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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: A Penny Saved

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners will read the comic book, "A Penny Saved" published by the New York Federal Reserve Bank. Students will make the information relevant through projects, graphic organizers, teacher instruction, and problems.
Article
Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: Monetary Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about monetary policy, the steps the central bank of a nation can take in order to regulate the nation's money supply.
Lesson Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Why Money? [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers learn about barter, and the benefits of using money, as they participate in this trading simulation.
Website
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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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: History at Your Fingertips [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the history of paper money in the U.S. since it was first issued in 1690, and explains how paper currency is also a reflection of American history.
Handout
Auburn University

Auburn University: Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Monetary Policy Defined

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very thorough definition of the economic concept of monetary policy. The explanation is by Dr. Paul Johnson of Auburn University
Handout
US Department of the Treasury

Secretaries of the Treasury: William G. Mc Adoo

For Students 9th - 10th
William McAdoo's tenure as Secretary of the Treasury under Woodrow Wilson is overviewed on the official site of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Read about the accomplishments of the Treasury Department under McAdoo including the...
Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Improving Our Understanding of Productivity

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An article that will help you understand productivity. The article discusses ways to improve it as well as why it is important.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Real Business Cycles: A Legacy of Countercyclical Policies

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores the relationship of a real business cycle theory to existing and prospective countercyclical policies. (Published March 1, 1999)
Primary
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: An Interview With Milton Friedman

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interview with Milton Friedman discussing his views on money policy in a recent book "Money Mischief."
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Why It's Important to Understand Economics

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the importance of understanding economics. Has three main sections: economic education, the evidence, and the consequences.
Lesson Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Katrina's Classroom: Lesson 3: A Fresh Start

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan examines the benefits and importance of access to credit. Using hands-on learning strategies and internet resources, students will calculate simple interest, learn about different types of credit, evaluate a credit card...
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University of Nebraska Omaha

University of Nebraska: My Money [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A teaching resource with teacher guides, lesson plans, and a test of money for grades 4, 5, and 6. Includes exercise sheets.
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Other

U.s. Treasury: History of u.s. Currency

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provided by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing gives the the history of paper money from the colonial notes in 1690 to the currency redesigns of 1996 and 2003.
Handout
Library of Economics and Liberty

Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
For upper level classes and abilities only. A very scholarly explanation of the causes of the Great Depression and steps Franklin Roosevelt to end it. An excellent source due to its thorough analysis and detail.
Handout
History Link

Panic of 1893: Seattle's First Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed article on how the 1893 Depression affected Seattle focuses mainly on the Northwest, but does bring in information about the depression in general.
Article
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Osage "Reign of Terror" Murder Trials

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Reign of Terror" that overtook the Osage Reservation in 1921 is just one chapter in the long story of mistreatment of Native Americans by whites, but is one of the most horrifying. Before the chapter ends, untold dozens of Osage...
Lesson Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Katrina's Classroom: Teaching Money Skills for Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will participate in Katrina's Classroom curriculum provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The lesson emphasizes the importance of being prepared for a financial emergency. This is a Commerce and Information Technology...
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: How Is Our Economy Doing?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn the meaning and measurement of six important economic indicators and use the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank National Economic Trends website to assess the current state of the economy.
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Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Holiday and Travel Booking

For Students 9th - 10th
It is very convenient to make travel plans using online resources. However, it can also be risky unless it is done carefully. This article provides guidelines on how to make online travel plans safely.
Activity
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Dismal Science: The Gold Bug Variations

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to the article, "The Gold Bug Variations: The gold standard-and the men who love it." In it, Paul Krugman discusses the relationship between the gold standard and monetary policy. (Nov. 22, 1996)
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Other

University of Exeter: Money in North American History

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about money in North America from Wampum to electronic transfer.
Article
Other

Dallas Fed: Gone to Texas: Immigration and the Texas Economy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive publication describing how Texas immigration has developed throughout rich and varied Texas history.
Activity
Other

Business Week: Alan Greenspan's Brave New World

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1997 article covers Alan Greenspan's career and analyzes the economic climate (past, present, and projected future) during the boom years of the 1990s.