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.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: You Can Bank on This! (Part 1)
This is the first of four lessons on banking for elementary students. This lesson provides the students with information on banking; it also allows them to try out some procedures for thinking about money and banking. There is a link to...
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.
PBS
Pbs: Count on It!: Episode 205 Blossom and Snappy Go to the Bank, Part I
Blossom and Snappy learn about money and banking. The puppets want to buy something for Robbie for her birthday, so they decide to do some chores to earn money. Once they've earned some money, they go to the bank to open up bank accounts.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Story of Jack and the Bank Stalk
Fairy tales have always been used to give lessons about life. The story of Jack and the Bean Stalk is a good lesson about the importance of knowing about money and banks. The story of Jack asks the question, "What is money?"
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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.nf Money in the Piggy Bank
Alicia opened her piggy bank and counted the coins inside. Here is what she found: Aligns with 4.NF.A.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Building Block Barter Lesson
Lesson plan for 3 - 5 graders about the advantages of using money instead of bartering.
Digital History
Digital History: Andrew Jackson's War With the Bank of the United States [Pdf]
In a case of "be careful of what you wish for," President Jackson's veto of the rechartering of the Bank of the United States had many ramifications. Read about the banking issues in Jackson's second administration, his on-going war with...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Agent Pincher: P Is for Penny or Where Did Money Come From?
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...
Other
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...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Multipliers and the Mystery of the Magic Money
Young scholars 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.
USA Today
Usa Today: Money
USA Today's Money section covers the very latest in domestic and world economic news. Coverage also includes in-depth articles and editorials.
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.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve System manages our country's finances and is in charge of its monetary policy. Learn about its three primary components: the twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks, the Board of Governors, and the Federal Open Market...
University of Missouri
University of Missouri: Wise Pockets: Berenstain Bears' Trouble With Money
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...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: Civil War Money
Resource gives a history of money through the Civil War. It includes information about what influenced types of money to be made, Confederate currency, and Union currency.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 13: Money and Banking: Self Check Questions
This section provides self-check study questions to aid in understanding the content of Ch. 13: Money and Banking from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 13: Money and Banking: Problems
This section features three problems to solve pertaining to the content of Ch. 13: Money and Banking from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 13: Money and Banking: Review Questions
This section provides review questions to aid in studying the content of Ch. 13: Money and Banking from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.
Other
Wells Fargo Bank: Hands on Banking for Kids
Mini learning modules that teach kids about money and its worth. Students also learn how to set financial goals during these interactive activities.
Other
Wells Fargo Bank: Hands on Banking for Teens
Mini learning modules that teach teens how to manage their money wisely and reach their financial goals.