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...
Handout
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: u.s. Monetary Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, created by the Federal Reserve, gives an excellent description of the money supply in the United States. It sets out to answer basic questions, describes how the Federal Reserve creates money, and explains economic...
Website
The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: Monetary Policy Report

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a home site for the Federal Reserve Board which includes links to several other sites with information about U.S. Monetary Policy.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Fiscal and Monetary Policy Process

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students follow each step of fiscal and monetary policy processes, to see the logic of how these tools are used to correct economic instability.
Article
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Achieving Economic Stability: Lessons From the Crash of 1929

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to the text of the speech "Achieving Economic Stability: Lessons From the Crash of 1929" by Gary H. Stern, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. It compares the Crash of 1929 to the Crash of 1987.
Article
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: A Monetary Explanation of the Great Stagflation [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the economic condition of the 1970s termed stagflation. Authors take a different view noting that oil price increases were not as essential to stagflation as thought. They develop the relationship between monetary...
Activity
Other

Tilburg Univ, Center for Economic Research: Discussion

For Students 9th - 10th
Tilburg University's Center for Economic Research provides "Discussion Papers" about economic topics here. Papers are indexed and many can be downloaded.
Lesson Plan
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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Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Ascd: Public Policy: Stop Sequestration

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what sequestration is and how it impacts education. This resource includes an FAQ and explains how citizens can petition congress for change. Includes PDF resources.
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Other

Department of Finance Canada: Fiscal Stimulus Budget 2009 Consultations

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the background for the discussion, by the Department of Finance, of possible initiatives to stimulate Canada's economy. Main points covered are economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy and challenges faced.
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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...
eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Chapter I: Welcome to Economics!: Key Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a list of economics key terms and definitions used in Chapter I: Welcome to Economics! of the TEA AP Macroeconomics online text.
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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.
Unit Plan
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Finance and Money

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Module with video, activities and links to related resources explains basic concepts of money and finance, teaching us about the role of the Federal Rerserve System, U.S. Treasury and economics of the American family.
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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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Other

International Monetary Fund: The Imf at a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
Key information and facts about the IMF are presented.
Primary
Other

Treaty Establishing the European Community

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to the "Treaty establishing the European Community as Amended by Subsequent Treaties: ROME, 25 March 1957." Links are provided for each article.
Website
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
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Road to Emerald City Is Paved With Good Intentions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
'The Wizard of Oz' is perhaps the most popular film ever made. Generations of families have enjoyed this classic tale of Dorothy's struggle to return home from a faraway land. What is not well known, however, is that 'The Wonderful...
Article
The Balance

The Balance: Do Tax Cuts Create Jobs? If So, How?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about different types of tax cuts the government can use to help control unemployment. The article explains how tax cuts create jobs, but it also suggests other steps the government can take that may be more effective.
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Other

Official Bank of Bangladesh

For Students 9th - 10th
Officially representing the Bangladesh Bank, this site offers many economic statistics and data. Links to the left give much background information the financial systems of Bangladesh.
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The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: Beige Book

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to the Beige Book, published eight times per year. Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its district through reports from bank and branch directors, and...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Federal Reserve System

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis webpage provides links to resources about the Federal Reserve System, Board, and Banks.