Checking Account Simulation

EQ - How do I effectively manage a checking account?

1. Activator - Splashdown at least 5 key elements of the previous lesson (TPS)
2. Deposit Slip Quiz
3. Simulation Assessment - Part 1 of the simulation
1. Introduction
2. Individual practice
3. Muddy Points
4. Bank Reconciliation
1. Introduction
2. Guided Practice
3. Try It

Managing Checking Accounts

EQ - What are the steps to responsibly manage a checking account?

1. Activator - Team Muddy Point Review
1. Count off 1 - 6 & repeat until everyone has a number
2. Refresher - Rules of Collaborative Work 
2. Introducing Running Muddy Points
3. Making a Deposit
1. Elements
2. Guided Practice
3. Try It
4. Importance of Accurate Record Keeping
5. Writing Checks
1. Elements
2. Guided Practice
3. Try It
6. Simulation Assessment - Part 1 of the simulation
1. Introduction
2. Individual practice
3. Muddy Points
7. Bank Reconciliation
1. Introduction
2. Guided Practice
3. Try It
8. TPS - Formulate a step-by-step process 
9. Simulation Assessment - Part 2 of the simulation
10. Muddy Point Review

Choosing a Depository Institution

EQ - How do I choose the best depository institution for me?

1. Activator - Hot Seat Questionnaire
2. Introduction of Savings Tools *Foldable*
1. Checking Account
2. Savings Account
3. Money Market
4. Certificate of Deposit
3.  Finding the perfect financial institution for you.
1. Demo - PSECU
2. Google depository institutions near Mount Joy, PA
3. Select 3 depository institutions to research
1. At least 1 must be a commercial bank
2. At least 1 must be a credit union
4. Research each selected depository institution's website for key information
5. Place this information in the appropriate location on the advanced organizer
6. Determine which depository institution best meets your personal requirements.
7. Use Google Docs & Explain how you determined your decision (2-3 paragraphs)
8. Create a new document
9. Name it Last Name - Deposit Choice
10. Share with justin.hill@staff.donegal.k12.pa.us
11. Revise your composition accordingly (MAKE IT THE BEST EVER!!!)
4. Summarizer - TOD
1. What factors were most important to the decision?  Why?
2. What was the most difficult aspect of making this decision?  Why?