Financial Basics — Lesson 508

Take it to the Bank

Get a kid’s view of the services which banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions offer – and why you should use them early in life. Learn the different products that banks offer, and how to shop for the right bank for you.

What Students Learn

  • Become familiar with the various products and services that banks offer.
  • Learn how kids can use a bank.
  • Discover how a bank makes money.

Suggested Time

  • Preview and Episode Viewing: 45 minutes
  • Each Activity: 45-60 minutes
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Clips for this Lesson

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