The World Bank
About the World Bank Group
In-depth information is presented about the services of The World Bank Group. Also has a section on the top 10 things that The World Bank Group are the largest funders of.
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York provides information in the following areas: About Us, Banking Information, Economic Education, Job opportunities, News Items, Publications, Economic Research, Savings Bonds,...
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House Committee on Financial Services
This website describes the House Committee on Financial Services. The chairman of this committee is Michael G. Oxley. "The Committee oversees the entire financial services industry, including the securities, insurance, banking and...
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.
US Department of the Treasury
Help With My Bank
Helps you find answers to your questions regarding national banks and federal savings associations.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Tortilla Factory [Pdf]
This instructional activity accompanies a story by Gary Paulsen called Tortilla Factory, and teaches students to identify the different types of resources (human, capital, natural, etc.) that go into creating corn tortillas and other...
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Federal Bank of Richmond: My Money
For elementary students, this booklet of activities teaches basic money skills and concepts. Includes lesson plans.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Social Services Employment Resources
Explore Social Services Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Abc's of Banking
This lesson plan is a practical hands-on approach to banking services. The students will be able to integrate banking knowledge with practical personal applications. Students will investigate factors that influence banking services. This...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis contains information about the bank, services offered by the bank, publications by the bank, information on the Federal Reserve, and much more.
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Alabama State Employment Service
The Alabama Internet Job Bank is provided by the Alabama State Employment Service. This system contains listings of job openings located in the state of Alabama.
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Economic History Services: The Panic of 1907
Find out what a bank panic is and read about why the bank panic of 1907 was one of the worst in U.S. history.
Curated OER
National Park Service: John White Colony
This site from the National Park Service details John White and the colony of Roanoke.
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.
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Economic Awareness Council: Bank on It [Pdf]
Examine the reasons for establishing a checking account, learn how to choose an account type, and learn how to balance your checking account.
PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: Conservative Ok Banks on Universal Preschool
Video examines the impact of universal preschool in Oklahoma. Includes an audio version of the story and a transcript.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: What Is a Performance Evaluation?
The site explains the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 that Congress passed to ensure federally insured banks and thrifts to help meet the credit needs of their local community. Includes
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Economic Awareness Council: Ben Knows $: Money Smart Activities for Kids [Pdf]
It is never to early to begin saving money. Use this printable workbook to help young students learn concepts like the difference between want and need, the difference between saving and spending, what banks do, and how to budget to...
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: The [Credit] Card Game
Information and analysis on the practices of the loan industry in America. Focus is on the wave of financial services legislation, which attempts to curb abusive tactics of banks and credit card issuers, that came into effect in 2010.
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Feeding America
At the online home of one of the largest hunger-relief agencies in America, find extensive reporting and analysis of the problem of hunger in the United States, along with information about its network of food banks, a quiz to test...
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Lessons: Special Needs
Ten customizable financial lessons designed for special needs students.
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Info Poll Library: Templates for Surveys/polls
This is a great site that offers sample survey forms for customer satisfaction, employee, automobile, bank service surveys. Gives you an idea how surveys are created.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Modern Economy of Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they examine the economies of the four geographical regions of Texas, consider how...
University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....