4.MATH.10.E
Describe the basic purpose of financial institutions, including keeping money safe, borrowing money, and lending.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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basic purposefinancial institutionsmoneykeeping money safeborrowing moneylending
Skills
- describe (the basic purpose of financial institutions) #dok1
- identify (types of financial institutions and their functions) #dok1
- explain (how financial institutions keep money safe) #dok2
- explain (the processes of borrowing money and lending) #dok2
- analyze (how financial institutions impact people's financial choices) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe the basic purpose of financial institutions such as banks and credit unions. #dok1
- I can identify different ways financial institutions keep money safe. #dok1
- I can explain how people borrow money from and lend money to financial institutions. #dok2
- I can explain how financial institutions help people make decisions about their money. #dok2
- I can analyze the benefits and risks of keeping money at a financial institution. #dok3
- I can analyze how borrowing and lending from financial institutions affect personal finances. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Financial institutions serve important roles in helping people manage their money.
- Understanding the functions of financial institutions helps individuals make informed decisions about saving, borrowing, and lending.
Essential Questions
- What are the basic purposes of financial institutions?
- How do financial institutions keep your money safe?
- What does it mean to borrow money or lend money through a financial institution?
- Why might someone choose to use a financial institution instead of keeping their money at home?
- How do financial institutions impact your choices about saving, spending, and sharing money?