Lesson Plan

The US Financial System

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Here is a unique activity in which learners simulate operations of a fractional reserve banking system, ultimately gaining a better understanding of how banks work and process money creation through lending. It includes a Story of Banks comic book with guided reading questions, financial investments and bank scavenger hunt WebQuest, and all instructional materials needed for the simulation.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Classroom Considerations
  • It will require a great deal of preparation time by the instructor
Pros
  • Includes a wealth of resources that could be repurposed for use with a different instructional method
Cons
  • One of the optional videos is no longer available
Common Core