FED 101

Type of Resource: Research Resources, Online Activities, Online Multimedia Presentation
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Recommendation:

FED 101 is well organized and visually interesting. The site offers a variety of presentation methods to maintain student interest. Good resources and guides are provided for teachers.

Description:

This site is an introduction to the Federal Reserve; its purpose and functions. The following topics are covered on this site: history of the Federal Reserve; Structure; presidents of each Federal Reserve Bank; How the Fed creates money; services the Fed provides to banks and the Treasury, and the Fed´s role as bank regulator. Quizzes, a video, games, a glossary and resource list all further support these topics.

Possible uses:

Teachers can use components of this site to teach or demonstrate a specific topic related to the Federal Reserve or use the entire site for a more in-depth study. Students can use the site for research and to develop questions for further study.

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Research Resources, Online Activities, Online Multimedia Presentation

Acrobat PDF, Real Player