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Curated OER

Chapter 13: Money and Banking

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Where does money come from? If your class can't answer this question (beyond "my parents"), this presentation will be a timely and appropriate way to teach them. Details about currency, money supply, and the banking system, help explain...
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US Senate

Transparency and Federal Reserve Monetary Policy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the country's need for the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve to be less secretive and more transparent. Link to file that requires Adobe Reader.
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The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: About the Fed

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federal Reserve Board site page gives a short description of the Federal Reserve System and what it does. Related links.
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The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: Regulations

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to a detailed summary of regulations issued by the Federal Reserve Board.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Structure and Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, this pamphlet describes the roles of the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors, 12 regional banks, and Federal Open Market Committee in fostering a sound economy.
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Handout
The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: The Fed Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to "The Federal Reserve System/Purposes & Functions," a publication of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This book is available as a complete publication or by chapter. The book covers...
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The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: Supervision Manuals

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to various Supervision Manuals for the Federal Reserve Board.
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Primary
The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: The Strategy of Monetary Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
An address discussing in detail the monetary policy objectives, instruments, open market operations, and more. Includes information on the Federal Open Market Committee also.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Doug Levinson: What Gives a Dollar Bill Its Value?

For Students 9th - 10th
The value of money is determined by how much (or how little) of it is in circulation. But who makes that decision, and how does their choice affect the economy at large? Doug Levinson takes a trip into the United States Federal Reserve,...
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Other

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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Handout
The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: The Structure of the Federal Reserve System

For Students 9th - 10th
This page, part of an expanded discussion on the Fed, explains the structure of the Federal Reserve System.
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Website
The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: Board Meetings

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a schedule of past and future meetings of the Federal Reserve Board.
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Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Federal Reserve System

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis webpage provides links to resources about the Federal Reserve System, Board, and Banks.
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Website
The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a brief description of the Federal Reserve and lists the responsibilities given to the Federal Reserve.
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Curated OER

Photo of the Federal Reserve Board Building

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federal Reserve Board site page gives a short description of the Federal Reserve System and what it does. Related links.