Calculate Your Lifetime Inflation Activity
Learn how to measure changes in inflation over a lifetime.
Welcome to Federal Reserve Education!
A FREE platform with economics and personal finance resources for classrooms and communities.
Equipping K-12, college, and community educators with ready-to-use tools for building lifelong financial security.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
Entrance and Exit Tickets for a General Economics Classroom
Short formative assessments for the general economics classroom.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Time Preference—Why It Is Hard to Save (Lesson 6A)
Investigate the choice between spending now or spending later.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
PACED Pretzels
Learn about and apply the five-step PACED decision-making process.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Credit Bureaus: The Record Keepers
Introduce credit bureaus.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Economic Systems
Contrast market and command economies.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Why is Good Credit Important?
Learn about the importance of your credit history.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Paying Taxes
Feature the different types of taxes people pay.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Money
Highlight how money facilitates economic activity.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
What Is an Economy?
Learn about supply, demand, and the flow of goods and services.
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High School Fed Challenge
The High School Fed Challenge is a research and writing competition that aims to encourage students in grades 9–12 to learn more about economics and promote interest in economics as a subject for study and the basis for a career. Previous study of economics is not required—only intellectual curiosity and interest in exploring an economic theme. Learn more here.
K-12 educators, do you want high quality professional development that is flexible for your schedule? We offer three great self guided, online professional development program options to fit your needs!
