Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
One of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. The Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank serves the Sixth Federal Reserve District which consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
The Atlanta Fed's Visitors Center and Monetary Museum provides a unique opportunity for visitors. By exploring an exhibit of historical artifacts, you'll discover the fascinating story of money—from barter to modern times. You'll also learn about the turbulent history of banking in America and see examples of rare coins and currency.
- Education Resources Website
Visit the Atlanta Fed's Education Resources website to learn more about regional publications, competitions and online learning.
- Extra Credit
Extra Credit is an online newsletter, posting articles four times a year, designed to help teachers looking for timely information on economic and personal finance topics, lesson plans, and ideas for use in the classroom. Each issue also includes a calendar of upcoming teacher workshops or other events offered by the Fed or its education partners.
- Teacher Workshops and Events
The Atlanta Fed conducts teacher workshops in Atlanta and select branch offices throughout the year. Teachers will gain a deeper understanding of the Federal Reserve System's role in the economy so they can better teach their students.
| Contact the Atlanta Fed | 404-498-7874 | 1000 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 |
| Name | Audience | Grade | Topic | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Economic SIM-ulus Package |
Teachers |
9-12 |
Macroeconomics Monetary Policy The Federal Reserve System |
Classroom Activities Lesson Plans |
| Beyond the Economic Textbook |
Teachers |
9-12 |
Economics Macroeconomics Monetary Policy Money |
Articles Classroom Activities Lesson Plans |
| Extra Credit |
Teachers |
5-8 9-12 |
Macroeconomics Monetary Policy Money Personal Finance |
Articles Classroom Activities Lesson Plans |
| Federal Reserve Structure and Functions |
Students Teachers |
5-8 9-12 |
The Federal Reserve System |
Publications |
| Jobs Calculator |
General Public Students Teachers |
5-8 9-12 College |
Central Banking Economics Macroeconomics Monetary Policy The Federal Reserve System |
Website |
| Katrina's Classroom: Financial Lessons from a Hurricane |
Teachers |
5-8 9-12 |
Personal Finance |
Lesson Plans Videos |
| Monetary Policy: Part Art, Part Science |
General Public Teachers |
5-8 9-12 Adult |
Monetary Policy The Federal Reserve System |
Lesson Plans Videos |
| Myths, tall tales, and urban legends: A lesson on the facts behind the Fed |
Teachers |
9-12 |
Central Banking History Macroeconomics Monetary Policy The Federal Reserve System |
Lesson Plans |
| Myths, tall tales, and urban legends: A lesson on the facts behind the Fed |
Teachers |
9-12 |
Central Banking History Macroeconomics Monetary Policy The Federal Reserve System |
Whiteboard |
| Passport to Globalization |
Teachers |
9-12 |
Economics |
Classroom Activities Lesson Plans |
| T-shirt travels: Using multimedia to teach globalization |
Teachers |
9-12 College |
Economics Macroeconomics |
Website |
| Teaching the Circular Flow Model |
Teachers |
9-12 |
Economics |
Classroom Activities Lesson Plans |
| The Classroom Economist |
Students Teachers |
9-12 College |
Banking Central Banking Economics Macroeconomics Monetary Policy Money The Federal Reserve System |
Videos |
| The Fed Explained |
General Public Students Teachers |
5-8 9-12 College |
Central Banking Economics Macroeconomics Monetary Policy Money The Federal Reserve System |
Videos |
| The Future of Mobile Payments |
General Public Students Teachers |
9-12 College |
Banking Money Personal Finance |
Podcasts |
| Why Students Need to Understand Investing Basics |
Teachers |
9-12 |
Personal Finance |
Articles |
