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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: 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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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
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Jokes, Quotations, and Cartoons in Economics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will apply their knowledge of economics to the analysis and interpretation of jokes, quotations, and cartoons in economics. Students will watch a Paul Solman video of an interview of Yoram Bauman, the Stand up Economist....
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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: 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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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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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Beyond Shocks: What Causes Business Cycles?

For Students 9th - 10th
"Beyond Shocks: What Causes Business Cycles?" Conference Series No. 42, June 1998, from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. A collection of articles that can be downloadable in PDF format.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: The Globalization Debate [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate on economics, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis provides this newsletter and lesson plan highlighting the debate of globalization.
Article
The World Bank

World Bank: The Private Sector and Power Generation in China

For Students 9th - 10th
A paper issued by the World Bank on the role of private sector enterprise in "Power development," in China. The full report is in PDF format. (Published in 2000)
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Old Ideas at Work in the New Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis discusses how some old ideas at that time were helping the new way of running the economy. It also tells why a change was made. (Published June 1, 2000 )
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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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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,...
Handout
The World Bank

World Bank Group: Dep Web: Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
This World Bank Group site offers a glossary of terms used in World Bank data and information.
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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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Other

National Bureau of Economic Research: Banking Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough summary on the banking crisis of 2008 is provided by the NBER. (2008)
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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,...
Whiteboard
The World Bank

World Bank Group: Chile Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
See the challenges Chile faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. Many links are provided that talk about Chile's economic development. There are also specific examples of how the bank has made a positive impact in the...
Interactive
Other

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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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

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...
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Federal Reserve Bank

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the complex economic situation in Atlanta during World War II.
Article
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Economic Growth and the Early Industrial Revolution

For Students 5th - 8th
A very thorough look at the industrial growth in the North because of the advent of the Industrial Revolution in America. See what industries grew, how factories became more productive, and find out how the states cultivated economic...