Instructional Video8:47
Crash Course

Monetary and Fiscal Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics

12th - Higher Ed
Today, Craig is going to dive into the controversy of monetary and fiscal policy. Monetary and fiscal policy are ways the government, and most notably the Federal Reserve, influences the economy - for better or for worse. So we’re going...
Instructional Video2:16
Curated Video

The Federal Reserve

9th - Higher Ed
Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.
Instructional Video11:49
Weird History

History of the US Dollar

12th - Higher Ed
Though the United States dollar was officially adopted in 1785, paper currency didn't fully enter circulation until the Civil War. The current appearance of modern US bills developed only after a long period of economic development based...
Lesson Plan1:21
Federal Reserve Bank

The Fed Is Protecting Your Money

11th - 12th Standards
A dollar bill, a check, a credit card, and... a cow? What exactly are the various forms of payment that exist today? Your learners will identify the three functions of money in this lesson. In addition, they will discover the most...
Instructional Video
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: The Federal Reserve

9th - 10th
The Federal Reserve System (also known as the Federal Reserve, and informally as the Fed) is the central banking system of the United States.