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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!
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 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.
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.
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!
Economics - New York Times - Explore current issues in depth or search economics by
subject.
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.
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 - 10/30/2009
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