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University of Exeter: The Significance of Celtic Coinage

For Students 9th - 10th
The author discusses how the use of coins grew, faded, then grew again in Britain, from Celtic times through Roman rule and Anglo-Saxon times. He contrasts the use of coins in Wales and explains why Welsh money developed differently. The...
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The World Bank

World Bank Group: Kyrgyz Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a description of the economy and development of the Kyrgyz Republic from the perspective of the World Bank. Read about economic policy, human development, and World Bank programs.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Mysterious Money Trail

For Students K - 1st Standards
Pat Tern has been buying items all around town using counterfeit money. Help Math Maven identify a pattern to catch her before she deposits fake money into the Cashflow Bank.
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....
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Bank site.com: Dollar the Dragon

For Students 3rd - 8th
A complete guide to banking from BankSite.com, teaching you about banks, checks, savings, and more.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: The Economics of Pro Team Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
Great interactive baseball game that combines your knowledge of economics and pro sports trivia. After completing the nine innings, you should have a better understanding of how economics is used in everyday life.
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Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: Lessons: Special Needs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Ten customizable financial lessons designed for special needs students.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch. 13: Money and Banking: The Role of Banks

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Explain how banks act as intermediaries between savers and borrowers; evaluate the relationship between banks, savings and loans, and credit unions; and analyze the causes...
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Bank of America: 8 Simple Ways to Save Money

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses eight way to save money including recording spending, saving for a goal, making a budget, plan on saving, choose something to save for, and pick the right tools.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Required Reserves, Excess Reserves, and Bank Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
In this seven-question exercise, practice calculating key outcomes, reading balance sheets, and drawing conclusions about what banks can do in the expansion of the money supply.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco: American Currency Exhibit: Metal Standards

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about the expansion of the United States Currency, with links to other related sources.
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Second Bank of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a short description of the Second Bank of the United States. It contains a part of President Andrew Jackson's veto of the renewal bill for the Bank's charter.
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MsMoney

Ms Money: Deciphering Your Bank Statement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains the items that appear on a bank statement and also includes procedures for reconciling a bank statement. Click on the headings for more information. Also, explore the additional financial topics by clicking menu items.
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Read Works

Read Works: Money Matters

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about paper money as it cycles through the economy. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Money Laundering Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Delena D. Spann describes the ins and outs of money laundering.
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CNN

Cnn: u.s. Searching Overseas Bank Transactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents data on how the United States Treasury is using an international financial telecommunications company to find where terrorist groups are keeping their money. (June 2006)
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Language Guide

Language Guide: El Dinero

For Students 9th - 10th
These interactive vocabulary words pertain to words one would need to know in dealing with money. Pop-ups play audio with Spanish pronunciation and display correct spelling when the mouse is moved over each illustration.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Big Banks, Piggy Banks

For Teachers K - 1st
When choosing a place to put their money, people consider how safe there money will be, how easy it is to access, and whether it will earn more money. Students explore how well different savings places achieve these objectives. This...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Banking Is Interest Ing!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Banks are important to Americans. We use banks to save money and earn interest, or borrow money and pay interest. This lesson introduces the concepts of banking to children.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Currency

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of several features on the United States paper currency. Shows enlarged areas of U.S. currency to aide in learning.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Money: Kids and Cash

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site provides a lesson plan about the dynamics of saving and borrowing with banks.
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Bankrate

Bank Rate: Anatomy of a Check

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains checks: definition, physical characteristics, checking terminology, what makes it valid or unvalid, fraud, etc. It also offers links to more information about banking.
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PBS

Pbs: Financial Literacy: On the Money

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore PBS's "On The Money," program for teens to investigate teens & money, budgeting, bank accounts, credit cards, calculators, and moneymaking ideas.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The War Against the Bank

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about Andrew Jackson's animosity toward the Second Bank of the United States and some reasons for his feelings. Was his veto of the Recharter Bill good for the country? Take the little survey to express your views.

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