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People use the gold standard to describe the highest quality possible, but in reality, measuring wealth by the gold standard isn't very effective. Discover the ways the Federal Reserve ensures that prices remain stable with a video that details the importance of standards of measurement in currency.
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Instructional Ideas
- Connect the video to a science or math lesson about standards of measurement
- Encourage learners to research the history of the gold standard
Classroom Considerations
- Featured by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, but applicable to any city's lesson on the Fed
- The fourth video in a series of nine about the Federal Reserve
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes a full transcript of the video
- Video is short, making a versatile addition to instruction
Cons
- None