Activity
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: A Day in the Life of the Fomc

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Federal Open Market Committee and the nation's monetary policymakers.
Website
The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: Federal Open Market Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides information about the federal Open Market Committee and covers its structure, meeting schedule, minutes and current members of the FOMC.
Website
US Senate

Transparency and Federal Reserve Monetary Policy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the country's need for the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve to be less secretive and more transparent. Link to file that requires Adobe Reader.
Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Structure and Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, this pamphlet describes the roles of the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors, 12 regional banks, and Federal Open Market Committee in fostering a sound economy.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Focus on Economic Data

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the May 1, 2013, press release by the Federal Reserve System's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on the current Federal Reserve monetary policy actions and goals, and specifically, the federal fund's rate...
Primary
The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: The Strategy of Monetary Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
An address discussing in detail the monetary policy objectives, instruments, open market operations, and more. Includes information on the Federal Open Market Committee also.
Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Federal Reserve System

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis webpage provides links to resources about the Federal Reserve System, Board, and Banks.
Activity
Other

Fed101: Monetary Policy Fa Qs

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of FAQs on monetary policy answers questions such as: "What is monetary policy?", "What are the goals of monetary policy?", "What are the tools of monetary policy?", and many more questions related to monetary policy and the...
Primary
Other

Alan Greenspan: Speeches and Testimony

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent collection of the speeches and testimony of Chairman Alan Greenspan from 1998-2000.
Interactive
Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry: Hold the Fort!

For Students 9th - 10th
You're in charge of defending Fort McHenry against the British onslaught during the Battle of Baltimore in this game. You must deploy soldiers and resources to survive. You can also perform in the Music Corp and act as a Gun Captain...
Unit Plan
Curated OER

National Park Service: Cast Your Vote 1812

For Students 3rd - 9th
It is May 1812. America is on the brink of war and President James Madison is encouraging you to listen to different perspectives of possible outcomes. What do you think of the issues- and the decision to go to war? Listen and read about...
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service maintains the famous fort that is known for the creation of the Star Spangled Banner. Site provides a menu of items for related information.