What Is a Bank? Understanding Economics Using Minecraft: 7-11 Year Olds (Group)
We'll explain banking, what is a bank? using Minecraft. For 7-11-year-olds. (No Gameplay. The teacher will show examples from Minecraft)
Mark Richard Mazzu a.ka. "Mister Mark"
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
The teacher/instructor will check for understanding with the learner/student through informal assessment, questions, and answers and conversations.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 various types of Minecraft "chests". Minecraft is a great game to teach the basics of money, trade, the economy, and business. This class does not involve any game playing of Minecraft. The teacher's Minecraft world may be used at times to illustrate concepts to the students. Again there is no game playing by the students.
Learning Goals
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?
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External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Joined September, 2020
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476reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from The University Of Houston, Houston, Texas
Bachelor's Degree from John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio
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 & influence students to become remarkable people. He teaches popular classes like "Understanding Money & Economics Using Minecraft" as well as other subjects like character building, history, geography, and starting a business, on the Outschool platform. An avid storyteller and communicator, "Mister Mark" brings an array of tools to his classroom.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$28
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-9 learners per class
