This section provides study questions that require critical thinking skills based on the content of Ch. 13: Money and Banking from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis traces the history of money up from coins in ancient times to modern paper, currency, and e-money.

Mini-learning modules that teach adults how to manage their money wisely and reach their financial goals.

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,...

Visa provides a resource that teachers, parents, and students will all enjoy using. There are lesson plans here for all ages, as well as information about spending decisions, budgeting, and money management. Print your own play money,...

This lesson focuses on the relationship between money, banks, and lending in our economy.

This lesson summary from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking the AP Macroeconomics course. For this lesson summary will review key terms and calculations related to fractional reserve banking, required reserves, excess...

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis presents a page that looks at ways the Bureau of Engraving and Printing protects against the production of counterfeit money.

What if we woke up tomorrow and found that there were no more pennies? Or what if we found that money had disappeared altogether -- not only from our pockets but from banks, stores and all the other places where we would expect to find...

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...

Covers six different kinds of United States paper money used in the 20th and 21st centuries. Focus is placed on whether or not the notes were backed by gold.

Brief overview of demand notes of the Union, commonly called "greenbacks." Gives a historical context for the notes and has many pictures of what they looked like. Includes an activity looking at Union soldier wages.

What are loans and how do they work? How do banks encourage people to save money? Students work on these questions in the context of the College Project.

This task introduces the concept of a step function. It is about the changing balance in a bank account as money is deposited and removed. Aligns with HSF-IF.C.7.b.

Using a Berenstain Bears' book, students are introduced to concepts such as spending, goods, services, income, saving, and interest. Lesson is detailed and has good activities. Includes questions about the story that teach students about...

In 1998, economist Edward Yardeni of Deutsche Bank Securities predicted that the economic difficulties affecting Russia and Asia would soon spread to the US and Europe. In this interview from "Moneyline News Hour with Lou Dobbs," compare...

Students read descriptions of common places to store their money and weigh the benefits and risks of each to decide which one(s) fit their financial goals.

This is a lesson presented by EconEdLink that delivers the dilemma of cash or credit. Includes background information, a problem-solving grid, and great questions.

This informative article talks about Bahrain's economy and how the country is looking to diversify from oil into other ways of making money. A chart gives you some quick facts.

Choose from a word bank to complete ten sentences about terms related to money. Hints are available if needed, and a percentage score is displayed once answers are submitted.