Your Connection to the Economy and the Federal Reserve
Learn about how the Federal Reserve connects to your daily life.
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Lessons & Activities
31-45 min
Your Connection to the Economy and the Federal Reserve
OVERVIEW
Did you know that households generate nearly 70% of the economic activity in the United States? In this lesson, students will explore the interdependent relationship between households and the Federal Reserve using this infographic.
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Alexander Hamilton & Central Banking
Learn about Alexander Hamilton's impact on the United States and central banking.
MODULES
31-45 MIN
Making Sense of the Federal Reserve
Introduce the structure of the Federal Reserve and the basics of monetary policy.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Open for Business: Understanding the Fed's Discount Window
Learn about the Federal Reserve's discount window.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Fiscal vs Monetary Policy
Learn about fiscal and monetary policy.
CURRICULUM UNITS
Teaching the New Tools of Monetary Policy
Resources for teaching the Fed's monetary policy tools in an ample-reserves framework.
