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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: The Pickle Patch Bathtub [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A instructional activity based on The Pickle Patch Bathtub by Frances Kennedy, where students learn about making choices in how to spend money, and how to set goals and develop a savings plan.
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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....
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Wells Fargo Bank: Hands on Banking for Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
Mini learning modules that teach teens how to manage their money wisely and reach their financial goals.
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Wells Fargo Bank: Financial Information for Young Adults

For Students 9th - 10th
Mini learning modules that teach young adults how to manage money wisely and reach their financial goals.
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The Central Bank of Chile (El Banco Central De Chile)

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of the Central Bank of Chile contains information about the general and specific economy of Chile. Also, it contains photos of the various currency denominations used in Chile.
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Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: Avengers Comic Teaches Mad Money Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
The Avengers teach Spider-Man the principles of saving and spending as they save a bank from the evil powers of Mole Man. This site includes an online comic book, an instruction guide for teachers, and a budget worksheet.
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Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Fdic)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the FDIC which insures deposit accounts at more than half of all federally and state-chartered banks and thrifts against failure.
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Wells Fargo: Hands on Banking: Elementary School Course

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learning game for younger students in a lesson in economics in which students learn about banking, saving, budgeting, and money.
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Other

The Privateer Gold Pages: A History of u.s. Paper Money

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers six different kinds of United States paper money used in the 20th and 21st centuries. Focus is placed on whether or not the notes were backed by gold.
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Economic Awareness Council: Ben Knows $: Money Smart Activities for Kids [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 8th
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...
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University of Exeter: Money in North American History

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about money in North America from Wampum to electronic transfer.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Leslie Brock Center for the Study of Colonial Currency

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discusses the different kinds of paper money released by each of the colonies and the disputes, controversies, and arguments that resulted.
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Ally: Adventures With Money;: Planet Zeee and the Money Tree

For Students K - 1st
Comic book for elementary students helps with understanding money concepts.
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University of Exeter: Britain and European Monetary Union

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the strength of the British pound sterling and why England has chosen not to join its European neighbors in the use of the Euro as a common currency. The author has a background in research and in the history of finance.
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Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: The Payoff

For Students 9th - 10th
Help Alex and Jess make smart financial decisions within the tight three-day deadline and complete their video for the competition in this experiential game.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: A Day in the Life of the Fomc

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Federal Open Market Committee and the nation's monetary policymakers.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: The Federal Reserve System

For Students 9th - 10th
The site maintained by the Federal Reserve District explains monetary policy, and supervisory and regulatory role of the U.S. Federal Reserve System.
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The World Bank

World Bank Group: Kyrgyz Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a description of the economy and development of the Kyrgyz Republic from the perspective of the World Bank. Read about economic policy, human development, and World Bank programs.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Payment Cards [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A consumer primer on different types of payment cards (i.e., credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards), and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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The White House

The White House: Recovery, Your Money at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains to everyone what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is meant to do, track the spending associated with the act, and provide accountability for the act.
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Bank of America: 8 Simple Ways to Save Money

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses eight way to save money including recording spending, saving for a goal, making a budget, plan on saving, choose something to save for, and pick the right tools.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco: American Currency Exhibit: Metal Standards

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about the expansion of the United States Currency, with links to other related sources.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: It's a Not So Wonderful Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson students learn about banks and banking. The study the fractional reserve system, and the role the Fed plays in the money creation process.
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MsMoney

Ms Money: Deciphering Your Bank Statement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains the items that appear on a bank statement and also includes procedures for reconciling a bank statement. Click on the headings for more information. Also, explore the additional financial topics by clicking menu items.

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