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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Field trips to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (also known as the Philadelphia Fed and Philly Fed), home to the first Bank of the United States, allow groups to step into the world of America’s financial system. The bank’s Money in Motion exhibit features a variety of artifacts and interactive elements such as a 25-foot tower of shredded bills that amount to $100 million, a currency cart of $5 bills totaling $1.35 million, paper money and coins that were in circulation during colonial times, the Banker’s Challenge game, and more. Money in Motion is open to students, scout, homeschool, and camp groups both large and small; however, groups of more than 10 are required to reserve a tour at least two weeks in advance.
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History Museum Lesson Plan
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A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Field trips to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (also known as the Philadelphia Fed and Philly Fed), home to the first Bank of the United States, allow groups to step into the world of America’s financial system. The bank’s Money in Motion exhibit features a variety of artifacts and interactive elements such as a 25-foot tower of shredded bills that amount to $100 million, a currency cart of $5 bills totaling $1.35 million, paper money and coins that were in circulation during colonial times, the Banker’s Challenge game, and more. Money in Motion is open to students, scout, homeschool, and camp groups both large and small; however, groups of more than 10 are required to reserve a tour at least two weeks in advance.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Field trips to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (also known as the Philadelphia Fed and Philly Fed), home to the first Bank of the United States, allow groups to step into the world of America’s financial system. The bank’s Money in Motion exhibit features a variety of artifacts and interactive elements such as a 25-foot tower of shredded bills that amount to $100 million, a currency cart of $5 bills totaling $1.35 million, paper money and coins that were in circulation during colonial times, the Banker’s Challenge game, and more. Money in Motion is open to students, scout, homeschool, and camp groups both large and small; however, groups of more than 10 are required to reserve a tour at least two weeks in advance.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
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