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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Fractional Reserve Banking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: What Does the Fed Do? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn the basic functions of the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States through activities presented in this lesson plan.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: What Does the Fed Do?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This collection of lesson materials focuses on how the Federal Reserve System works. Learners will learn how banking systems work and what a fractional reserve banking system is.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Fractional Reserve Banking

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the basic concepts behind fractional reserve banking, including balance sheets, required reserves, and excess reserves.