Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Arts and Economics
Highlights the vital role the arts play in our economy using key economic concepts like gross domestic product and employment. Incorporating data from a variety of primary sources, this infographic strives to capture the economic...
iCivics
I Civics: State Power: Got a Reservation?
Students discover that states have their own governments and powers separate from the federal government. They learn what those powers are, how they're different from the federal government's powers, and that state governments also give...
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.
Curated OER
Photo of the Federal Reserve Board Building
This Federal Reserve Board site page gives a short description of the Federal Reserve System and what it does. Related links.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Progressive Movement 1890 1920: Progressivism in the White House
Looks at the Square Deal of Theodore Roosevelt, the Progressive goals of William Taft, and at legislation enacted under the New Freedom agenda of Woodrow Wilson.
Other
Emazine: The "Gilded Age" in the United States
This article from a wider history of the world focuses on presidential administrations from Benjamin Harrison in 1890 through the Wilson administration. Read about the domestic policies and foreign affairs from 1890-1920.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Where Did All the Money Go? The Great Depression Mystery
Use this lesson plan to have students investigate how the American economy went from boom to bust in the 1920s. Find the resources needed for the lesson as well as important discussion questions for individual and class consideration.
Other
Wall Street Whiz: The Crash of 1929
Site discusses the role of the Federal Reserve Board in the Stock Market Crash of 1929.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Department of Everything Else: The Conservation Movement
This chapter on the Conservation Movement, from the presidency of Benjamin Harrison, through the substantial support in the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, to the pulling back in the presidency of William Howard Taft, is from an online...
iCivics
I Civics: Banks, Credit & the Economy
This lesson focuses on the relationship between money, banks, and lending in our economy.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: The United States Economy
This site gives a concise outlook of the United States Economy in the early twenty-first century. The summary is brief, but it is easy to read and understand. Includes numerous links to graphs.
Other
Reuters: Ben Bernanke's Speech on the Financial Crisis
A solid "state of the economic crisis" speech by Bernanke that outlines the reasons for the crisis as well as possible U.S. policy responses. 1/13/09
US Department of the Treasury
Secretaries of the Treasury: William G. Mc Adoo
William McAdoo's tenure as Secretary of the Treasury under Woodrow Wilson is overviewed on the official site of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Read about the accomplishments of the Treasury Department under McAdoo including the...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Interview With Betty Friedan
An interview with Betty Friedan with a general introduction to her writings; discusses her thoughts on economic issues facing women.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Monetary Policy: Foundational Concepts
Are you ready to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve? Practice your skills applying monetary policy here!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Rising or Falling Interest Rates Might Affect You
Content brought to you by our partner, Better Money Habits. Explains interest rates as related to personal finance by actions of the Federal Reserve Bank.
Econoclass
Econoclass: Money Creation Simulation
This classroom activity enables students to better understand the role of the Federal Reserve and the control of the money supply. The game takes approximately 50 minutes.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 14: Introduction to Monetary Policy and Bank Regulation
In this chapter, you will learn about the following: The Federal Reserve banking system and central banks, bank regulation, how a central bank executes monetary policy, monetary policy and economic outcomes, and the pitfalls for monetary...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Why It's Important to Understand Economics
This article discusses the importance of understanding economics. Has three main sections: economic education, the evidence, and the consequences.
Other
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: History at Your Fingertips [Pdf]
Describes the history of paper money in the U.S. since it was first issued in 1690, and explains how paper currency is also a reflection of American history.
Curated OER
Federal Reserve Districts in United States
This page from the Federal Reserve Board provides a map of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts with addresses, phone numbers, and links to the following Federal Reserve Banks: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Atlanta,...
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Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Why Money? [Pdf]
Students learn about barter, and the benefits of using money, as they participate in this trading simulation.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Currency
A description of several features on the United States paper currency. Shows enlarged areas of U.S. currency to aide in learning.
Smithsonian Institution
History and Archaeology: The Financial Panic of 1907: Running From History
In this article from Smithsonian Magazine, the author interviews Robert F. Bruner, who co-wrote the book, The Panic of 1907: Lessons Learned from the Market's Perfect Storm, published in 2007, before the meltdown in the U.S. economy...