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Lesson Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: What Does the Fed Do? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn the basic functions of the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States through activities presented in this lesson plan.
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Activity
Other

Bank Reserves and the Money Supply

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, from a larger study titled "Money: What It Is and How It Works," explains the fractional reserve system, which requires banks to hold a certain amount of their deposits as cash. Covers reserve requirements, factors...