Public learning track
Banking, Credit, and the Financial System
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
9 lessons
Goal
Explore how banks operate, how borrowing and interest work, and how the broader monetary system impacts financial choices.
9 lessons
0 of 9 done
- 1The Role of Banks: Deposits, Checking, and Savings AccountsUp nextStart
- 2How Interest Works on Savings AccountsPremiumNot started yet
- 3Why People and Businesses Borrow MoneyNot started yet
- 4The Cost of Borrowing: Loans, Credit, and Interest ChargesNot started yet
- 5How Interest Rates Influence Borrowing and Investing DecisionsNot started yet
- 6Smart Consumer Decision-Making and Comparison ShoppingNot started yet
- 7Credit Versus Debit: Understanding Payment MethodsNot started yet
- 8How Time, Interest Rates, and Inflation Affect SavingsNot started yet
- 9The Federal Reserve and the US Monetary SystemNot started yet
Standards Covered
- Econ3.bWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Money
- SS.Econ3.b.5Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Describe the role of money, banking, and savings in everyday life, including why people borrow money and the role of interest.
- SS.Econ3.b.hWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Evaluate the structure and functions of money in the United States, including the role of interest rates.
- SS.Econ3.b.mWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Differentiate between the functions of money (i.e., medium of exchange, store of value, unit of account). Assess how interest rates influence borrowing and investing.
- Econ3.aWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Economic indicators
- SS.Econ3.a.1Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Identify the cost of everyday goods (e.g., milk, bread, fruit, vegetables, cheese).
- SS.Econ3.a.4Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Investigate how the cost of things changes over time.
- SS.Econ3.a.mWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Analyze how inflation, deflation, and unemployment affect different groups.
- SS.Econ3Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Wisconsin students will analyze how an economy functions as a whole (Macroeconomics).
Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
1
10 lessons
Map Skills and Geographic Tools
Use geographic tools, grid systems, latitude, longitude, and diverse map types to navigate and analyze spatial patterns.
2
10 lessons
United States Physical Geography and Landforms
Identify major US physical landforms, water systems, climate zones, and human-environment interactions.
3
12 lessons
The Five Regions of the United States and State Capitals
Examine the physical landscapes, economies, cultures, states, and capitals across the five major US regions.
4
11 lessons
Indigenous Peoples and First Nations of North America
Explore the diverse cultures, governance, environments, and enduring sovereignty of Native American nations.
5
4 lessons
European Exploration and Early North American Encounters
Analyze the motivations, key voyages, and ecological impacts of European exploration, as well as early Spanish and French settlements in North America.
6
8 lessons
The Thirteen Colonies: Regions, Economy, and Society
Examine the founding of English settlements, the distinct geographic and economic regions of the Thirteen Colonies, Atlantic trade networks, and daily colonial life.
7
6 lessons
The Road to Revolution: Causes of the American Rebellion
Understand the political, economic, and social tensions that led the American colonies to rebel against British rule.
8
6 lessons
The Revolutionary War and the Birth of the United States
Examine the key battles, diverse contributors, Declaration of Independence, and final peace treaty that established a new nation.
9
8 lessons
The U.S. Constitution and the Three Branches of Government
Examine the origins of the U.S. Constitution, the structure of the three federal branches, and constitutional protections like the Bill of Rights.
10
4 lessons
Levels of Government and Active Citizenship
Explore how local, state, and tribal governments serve communities and learn the rights, responsibilities, and actions of engaged citizens.
11
10 lessons
Historical Inquiry, Sources, and Wisconsin Heritage
Differentiate historical evidence, analyze timelines, and explore key milestones and figures in Wisconsin history.
12
10 lessons
Economic Foundations, Production, and Business Decisions
Understand scarcity, factors of production, and how businesses organize resources and manage costs to generate profits.
13
6 lessons
Supply, Demand, and Market Dynamics
Analyze how buyer and seller behaviors interact through supply and demand to set equilibrium prices and drive market competition.
14
7 lessons
Understanding Money, Earning, and Budgeting
Learn how money functions, how workers earn income, and how to create balanced personal and family budgets.
15
9 lessons
Banking, Credit, and the Financial System
Explore how banks operate, how borrowing and interest work, and how the broader monetary system impacts financial choices.
16
7 lessons
Macroeconomics: Prices, Inflation, and Employment
Understand fundamental macroeconomic concepts including price level changes, inflation, deflation, purchasing power, and how unemployment is measured across demographic groups.
17
9 lessons
Macroeconomics: GDP, Business Cycles, and Global Trade
Analyze national economic output through Gross Domestic Product (GDP), explore the phases of the business cycle, and examine how international trade connects local economies to the world.