This subsection of the Kids Stuff module provides links and descriptions to electronic government resources appropriate for kids and teens that relate to the topics of Money and Business.
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Key Resources
- FED101
The Federal Reserve
http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fed101/
An interactive website on how the history and organization of the Federal Reserve. - Federal Reserve Kids Page
The Federal Reserve
http://www.federalreserve.gov/kids/default.htm
Educational information site on how the Federal Reserve works. - H.I.P. Pocket Change
United States Mind
http://www.usmint.gov/kids/
This fun and education site for students and teachers provides information on U.S.
coins, the United States Mint, and U.S. history. - Kids.gov - Money (K-5)
http://www.kids.gov/k_5'k_5_money.shtml
Helps kids find information on money, banking, saving and investing and provides links to other government as well as non-government sites. - Kids.gov - Money (grades 6-8)
http://www.kids.gov/ - Grades 6-8 - Money
Helps middle and high school students find information on earning money, banking, saving, and investing. Also provides links to other government and non-government resources. - Kids' Pages
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
http://www.uspto.gov/go/kids/
Online activities and games help kids learn about inventors and intellectual property. Kids will find information about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. - Minimum Wage Laws in the States
U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/esa/miniwage/america.htm
State-by-state information on minimum wage rates will be helpful to teen workers. - MyMoney for Kids
U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission
http://www.mymoney.gov/kids.shtml
Links to financial education resources on budgeting, taxes, credit, financial planning and more are provided. - Savings Bonds for Kids!
Bureau of the Public Debt
http://www.publicdept.treas.gov/sav/savkids.htm
Fun games and facts help promote financial literacy and provide information on U.S. savings bonds. - Social Security Online Kids' Place
U.S. Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/kids/kids.htm
Education site provides information on how Social Security works. - Treasury Education
U.S. Department of the Treasury
http://www.ustreas.gov/education/index.html
Educational links on the history and activities of the U.S. Department of Treasury. - Youth Education
Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing
http://www.bep.treas.gov/newmoney/main.cfm/learning/
Downloadable educational materials and online games and activities introduce youth to real and counterfeit U.S. currency.
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