Banking
Property
Checkbook Features
100

This type of account is best for everyday spending, like using a debit card or paying bills.

What is a checking account?

100

A family’s house and yard are this kind of property, because they belong to that family.

What is private property?

100

This is the piece of paper you write to pay someone from your checking account.

What is a check?

200

This type of account is used to keep money safe for later and can earn interest.

What is a savings account?

200

This kind of property is shared by everyone, like a public park or library. 

What is public property?

200

This number appears on every check and helps identify your individual bank account

What is the account number?

300

This is the place where people keep their money, get loans, and use accounts.

What is a bank?

300

Taking or using someone’s private property without permission can be called this.

What is stealing (or theft)?

300

 This line on a check tells what the payment is for, like “rent” or “birthday gift.”

What is the memo line?

400

 This is the amount of money you currently have in your bank account.

 What is your balance?

400

A classroom cubby or locker assigned to one student is an example of this kind of property.

What is personal (or private) property?

400

The line where you write the person or business that will receive the money.

What is the “Pay to the order of” line?

500

Money you put into your bank account is called this.

What is a deposit?

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