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Government Sites
A Tour Through the Bureau of Engraving and Printing - (Department of the Treasury) -
Join Agents Cash and Banks on a fun and exciting tour through the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Learn about
the history of United States currency in History Hall and the process of making new currency in the Production
Room. This is something you have to download, so make sure to ask your parents first.
American Memory - Advertising - Learn how advertising began
in America and how it changed over the years. If you are into vintage things, this is an interesting site.
Catch a Counterfeit - (Bureau of Engraving and Printing) - A fun exercise that will allow
players to familiarize themselves with the new security features. The game also highlights some of the common
faults found in counterfeit bills.
Design Your Own Bill - This fun game is a great way to introduce children to money by allowing
them to design THEIR own currency.
FDIC Learning Bank Lesson Plans - Here are some lesson plans from the FDIC on making
change for a dollar and deposit insurance.
FED 101 Classroom Guides - Get interactive learning tools to introduce your
students to the Federal Reserve, its purpose, and functions.
Federal Reserve Kids Page - The Federal Reserve System, also known as "The Fed," is the
central bank of the United States. It was created to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable
monetary and financial system. Learn more about this agency and take a fun quiz!
Getting Credit -
(Federal Trade Commission) - Credit is so much more than a plastic card. It’s your financial trustworthiness.
Having good credit means it will be easier for you to get loans and low interest rates. Low interest rates usually
translate into smaller monthly payments. That’s important when you borrow money for a car or a place to live.
Sometimes, people even check your credit when you apply for a job.
H.I.P.
Pocket Change - Teachers - Welcome, Teachers, to your re-useable, cross-curricular classroom
resource. Strike it rich and help your students make heads and tails of coins!
Investor Info - Just for Teachers - (Securities and Exchange Commission) - You're
devoting your time and talents to teaching others - here's some information to help you learn how to save and
invest wisely.
Money Match - NewMoney.gov - (Bureau of Engraving and Printing) - A card game
that challenges you to find a matching pair of cards that have the same drawings or pictures of currency design
features. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
Money Math: Lessons for Life - Money-Math is a four-lesson curriculum
supplement for middle schoolers to help teach them personal finance with real-life examples.
MyMoney.gov - (Financial
Literacy and Education Commission) - MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all
Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are planning for college, balancing your checking
account, or creating a good credit history, the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you do it better.
Project CHANGE -
(Securities and Exchange Commission) - Learn the importance of financial literacy. Get advice on saving,
spending and sharing money.
Student Aid On The
Web - (Department of Education) - Free information on preparing for and funding education beyond
high school. Whether you're in elementary or high school, parent or counselor, this site helps you make informed
decisions regarding a college, technical or trade school education and career choice.
Students.Gov - (Department
of Education) - Students.gov provides you with easy access to information and resources from the U.S.
government. From choosing the right college, applying online for financial aid and scholarships, or finding
summer internships or jobs, this site has it all in one place.
Youth Education Materials to Download - NewMoney.gov -
(Bureau of Engraving) - Get materials, interactive notes, teaching tips, and more to help teach your kids about
money.
Other Resources
Banking Kids Page - Parents and Teachers - The Elementary Suite builds upon skills
acquired in school, that are required to complete banking functions for a Savings Account. Here the child will learn
how to deposit funds and withdraw funds from a Savings Account, using progressively more difficult screens. The
puzzles will enhance spelling and math skills.
Consumer Jungle - Teachers - Are you
searching for consumer education curriculum that's interactive, engaging, and ready-to-use? Well then, Consumer
Jungle is the place for you!
Economics - New York Times - Explore current issues in depth or search economics by
subject.
Jump$tart! - Learn about
improving your basic personal financial management skills. Here are tips on balancing a checkbook, and basic
principles involved with earning, spending, saving and investing.
Life
Smarts - The Ultimate Consumer Challenge - The National Consumers League operates
LifeSmarts a flexible classroom or group activity that teaches teens to be smart and responsible consumers and
citizens. It is open to all teens in the 9th through 12th grade. The content and competition questions focus on five
key areas of consumer knowledge that teens need to know to function effectively in today’s marketplace.
Mathematics - New York Times - Explore current issues in depth or search math and
economics by subject.
Money Savvy Generation - Educators Page - A child can have solid reading,
writing, and math skills, but if they cannot manage their money, they will struggle, even fail as adults. You can
change that. You can give them the basic framework to make good financial decisions.
Moneyopolis - Meet
Xerbie, a visitor from outer space who's stranded in Moneyopolis because he couldn't save enough money to
repair his broken spaceship. Help him get back home by answering questions and completing the game.
Planet Orange - Money Education Resources for Teachers - This site was created to
provide teachers with a fun way to explain the basics of earning, spending, saving and investing to your
students.
Practical Money Skills for Life - For Educators - Practical Money Skills for Life hopes to
empower educators, enable student learning, and ultimately support the financial literacy necessary for success
today. Find free lesson plans, profiles of inspiring teachers, discussion of relevant economic topics, and
more.
Practical Money Skills for Life - Teachers Resources - Lesson Plans to teach
money management skills to various age groups.
Teach Children To Save - The ABA Education Foundation established National Teach
Children to Save Day to spotlight the importance of teaching our nation's youth about saving money.
The Centsables -
The animated series, targeted to kids 6-11, features six super-hero friends who through their everyday adventures
and examples teach sound fiscal responsibility and positive behavior.
The
Mint - Ideas for Teachers - This site is designed to help you teach 6-12 graders how to manage
money wisely. We have included some lesson plans developed by the National Council on Economic Education.
You may work online or print hard copies to use in your classroom.
Wise Pockets - Schoolhouse for Teachers - The Wise Pockets World
Schoolhouse is designed to provide educators with strategies for teaching personal finance education in the
classroom. The lesson plans are designed for use in grades 3 - 6.
Page Revised - 12/29/2009
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