Resources

How to start Banking in School Program from Michigan

	Michigan, with 48 credit unions in 306 schools;
	Virginia, with 11 credit unions in 54 schools;
	Wisconsin, with 18 credit unions in 42 schools;
	Texas, with 13 credit unions in 25 schools;
	New York, with four credit unions in 21 schools; and
	Massachusetts, with six credit unions in 20 schools.

MoneyU

ING Unsung Heroes Application - ING website

Longwood Schools Presentation to Students

TFCU Financial Calculators

TFCU Bank at Schools

Federal Reserve Bank - free resources

Merrill Lynch

Elementary Middle School High School

	Credit Unions Rock - An excellent variety of information on a wide range of subjects from what is a credit union and how to become a member to tips on buying a car and planning a wedding.
	Understanding Credit Cards
	Understanding Vehicle Financing
	The Consumer Credit Education Task Force (CCETF) See the above for ordering information Order, "Credit: Tool or Trap". A video guide for teachers in five segments on bankruptcy, credit and more in easy to use format!

Financial Literacy Quizzes: 1 and 2 and 3

Freddie Mac - Freddie Mac is putting together a (new) interactive computer-type game on financial education. They hire consultants that work on youth television programming to do the text so it is age relevant. www.credit-power.com

HANDS ON BANKING

Kids Saver
Kid-Friendly Saving Software www.kidsaversnetwork.com

Young Money Magazine www.youngmoney.com
Young Money is about getting in the financial game. From earning, investing and spending money to entrepreneurship, college and careers, YoungMoney.com and Young Money magazine offers compelling content, community and e-commerce for today's young adult.

Money Matter$ intro to class.

TFCU intro to services

Age	Website	Description
6-adult	Citi financial education programs	Citi's financial education curriculum, Use Credit Wisely, Becoming an Entrepreneur, Young Investor's Network, How Money Works, and videos
15-adult	Basics of Saving and Investing Investor Protection Trust	The Basics of Saving and Investing: Investor Education 2020 guide is an investor education and protection teaching guide.
4-18	Common Cents - (by State Farm) http://www.statefarm.com/kidstuf/commoncents/ index.htm	All about introducing good money habits in a fun, memorable way to kids from kindergarten to 12th grade. It's never too early or too late to develop good money sense! Interactive fun and simulations!
10-adult	Wells Fargo http://www.handsonbanking.com/	Money Management activities/lessons for 4th grade through adult from Wells Fargo
4-8	Big Money Adventure - http://www.agedwards.com/public/content/ fcgi/bma/frontpage.fcgi	Visit Rainbow Castle, Storybook Adventures, or Start Trader to learn about investing.
4-10	Wise Pockets Clubhouse http://www.wisepockets.com	Wise Pockets Clubhouse for kids, parents, and teachers to learn about money management.
6-12	Kids Bank.com http://www.kidsbank.com/	Join the KidsBank.comâ„¢ characters on a tour of Money, Savings, Interest, Checking, and Electronic Banking.
6-18	Government Websites for kids http://www.treas.gov/kids/	Government websites for kids - each with their own unique interactive simulations.
8-18	The Mint.org http://www.themint.org	Learn about money management
8-15	Fleet Kids http://www.fleetkids.com	Learn about managing money and starting a business with fun and entertaining games (Bank of America)
8-18	Zillions http://www.zillions.org	Consumer Reports website for kids.
10-16	Saving for My Summer Vacation http://www.investoreducation.org/ flash/savings_game.cfm	Alliance for Investor Education - saving simulation
10-18	Savings Bonds for Kids http://www.publicdebt.treas.gov/sav/savkids.htm	Learn all about savings bonds.
10-18	Consumer Jungle - www.consumerjungle.org	Consumer literacy simulation for young adults
10-adult	Banking on our Future http://www.bankingonourfuture.org/default.htm	Wells Fargo Bank - Learn basics of banking, budgeting, savings & checks, power of credit, and investing.
10-18	What will it take to be a millionaire calculator http://www.calcbuilder.com/cgi-bin/calcs/5.8/SAV1.cgi	Interactive calculator
16-adult	Choicenerd.com http://www.choicenerd.com	Addresses important life and career development issues in a quick convenient manner
12-18	Escape from Knab http://www.escapefromknab.com	A series of financial decision-making experiences on the fictitious planet, Knab where visitors discover the results of their actions and decisions.
16-adult	Feed the Pig http://www.feedthepig.org	from AICPA with calculators, articles, and tips for saving money from every stage of life
13-18	Planet Orange http://www.orangekids.com	Tackle topics that range from the value of money, to setting a budget, understanding credit, and savings goals for the future.
14-21	Moneyopolis http://www.moneyopolis.com	Learn to manage money simulation (Ernst & Young)
14-adult	Top 10 Dot Cons (Scams) http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/ dotcon/text.htm	From FTC website - the top 10 scams with tips for consumers.
15-adult	12 Financial Principles You Need to Know http://www.aba.com/Consumer+Connection /Young_Adults_main_page.htm	American Bankers Association - includes calculators and quizzes
16-adult	EdWise http://www.edwise.com	Online Financial Planning Guide with a useful loan management tool for college-bound students.
16-adult	LavaMind http://www.lavamind.com	Three unique simulations designed to teach business, math and economics - Gazillionaire, Zapitalism, and Profitania
15-20	Young Biz http://www.youngbiz.com	Teen website for young entrepreneurs.
12-18	Cost of Paying Minimum Balance calculator http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calc/minPayment.asp	Interactive calculator
14-21	Thinking About Dropping Out of School http://www.dol.gov/asp/fibre/dropout.htm	Department of Labor statistics
14-21	Wall Street Journal Teen Center http://www.wsjclassroomedition.com/teen/index.html	Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition Teen and College Centers with articles and lessons about life
14-adult	Young Money Magazine http://www.youngmoney.com	Young Money magazine for teens and young adults

Utah Financial Literacy Web sites

	Family Economics & Financial Education FEFE provides free curriculum materials to help educators effectively teach family economics and finance to their students.
	Jump$tart Coalition This organization maintains (with the help of the National Institute for Consumer Education) a searchable database of personal finance educational materials. There's also a section that lists personal financial management guidelines and benchmarks. Be sure to visit the Utah Jump$tart Web site and view the Utah Jump$tart Speakers Bureau Directory (pdf).
	Hands On Banking Wells Fargo Bank created this extensive resource for kids, teens, high school students and adults. It also includes a Teacher's Guide.
	Bank High School - Teachers Financial literacy resources created by Zions Bank.
	Bank Jr. - Teacher's Area Fun games and activities for Elementary school students created by Zions Bank.
	Identity Theft Information from the Better Business Bureau.
	Consumer Jungle Helping turn high school students into savvy consumers without putting them to sleep.
	EconEdLink A Thinkfinity resource created by the National Council on Economic Education.
	Practical Money Skills for Life A free Web site designed to help educators, parents and students practice better money management for life.
	The Stock Market Game Help your students learn about the stock market by giving them the opportunity to invest a hypothetical $100,000 in a real-time portfolio.
	American Bankruptcy Institute The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) is the largest non-partisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency.
	Online Financial Tools Free and easy online calculators and financial tools.
	ConsumerCents Materials Educators can download FREE financial literacy materials -- but a registration is required. Financial topics include: Setting Financial Goals, Spending Plans, Organizing Personal & Financial Records, Checking Accounts, Debt Management, Credit Report.

Lesson Plans

	General Financial Literacy Lesson Plans USOE approved lessons on the Utah Education Network's web site.
	EconEdLink Lessons A Thinkfinity resource created by the National Council on Economic Education.
	ItAllAddsUp - Teacher's Guide
	Jump$tart Coalition - Search
	The Mint - Lessons
	National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) - Teacher Portal
	Practical Money Skills for Life Lessons
	Your Bank and You - Utah Banker's Association
	Money Math: Lessons for Life A four-lesson curriculum supplement that addresses 7-9 grade mathematical concepts using real-world financial scenarios.

Online Tutorials / Demos

	Banking Tutor - Interactive Statements These online tutors will help you understand all the details of writing checks, reading bank statements, reviewing credit reports and more.
	Banking Tutor - Debit/ATM Cards Primer Learn all about debit cards with this handy guide.
	Budget Basics - Sense and Dollars
	Checkbook Basics
	Federal Reserve Teacher Resources This Web site houses several interactive tools and resources for educators, students and parents.
	KidsBank.com KidsBank.com™ is a tutorial website brought to you by Sovereign Bank that explains the fundamentals of money and banking to children.
	Personal Financial Education: There's a Lot to Learn About Money The Federal Reserve System's web site offering comprehensive personal financial education resources and links.
	The Scoop on Spending - Sense and Dollars

Vocabulary

	Standard One
	Standard Two
	Standard Three
	Standard Four

Illinois - the Rotary Challenge