What Is a Bank? Understanding Economics Using Minecraft: 7-11 Year Olds (Group)
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Explaining banking, what a bank does, using Minecraft. (No Gameplay. The teacher will show examples from Minecraft) In this class, a certified teacher and former banker/investment advisor will explain the following topics: what is a bank, what is a bank account, checking & savings, debit cards, and checks. Using concepts from Minecraft, we will discuss how a bank keeps our money "safe" through various measures, just as Minecraft players secure their inventory, build protections and use...
Students will improve their understanding of these key concepts: How does a bank keep our money safe? How do people deposit and access money at a bank? How do people spend money they have in the bank? Debit cards, checks. What is a bank account?
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
The teacher/instructor will check for understanding with the learner/student through informal assessment, questions, and answers and conversations.Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
30 years in the business world, Mark worked in the investment and banking industries and also led marketing departments. He holds a Masters's Degree in Mass Communications and has been a certified teacher in six subject areas. His goal is to teach...
Group Class
$28
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-9 learners per class