Video and
curriculum that cover the Fed's history from its
creation in 1913 to the technological innovations
of 21st century banking. It explores the structure
of the Fed as well as monetary policy, banking
supervision, financial services and more Brochure/Script Order
Video Lesson
Plans
Looks at how communication,
coordination and cooperation interact to make free
markets work. Provides an understanding of our economic
system—one that encourages both individual
freedom and social cooperation.
The Dallas Fed
providesd several publications that encompass a
broad range of economic research topics
Publications
at Other Federal Reserve Banks
High School
A
Day in the Life of the FOMC (FRB Philadelphia)
Learn more about the FOMC with the help of an insider's
perspective on the inner workings of the Federal
Reserve's monetary policymaking body.
Banking
Basics (FRB Boston)
Provides an overview of the banking system for young
people. Topics include check clearing, currency
circulation, methods of payment, electronic banking
and the role of the Federal Reserve. Designed for
students with an understanding of the U.S. banking
system.
Comic
Book Series (FRB New York)
Designed for students, this series presents a lively
and easy-to-understand look at the Fed and the economy.
Currency and the Fed (FRB St. Louis)
Students consider who is pictured on the different denominations of U.S. currency and why, identify and explain the functions of money, and learn some basic facts about money and the Federal Reserve System.
Economic Quiz (FRB Boston)
The economic quiz is designed to test your knowledge of economics. Topics include the Federal Reserve, monetary policy, international economies, fiscal policy, housing, and many others.
FedPoints (FRB New York)
A reference series explaining the structure and
functions of the Federal Reserve System and the
economic concepts relevant to its work.
History
of Central Banking (FRB Philadelphia)
Describes the history of central banking in the
United States from 1791 through deregulation.
In
Plain English (FRB St. Louis)
A guide to the Federal Reserve System, introducing
who we are and what we do. Includes DVD, booklet
and other features.
Katrina's Classroom: Financial Lessons from a Hurricane (FRB Atlanta)
A four-part video-based curriculum designed to teach middle and high school students some of the most important aspects of financial responsibility. Students will meet three families who survived Hurricane Katrina and, because of previous financial planning, are in the process of rebuilding their lives. Told from the perspective of a young person, each story generates powerful insights about the need for financial responsibility.
Money
in Motion (FRB Philadelphia)
"Money in Motion" is a new financial and
historical exhibit that is free, fun and interactive.
The exhibit's 16 displays feature interactive games,
rare artifacts and historical narrative that trace
the history of money and central banking in the
United States. Lesson plans are available.
Show Business: The Economics of Entertainment (FRB Boston)
A learning activity on economics and the entertainment industry that provides an additional tool for teaching and learning about basic economic concepts and some economic history.
U.S.
Monetary Policy (FRB San Francisco)
Provides an introduction to U.S. monetary policy
as it is currently conducted by answering a series
of questions.
