Resources & Programs by Topic

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The Diverse Economics: People, Perspectives, Careers (DivEc) Conference provides undergraduate economics students with information on the range of career paths open to them and a forum to discuss the importance of having a variety of perspectives in the field of economics.

Grade level: College
Resource Type: Program

Dollars & Sense is a budgeting game for middle and high school students. Students select a lifestyle and budget for expenses and unexpected events. 

Grade Level: Middle School, High School
Resource Type: Student Workbook

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This activity explores the importance of using net price as a way to compare post-secondary education options. Students calculate the net price of two schools, and compare the price of both schools.
Grade Level: High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

Students participate in a simulation that creates a visual representation of the relationship between education and income. 

Grade level: Middle School, High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

In this video by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond an economist explores one of life’s major financial decisions ‘Is College Worth It?’

Grade Level: College, Adult
Resource Type: Video

This issue examines student loans and directs readers to information and tools for managing student loan repayment.

Grade Level: High School, College, Adult
Resource Type: Publication

This issue examines the decision to pursue higher education and directs readers to information and tools for evaluating their education options and potential payoffs.

Grade Level: High School, College, Adult
Resource Type: Publication

Evening with the Fed is a professional development opportunity for educators to hear about current topics in economics and personal finance. Each program consists of a lecture or panel from subject matter experts, followed by a sharing of resources that educators can use with their students. Evening with the Fed is presented by the Richmond Fed in partnership with local organizations engaged in economic and personal finance education.

Grade Level: Educators, General Public
Resource Type: Program

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Econ Focus Reading Q&As are comprised of an article from our Econ Focus magazine accompanied by a quiz. This Econ Focus Reading Q&A is on leading indicators.

Grade Level: High School, College
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

Econ Focus Reading Q&As are comprised of an article from our Econ Focus magazine accompanied by a quiz. This Econ Focus Reading Q&A is on helicopter money.

Grade Level: High School, College
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

This Reading Q&A comes from one of the Richmond Fed’s economic briefs, which are web-exclusive essays on current economic issues and trends. This Reading Q&A is on the economic effects of COVID-19.

Grade Level: High School, College
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

The Richmond Fed on Campus program brings experts from the Richmond Fed into college economics classes throughout the Fifth District to share their knowledge about the Fed, the economy, and the benefits of studying economics.

Grade Level: College
Resource Type: Program

#RichmondFedonCampus

Econ Focus Reading Q&As are comprised of an article from our Econ Focus magazine accompanied by a quiz. This Econ Focus Reading Q&A is on real interest rate.

Grade Level: High School, College
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

Econ Focus Reading Q&As are comprised of an article from our Econ Focus magazine accompanied by a quiz. This Econ Focus Reading Q&A is on business cycles.

Grade Level: High School, College
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

The College Fed Challenge is an academic competition where teams of students research and analyze economic conditions and present their analysis including a recommendation for monetary policy.

Grade Level: College
Resource Type: Program

The Diverse Economics: People, Perspectives, Careers (DivEc) Conference provides undergraduate economics students with information on the range of career paths open to them and a forum to discuss the importance of having a variety of perspectives in the field of economics.

Grade level: College
Resource Type: Program

Fiscal Policy & Monetary Policy: What’s the difference? provides middle and high school students with the chance to examine quotes from the news to distinguish the differences between monetary and fiscal policy.

Grade Level: Middle School, High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

This lesson incorporates the economic concepts of producer, consumer, and productive resources through active exploration.

Grade Level: Elementary
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

Econ Focus Reading Q&As are comprised of an article from our Econ Focus magazine accompanied by a quiz. This Econ Focus Reading Q&A is on full employment.

Grade Level: High School, College
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students participate in an exercise to experience effects similar to those that consumers experience when dealing with unstable prices.

Grade Level: High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

Econ Focus is the economics magazine of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. This publication covers economic issues affecting the Fifth Federal Reserve District and the nation.

Grade Level: College, Adult
Resource Type: Publication

Evening with the Fed is a professional development opportunity for educators to hear about current topics in economics and personal finance. Each program consists of a lecture or panel from subject matter experts, followed by a sharing of resources that educators can use with their students. Evening with the Fed is presented by the Richmond Fed in partnership with local organizations engaged in economic and personal finance education.

Grade Level: Educators, General Public
Resource Type: Program

#EveningwiththeFed

The Richmond Fed on Campus program brings experts from the Richmond Fed into college economics classes throughout the Fifth District to share their knowledge about the Fed, the economy, and the benefits of studying economics.

Grade Level: College
Resource Type: Program

#RichmondFedonCampus

A presentation that introduces high school students to the Federal Reserve's purpose and function, and how it connects to the student and the economy. The pre-recorded presentation comes with a worksheet for students to complete during the presentation.

Grade level: High School
Resource Type: Virtual Presentation

An infographic that describes the Federal Reserve's role in the economy and the ways it connects to your daily life.

Grade Level: High School, College, Adult
Resource Type: Infographic

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The College Fed Challenge is an academic competition where teams of students research and analyze economic conditions and present their analysis including a recommendation for monetary policy.

Grade Level: College
Resource Type: Program

The Diverse Economics: People, Perspectives, Careers (DivEc) Conference provides undergraduate economics students with information on the range of career paths open to them and a forum to discuss the importance of having a variety of perspectives in the field of economics.

Grade level: College
Resource Type: Program

Fiscal Policy & Monetary Policy: What’s the difference? provides middle and high school students with the chance to examine quotes from the news to distinguish the differences between monetary and fiscal policy.

Grade Level: Middle School, High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

Want to learn more about the Richmond Fed? We offer a wide range of speakers on a variety of economic and educational topics.

Grade Level: High School, College, Adult
Resource Type: Program

This lesson highlights both consistency and change over time and is designed as a supplemental resource for students with a basic knowledge of the roles and functions of the Federal Reserve System.

Grade Level: High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

This lesson explores the Fed’s role in key events from 1907-1935.

Grade Level: High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

Students review primary source documents to identify economic indicators, trends of the indicators, and the effects of those trends on the economy.

Grade Level: High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

The booklet provides a detailed explanation of the functions, objectives and organization of the Federal Reserve System.

Grade Level: College, Adult
Resource Type: Publication

Evening with the Fed is a professional development opportunity for educators to hear about current topics in economics and personal finance. Each program consists of a lecture or panel from subject matter experts, followed by a sharing of resources that educators can use with their students. Evening with the Fed is presented by the Richmond Fed in partnership with local organizations engaged in economic and personal finance education.

Grade Level: Educators, General Public
Resource Type: Program

#EveningwiththeFed

An infographic that describes the Federal Reserve's role in the economy and the ways it connects to your daily life.

Grade Level: High School, College, Adult
Resource Type: Infographic

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The College Fed Challenge is an academic competition where teams of students research and analyze economic conditions and present their analysis including a recommendation for monetary policy.

Grade Level: College
Resource Type: Program

Fiscal Policy & Monetary Policy: What’s the difference? provides middle and high school students with the chance to examine quotes from the news to distinguish the differences between monetary and fiscal policy.

Grade Level: Middle School, High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

Econ Focus Reading Q&As are comprised of an article from our Econ Focus magazine accompanied by a quiz. This Econ Focus Reading Q&A is on full employment.

Grade Level: High School, College
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

The booklet provides a detailed explanation of the functions, objectives and organization of the Federal Reserve System.

Grade Level: College, Adult
Resource Type: Publication

My Money is an educational workbook for students in elementary school. Topics include money, coin equivalents, jobs, goods, services and barter. My Money is available in Spanish. View the workbook and the page in Spanish.

Grade Level: Elementary
Resource Type: Student Workbook

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A free, online course that helps students decide what path to pursue after high school.

Dollars & Sense is a budgeting game for middle and high school students. Students select a lifestyle and budget for expenses and unexpected events. 

Grade Level: Middle School, High School
Resource Type: Student Workbook

Request copies for your classroom

This activity explores the importance of using net price as a way to compare post-secondary education options. Students calculate the net price of two schools, and compare the price of both schools.
Grade Level: High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

Students participate in a simulation that creates a visual representation of the relationship between education and income. 

Grade level: Middle School, High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

This issue explores the decision to rent or buy a home and directs readers to information and tools to inform their decision.

Grade Level: College, Adult
Resource Type: Publication

Engage your students with short PSA videos, paired with easy-to-implement classroom activities, to demonstrate economic and personal finance concepts.

Grade Level: High School
Resource Type: Video

This issue directs readers to their credit report and provides a road map for resolving credit report errors.

Grade Level: College, Adult
Resource Type: Publication

The Richmond Fed on Campus program brings experts from the Richmond Fed into college economics classes throughout the Fifth District to share their knowledge about the Fed, the economy, and the benefits of studying economics.

Grade Level: College
Resource Type: Program

#RichmondFedonCampus

This lesson highlights both consistency and change over time and is designed as a supplemental resource for students with a basic knowledge of the roles and functions of the Federal Reserve System.

Grade Level: High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

This lesson explores the Fed’s role in key events from 1907-1935.

Grade Level: High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan

Students review primary source documents to identify economic indicators, trends of the indicators, and the effects of those trends on the economy.

Grade Level: High School
Resource Type: Lesson Plan