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The Federal Reserve for Students

The Federal Reserve Education Web site, www.federalreserveeducation.org, offers a wealth of information, resources, and instructional materials on economics and personal finance. Ranging from online newsletters to downloadable materials to a virtual tour of an exhibit at a Federal Reserve Bank, these materials are designed to expand students' understanding of the Federal Reserve System, economics, and how they affect personal finances. All are available free of charge.

 

Publications

http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fred/

  • Econ Ed and the Fed  These online newsletters for students and teachers, produced by individual Federal Reserve Banks, explore topics in economics and the role of the Federal Reserve. They also include teacher resources, and information about professional development and student learning opportunities.
    • EconEdNet
    • FedEd
    • Inside the Vault
    • The Ledger
    • On Reserve
  • Pathways to Getting Ahead  This booklet for young adults relates economic policy decisions to personal finances and emphasizes the importance of building personal assets.
  • Publications Catalog  You can use this online catalog to order the publications of the Federal Reserve.

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Videos

http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fred/

  • The Fed Today  This 13-minute video examines the history, structure, and role of the Federal Reserve.
  • Video Lending Program  The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis lends educational videos on economics and personal finance for the price of postage. Use this site to download the order form.

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Interactive Media

http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fred/

  • American Currency Exhibit  This online exhibit shows the changing face of American money. Students can tour the exhibit by era and learn about the currency's imagery and historical context.
  • Atlanta's Monetary Museum  This online exhibit tells the story of money from bartering to the development of the Federal Reserve.
  • Building Wealth  This is a beginner's guide to a secure financial future, including goal-setting and budgeting activities.
  • Fed Card Trivia  This online trivia game tests students' learning about American currency.
  • Federal Reserve System in Brief  On this page students will find an online tutorial about the Federal Reserve System and a crossword game.
  • Fedville  In this online game, students can explore “Fedville,” a virtual town with a Federal Reserve Bank, where they will learn about the history of money.
  • FOMC Simulation  Here teachers will find a role-playing activity in which students play members of the powerful Federal Open Market Committee.
  • Great Economists Treasure Hunt  This online game tests students' understanding of economic theory, economists, and periods of economic history.
  • In Plain English: Making Sense of the Federal Reserve  This graphics-based tutorial explains the structure and function of the Federal Reserve System.
  • Money in Motion  Here students can take a virtual tour of a permanent exhibit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia that traces the changes in American currency from the 1600s to the present day.
  • New England Economic Adventure  This site offers tutorials, information, games and resources focused on the economic history of New England .
  • Peanuts and Crackerjacks  On this site students will find an interactive game on the economics of professional sports teams and an economics tutorial in the form of a sports page. The site also includes a teachers guide.
  • Richmond's Money Museum  Here students can take a virtual tour of Richmond 's Money Museum , which traces the history of money from ancient times to the present.
  • What Is a Dollar Worth?  This site introduces students to the concepts of inflation and the Consumer Price Index through an online calculator.

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Online Learning

http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fred/

  • A Day in the Life of the FOMC  This tutorial gives students an insider's perspective on the workings of the Federal Reserve's monetary policymaking body.
  • Ask Dr. Econ  This online study aid allows students to find the answers to their questions about topics in economics.
  • Consumer Information  This is an online resource for information on consumer issues-from identity theft to credit reports.
  • Dollars and Cents  Here students can find a wide range of information about money, including how to spot counterfeit currency and how currency is circulated.
  • Economic Literacy Program  This site provides information on initiatives to improve economic literacy.
  • Great Economists and Their Times  Here students will learn about the major economists and their theories through a tutorial and a timeline.
  • Interest Rates: An Introduction  This online tutorial introduces students to the concept of interest and explores the role of the Federal Reserve in setting interest rates.
  • Money, Money, Money  This is an online resource for information on the history of money.
  • Index of Federal Reserve Economic Research  This site provides access to a searchable database of the Federal Reserve's economic research.

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Federal Reserve Web Sites

http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fred/

The Web sites of the individual Federal Reserve Banks provide up-to-date information on Bank-sponsored professional development opportunities for teachers and learning opportunities for students.

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Personal Financial Education

http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/pfed/

This page offers easy access to a wide range of information about personal finance provided by the Federal Reserve from e-banking to home mortgages. Students search by main topic then link to other pages or sites that provide the content.

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FED 101: The Federal Reserve Today

http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fed101/index.htm

At this site students take an interactive journey to learn about the Federal Reserve's history, structure, monetary policy, banking supervision, and financial services. Features include:

  • The Life of a Check
  • The Life of a Dollar Bill
  • Where's the Money?
  • Examiner for a Day
  • Fed President Interviews
  • Interactive games: Fed Match, Word Search, Fed Clue Quizzes

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