Khan Academy: Banking and Money: Federal Reserve Balance Sheet

Prevent the Federal Reserve System from becoming a dry topic for your middle and high schoolers by using an informative, engaging resource! The cartoon takes your class on a journey with aliens from the planet of Novus to observe the...

As an introduction to the institution and function of banks in society, this video walks viewers through the concept of banking with colorful annotations and simplified narration. The lecture evolves naturally into a discussion about...

In the context of a discussion about real wealth versus the representation of wealth (money), Sal explains the multiplier effect and how 1000 pieces of gold can become 2710 pieces of gold. Viewers will appreciate the annotations and...

The Fed sounds enormous and ominous, but really, the Federal Reserve Bank is comprised of 12 reserve banks across the country. A short video introduces young economists to the duties and responsibilities of the Fed, specifically the...

Learn the differences between Assets and Liabilities, and how to calculate Total Equity. Understand Balance Sheet items like Cash, Accounts Receivable, and Deferred Revenue.

Use the example of purchasing a home to show what a balance sheet might look like in that situation. [9:54]

Introduction to the income statement of a bank (and to income statements in general). [11:59]

Learn the basic concepts behind fractional reserve banking, including balance sheets, required reserves, and excess reserves.

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's American Currency Exhibit includes a Showcase of Bills, a Tour of Exhibits by Era, Historical Context, Artistry and Imagery, and an Index of Bills.

This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the discretionary and mandatory outlays of the US federal government. This lesson is intended for students taking a high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...