Grade 4 · Social Studies · Lesson 28

Money and Banking Basics

A bank is a business that keeps money safe, offers loans, and provides many financial services. People use banks because they are a secure place to store money, and banks also help people save for the future and borrow money when they need it.

What this lesson teaches

1Explain what a bank is and why people use banks
2Identify key banking terms such as deposit, withdrawal, interest, and balance
3Describe the main services that banks provide
4Match banking services to their purposes

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