May+31,+2012


 * Title:** Using an Excel Checkbook
 * Subject:** Math
 * Grade Level:** 9 - 12
 * Link Address:** @http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=1013&type=educator
 * How I would use it in the classroom:** Students will use a check register template to enter fictitious transactions. They will also be given a bank statement to reconcile their checkbook with the bank. The students will learn how to use Excel to adjusted bank and checkbook balances.

Students will collect, review, and evaluate the data on the pros and cons of online banking. Then they will form an opinion on the issue of online banking and be able to defend it with empirical evidence.
 * Title:** Online Banking - What is it & Should I do it?
 * Subject:** Math
 * Grade Level:** 9 - 12
 * Link Address:** @http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=271&type=educator
 * How I would use it in the classroom:** This lesson explains what online banking is and it reviews the pros and cons of online banking versus traditional banking.


 * Title:** Calculating Simple Interest
 * Subject:** Math
 * Grade Level:** 9 - 12
 * Link Address:** @http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=1008&type=educator
 * How I would use it in the classroom:** Students will learn how to find the dollar amount in interest that is due at maturity. This lesson uses different time periods such as days, months, and years in the calculation as well as varying interest rates.