Term Definition

ATM

Certified
Check
Checking
Account
Check
Register
Debit
Card
Direct
Deposit
Online
Banking
Savings
Account
Signature
Card
Personal Finance
Task A:
Define the following terms using the links provided.

Task B:
Fool Proof Writing Checks & balancing and reconciling:
1. Why is it important to write checks in pen?
2. What could happen if you do not fill in your check completely?
3. When you write a check, it is important that you have the ___________ in the

bank.
4. Why shouldnt you sign a blank check?
5. What does it mean to balance your checking account?
6. When you reconcile your bank statement, what are you doing?
7. What is an endorsement?
8. Endorsements are all about checks you______________, not checks you

______________ _______________.
9. What is an automatic deposit?
10.Why might you choose an automatic deposit?
11.What is an advantage to paying bills online?

Write a check to someone:

Using an ATM
*The ATM link on the webquest does not work. You will need to type this address
into your browser.
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/edlall/atm/1/
1. What is the first step to follow when you approach an ATM?
2. What information will you need to access your account?
3. Why might you need to check your account balance before withdrawing

money?
4. Before you leave the ATM, grab your _____________, so nobody can get your

personal information.

Task C:
Endorsing a Check
List and define the main types of check endorsements below.
 Types of Endorsements
Blank
Endorsement

Special
Endorsement

Restrictive
Endorsement

Task D:
To show what you have learned, you will design a POSTER that reviews all of the
knowledge you gained while completing the Financial Literacy WebQuest.
Your poster MUST include the following:

Use full size poster paper.

USE COLOR.
BE NEAT.
Include all of the tasks listed above IN YOUR OWN FORMAT AND WORDS. DO
NOT just re-copy the information into a poster. You may use whatever format
you would like. You can show your mastery of the information through
illustration, writing, cartoons, whatever you chose.