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Federal Reserve Education: Money Resources
A collection of lesson plans for teaching students about money.
California Digital Library
University of California: Money Talks
Money Talks is a hands-on, interactive, on-line program that increases the financial literacy capability of youth and young adults by giving them applied experiences that encourage fiscally sound decision-making in marketplace transactions.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Money Laundering Work?
Delena D. Spann describes the ins and outs of money laundering.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Fractional Reserve Banking
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...
Curated OER
Cbc: Bank Profits: 2008
Even though there has been a downturn in the Canadian economy, banks have still made billions of dollars. Explore Canada's six big banks to find out how they made their money.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: American Currency Exhibit
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's American Currency Exhibit includes a Showcase of Bills, a Tour of Exhibits by Era, Historical Context, Artistry and Imagery, and an Index of Bills.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: The Piggy Bank Primer [Pdf]
A workbook for children on how to save and manage their money, and how to create a budget.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: National Bank Acts of 1863 and 1864
This essay describes the purposes and effects of the National Bank Acts of 1863 and 1864.
iCivics
I Civics: Banks, Credit & the Economy
This lesson focuses on the relationship between money, banks, and lending in our economy.
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Washington State Department of Financial Institutions: Right on the Money
[PDF] Booklet provides practical advice on topics such as banking, creating a spending plan, and finding college money.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Banking and the Expansion of the Money Supply
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...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Big Banks, Piggy Banks
Use this informative economics lesson plan. Find out how to save your money. "You will read about safe places for keeping money; you also will learn about places where money can earn money."
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: The History of Money
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis traces the history of money up from coins in ancient times to modern paper, currency, and e-money.
PBS
Pbs: Count on It!: Episode 206 Blossom and Snappy Go to the Bank, Part Ii
Blossom and Snappy continue to try to earn money for a present for Robbie's birthday by having a bake sale. They go back to the bank and learn about checking accounts and loans.
Crayola
Crayola: Money in the Bank
Young bankers and storekeepers practice counting money and making change. They keep their money in this recycled-box bank.
PBS
Pbs: Your Life, Your Money: Educators & Families: Picking a Bank
Learn how to select a bank through comparing and contrasting bank options.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Counterfeit Protection
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.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Spotting Counterfeit Currency
This resource explains how to detect counterfeit money, what to do if you receive it, and the laws against it.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: What Is Money? [Pdf]
This lesson plan is designed to help children understand the problems which arise from the bartering system so they appreciate the role money has in society.
PBS
Pbs: Financial Literacy: On the Money
Explore PBS's "On The Money," program for teens to investigate teens & money, budgeting, bank accounts, credit cards, calculators, and moneymaking ideas.
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Biz Kids: Break the Bank
In this interactive game, you are a worker at a community bank, helping customers get good loans and save for their future. However, the terrible Mr. Boar and his clerks from a payday loan company have infiltrated your bank! Rally the...
PBS
Nova Online: History of Money
A timeline of money from 9000 B.C. to the present day that explains the types of money being used at various times in history.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Multipliers and the Mystery of the Magic Money
Students learn about the purpose of the reserve requirement, how money is "created" in the economy through fractional reserves, and how the Federal Reserve uses the reserve requirement and loans to correct economic instability.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Banks & Credit Unions (Part I)
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...