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Government Sites
A Tour Through the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing - 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 - 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.
Educational Materials to Download and Order -
(Department of Treasury) - Educational materials about the redesigned U.S. currency are available for
training, education and consumer information purposes free of charge.
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!
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 Fun Facts & Trivia - Check out these fun facts
and trivia regarding our money.
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.
MoneyFactory.gov - Youth
Education - (Bureau of Engraving) - Get materials, interactive notes, teaching tips, and
more to help teach your kids about 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.
Treasure Trivia Time - Test your knowledge about our new
currency with this fun question and answer style trivia game. A quick hint before you start - all of the
answers to the questions can be found by browsing the New Currency section of the web site.
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!
Educational Materials to Download and Order -
(Department of Treasury) - Educational materials about the redesigned U.S. currency are available for
training, education and consumer information purposes free of charge.
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.
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.
New York Times - Math and Economics -
Explore current issues in depth or search math and economics by subject.
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 - 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 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.
Young
Investor - Find out all the cool ways you can earn and save your money.
Page Revised - 1/7/2009
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