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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.
Design Your Own Bill - (Department of the Treasury) - Introduces you to money by designing
your own currency.
FDIC Learning Bank Lesson Plans - Here are some lesson plans from the FDIC
on making change for a dollar and deposit insurance.
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.
Lesson Plans - Federal Reserve
Education - (Federal Reserve System) - Get interactive learning tools to introduce your students
to the Federal Reserve, its purpose, and functions.
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!
Econ Explorers Teacher's Guide - (Federal Reserve Bank of New York) -
Students discover the world of economics in their home, neighborhood and school by completing five long-
term projects. Topics include prices, money, careers, savings and banking.
Economics - New York Times - Explore current issues in depth or search economics by
subject.
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland - For Teachers -
Find guides and lesson plans about money and economics. There's also contests for students.
Financial Education Foundation - Educational Resources - These
resources are designed to provide educators with strategies for teaching personal finance education in the
classroom.
It's All About Your $ - A Teacher's Guide - (Federal Reserve
Bank of New York) - Classroom activities to promote economic and financial literacy among upper elementary
and middle school students. Topics include: how to create a monthly budget, demonstrate an understanding of
the barter system and the history of money and the role money plays in an economy.
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.
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