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Curriculum Materials

The Internet contains a wealth of information for educators albeit, it is sometimes a daunting task to sort through all of the educational material. Here is an overview of Fed Resources available on-line for downloading or ordering. The materials are sorted into three main categories: Economics, Personal Finance, and Social Studies/History. For easy reference, each resource is listed with its appropriate audience and media type. We recommend that you use this list and our revised FederalReserveEducation.org as your starting points.

Economics | Personal Finance | History and Social Studies |  PDF version (185KB)

ECONOMICS
Econ Ed and The Fed—all editions Magazine Y
The Story of Foreign Trade Book N
The Story of Inflation Book N
The Story of Monetary Policy Book N
The Story of the Federal Reserve Book N
The Story of Money Book N
The Story of Trade and Exchange Book N
A Day in the Life of the FOMC Book Y
Everyday Economics—all editions Magazine N
Q & A on U.S. Monetary Policy Book Y
Dr. Econ Website n/a
The Great Economists Treasure Hunt Website n/a
Econ Ed and The Fed—all editions Curriculum Y
The Story of Foreign Trade Curriculum N
The Story of Inflation Curriculum N
The Story of Monetary Policy Curriculum N
The Story of the Federal Reserve Curriculum N
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Classroom Resource Center Website N
Councils for Economic Education (listed by state) Website N
Econ Ed and The Fed—all editions Website N
Economics America: National Council on Economic Education Website N
Fun Facts about Coins (US Mint) Website N
Glossary of Economic Terms Website N
Resources for Economists on the Internet Website N
What's a Dollar Worth Website N
Econ Ed Explorers' Club Booklet Y
Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Simulation Website N
The Fed: Our Central Bank Booklet Y
Strong Dollar, Weak Dollar Booklet Y
Money Connection Video Video/Booklet Y
PERSONAL FINANCE Media Type Age Group PDF
Econ Ed and The Fed—all editions Magazine N
A Penny Saved Book N
Once Upon a Dime Book N
The Story of Banks Book N
The Story of Checks and Electronic Payments Book N
The Story of Consumer Credit Book N
Banking Basics Book Y
Building Wealth Book Y
Personal Finance brochure and poster Brochure/Poster Y
Peanuts and Crackerjacks Website n/a
Fedville Website n/a
American Savings Education Council Website N
Consumer Jungle Website N
Guide to Financial Literacy Resources Website N
Financial Calculators and Tools Website N
Financial Smarts for Teachers Website N
Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy-Financial Smarts for Students Website N
Personal Finance Education Website N
Savers and Borrowers Teacher's Guide/Mutual Funds Video Booklet/Video Y
SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY
A Christmas Present for the President, A Short History of the Fed Book Y
Historical Beginnings Book N
The Bank Holiday of 1933 Book N
Coins of the Ancient Mediterranean World Book N
Currency Points: Understanding our Money Book N
From Rocks to Riches: An Illustrated History of Coins & Currency Book N
Story of American Currency: Booklet and CD-ROM Book N
Closed for the Holiday Book Y
History of Central Banking Book N
Electronic Money Book N
New Designs for your Money: CD-ROM, teacher guide and video Curriculum Y
Discover America One Quarter at a Time Curriculum Y
Dwight D. Eisenhower Bookmark N
Maggie Walker Bookmark N
Sacagawea Bookmark N
Susan B. Anthony Bookmark N
FED101 Website N
American Currency Exhibit Website/CD-ROM N
Fed Today Video Video/Lesson Plan Y
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