Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Turning Brain Drain into Brain Gain

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the PACED system as it relates to making good decisions. In this economics lesson, students define brain drain and its effect on the community. They use the PACED idea to come up with a solution to the problem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Great Depression Begins

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Great Depression worksheet, pupils review a chapter as they write 8 people or terms that match 8 quotations, respond to 5 multiple choice questions, and elaborate on a historical theme regarding the American economy, the Dust...
Handout
The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: The Fed Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to "The Federal Reserve System/Purposes & Functions," a publication of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This book is available as a complete publication or by chapter. The book covers...
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The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: Regulations

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to a detailed summary of regulations issued by the Federal Reserve Board.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: The Great Depression Curriculum

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, a curriculum guide including six lessons that help students learn about the Great Depression and the economic impact on Americans who were part of it. Features video interviews with people who...
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The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: Supervision Manuals

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to various Supervision Manuals for the Federal Reserve Board.
Unit Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Fractional Reserve Banking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This module looks into the inner workings of fractional reserve banking and answers these questions: What role does the Federal Reserve play in the U.S. banking system? What is the money creation potential of deposits? What is the money...
eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch. 14: The Federal Reserve Banking System and Central Banks

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: explain the structure and organization of the U.S. Federal Reserve and discuss how central banks impact monetary policy, promote financial stability, and provide banking...
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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas provides information in the following categories: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, What's Inside, The Federal Reserve, The Dallas Fed, Economic Research, Economic & Financial Data,...
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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston provides information about: Quick Picks, About the Federal Reserve, Banking Information, Community Affairs, Economic Research, Educational Programs, Financial Services, and Publications.
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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond provides access to information in the following categories: General Information, Monetary Policy & Business Conditions, Financial Services, Banking, Community Affairs, Consumer...
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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.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta provides access to information in the following categories: the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Federal Reserve System, Banking & Finance, Economics, Publications, Search, Site...
Lesson Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

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

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Questions like "How does the bank hold reserves?" or "How do banks make deposits?" are examples of what is explained through this banking simulation lesson plan to illustrate the purpose of the Federal Reserve.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco provides information in the following categories: Inside the FRBSF, Economic Research, Financial Services, Economics Education, Community Affairs, Banking and Finance in the West,...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Pursuing an Economy That Works for All of Us

For Students 9th - 10th
The Minneapolis branch of the Federal Reserve Bank system. It has a wealth of financial information and data, information about the banking system and the state of the economy, and financial education resources.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia provides information in the following areas: General Information, What's New, Community Affairs, Supervision, Regulation & Credit, Publications, Employment Opportunities,...
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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas gives general information about the bank and what it does.
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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York provides information in the following areas: About Us, Banking Information, Economic Education, Job opportunities, News Items, Publications, Economic Research, Savings Bonds,...
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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Crash of 1907 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting look at the Panic of 1907, the crash of stocks, the lack of faith in banks by depositors, especially in New York and Boston, and the rescue of the banks by J.P. Morgan. Calling on news reports of the time, this pdf...
Unit Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Structure and Functions of the Federal Reserve

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Wondering how to explain to your class the mixture of public and private elements that make up the Federal Reserve? This resource offers unique tools to help you.
Lesson Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Monetary Policy [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Understand how the Federal Reserve establishes monetary policy through the activities provided in this lesson plan unit. The guide is intended to accompany the bank's "Money in Motion" exhibit, which can be explored through a virtual...
Unit Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Classroom Economist: Monetary Policy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This edition of the Classroom Economist offers a look at the role of the Federal Reserve System in setting monetary policy, and describes the tools of monetary policy and the role that the banking system plays.
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The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: About the Fed

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federal Reserve Board site page gives a short description of the Federal Reserve System and what it does. Related links.