Taxes
Highlight how taxes pay for the goods and services the government provides.
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Lessons & Activities
46-60 min
Government Spending and Taxes
OVERVIEW
Students match programs for low-income people with the type of economic inequity the program addresses and observe an activity simulating tax payments and transfers.
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
VIDEO Q&A
Economic Lowdown Video Series
Quickly introduce 11 basic economic topics in less than 15 minutes.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Fiscal Policy: The Basics of Taxation and Government Spending
This interactive assignment details basic goverenment taxation and spending concepts.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Understanding the Federal Budget
Introduce the basics of government revenue and spending habits to your students.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Fiscal vs Monetary Policy
Learn about fiscal and monetary policy.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Fiscal Policy: Tools for Influencing the Economy
Illustrate how fiscal policy choices can affect the economy.
