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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Treasury's Learning Vault

http://www.ustreas.gov/education/

Provider: United States Department of the Treasury


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At the United States Department of Treasury Education website, “you can learn all about the history of the Treasury Department, its role in the Federal government, and its mission to serve you.”This site includes answers to frequently asked questions about the Treasury Department, coins, currency, personal finance, taxes, financial markets, accounting and the budget. There are also fact sheets about the Treasury building, the history of the department, currency & coins, and taxes.Special features include:

  • Duties & Functions where you can “learn about the major duties and functions of each Treasury Department Office and Bureau.”
  • History of the Treasury where you can “explore the events and influential leaders that have shaped the Treasury as it exists today.”
  • Tour the Treasury Building where you can take a virtual tour of the Treasury Building through online photo galleries and find information on visiting Treasury facilities.
  • For the Kids provides links to other governmental websites for children.