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iCivics

I Civics: Banks, Credit & the Economy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the relationship between money, banks, and lending in our economy.
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Other

Washington State Department of Financial Institutions: Right on the Money

For Students 9th - 10th
[PDF] Booklet provides practical advice on topics such as banking, creating a spending plan, and finding college money.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Banking and the Expansion of the Money Supply

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson summary from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking the AP Macroeconomics course. In this lesson summary will review key terms and calculations related to fractional reserve banking, required reserves, excess...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Big Banks, Piggy Banks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Use this informative economics lesson plan. Find out how to save your money. "You will read about safe places for keeping money; you also will learn about places where money can earn money."
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: The History of Money

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis traces the history of money up from coins in ancient times to modern paper, currency, and e-money.
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PBS

Pbs: Count on It!: Episode 205 Blossom and Snappy Go to the Bank, Part I

For Students K - 1st
Blossom and Snappy learn about money and banking. The puppets want to buy something for Robbie for her birthday, so they decide to do some chores to earn money. Once they've earned some money, they go to the bank to open up bank accounts.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Story of Jack and the Bank Stalk

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Fairy tales have always been used to give lessons about life. The story of Jack and the Bean Stalk is a good instructional activity about the importance of knowing about money and banks. The story of Jack asks the question, "What is money?"
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Crayola

Crayola: Money in the Bank

For Teachers K - 1st
Young bankers and storekeepers practice counting money and making change. They keep their money in this recycled-box bank.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: You Can Bank on This! (Part 1)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is the first of four lessons on banking for elementary students. This lesson provides the students with information on banking; it also allows them to try out some procedures for thinking about money and banking. There is a link to...
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PBS

Pbs: Your Life, Your Money: Educators & Families: Picking a Bank

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learn how to select a bank through comparing and contrasting bank options.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Counterfeit Protection

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis presents a page that looks at ways the Bureau of Engraving and Printing protects against the production of counterfeit money.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Spotting Counterfeit Currency

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains how to detect counterfeit money, what to do if you receive it, and the laws against it.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: What Is Money? [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan is designed to help children understand the problems which arise from the bartering system so they appreciate the role money has in society.
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Other

Biz Kids: Break the Bank

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive game, you are a worker at a community bank, helping customers get good loans and save for their future. However, the terrible Mr. Boar and his clerks from a payday loan company have infiltrated your bank! Rally the...
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PBS

Nova Online: History of Money

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A timeline of money from 9000 B.C. to the present day that explains the types of money being used at various times in history.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Multipliers and the Mystery of the Magic Money

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about the purpose of the reserve requirement, how money is "created" in the economy through fractional reserves, and how the Federal Reserve uses the reserve requirement and loans to correct economic instability.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Banks & Credit Unions (Part I)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about banks and credit unions, identifying similarities and differences between the two types of financial institution. They also evaluate a local bank and credit union to determine which one would be better suited to...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Agent Pincher: P Is for Penny or Where Did Money Come From?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What if we woke up tomorrow and found that there were no more pennies? Or what if we found that money had disappeared altogether -- not only from our pockets but from banks, stores and all the other places where we would expect to find...
Article
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Opening a Bank Account

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips for keeping your money safe in a bank or credit union. Learn the difference between a checking and savings account and the fees that banks and credit unions can charge.
Website
USA Today

Usa Today: Money

For Students 9th - 10th
USA Today's Money section covers the very latest in domestic and world economic news. Coverage also includes in-depth articles and editorials.
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Other

Mr. Donn: Middle Ages for Kids Banks

For Students 7th
Learn how the increases in trade led to the development of banks and money in the Middle Ages.
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Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: Federal Reserve

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Reserve System manages our country's finances and is in charge of its monetary policy. Learn about its three primary components: the twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks, the Board of Governors, and the Federal Open Market...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch. 13: Money and Banking: Key Terms

For Students 11th - 12th
This is a list of key terms and definitions covered in Ch. 13: Money and Banking from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch. 13: Money and Banking: Self Check Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
This section provides self-check study questions to aid in understanding the content of Ch. 13: Money and Banking from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.

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