PDF lesson plan and resources, plus Powerpoint presentation
KS4
Years 10-11
The teaching aim of these two banking lesson plans is to explain the concept of banking and bank accounts. What are the different sorts of bank accounts and how can students shop around for the best deals?
The lessons cover:
- Current accounts
- Cheques
- Debit cards
- Cashpoint cards
- Credit cards
- Chip and pin
- Overdrafts
- Bank statements
- Standing orders
- Direct debits
- Interest
- Savings accounts
- ISAs
- Accounts for students and young people
- Choosing a bank
- Opening an account
- Joint accounts
Learning outcomes
- Recognise the different types of bank accounts
- Know how to open a bank or building society account
- Understand the range of services offered by banks that can give pupils better control over their money
- Understand what the different services are
- Make an informed choice on which account or bank is suitable
This resource includes:
- 2 x banking lesson plans PDF
- Activities PDF
- PowerPoint presentation
- 2 x handout PDFs
Banking lesson plan activity
Research and compare current and savings accounts from four banks or building societies. Find out about:
- Current accounts and savings accounts
- Facilities available such as cashpoint cards, overdrafts and interest rates
- Bank charges
- Special accounts for students
Make Money Make Sense has been developed by Eastbourne Citizens Advice Bureau and East Sussex Trading Standards, providing teachers with all they need to teach the financial literacy aspects of the citizenship curriculum. Take a look at its budgeting lesson for KS4.
