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- 9th - 12th
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Students evaluate the basic rationale, nature, and consequences fo taxes. They describe why governments need taxes as revenue to provide goods and servicesin this series of activities. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain the importance of the Whiskey Tax of 1791 and the Protective Tariff of 1832 and describe the impact of the two tax-related events on the history of the nation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain the content, purpose, and impact of the Tax Reform Acts of 1969 and 1986. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students define and give an example of a progressive tax. They explain how a progressive tax takes a larger share of income from high-income groups than from low-income groups. They examine taxation in other countries. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students define the terms "suffrage" and "poll tax." students discuss the limitations of suffrage as written in the 1901 constitution. They compare and contrast voting qualifications and rights from the Jim Crow era and those of the present. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore how to support their arguments with evidence and reason. It is expected that at the end of this guide students determine where they stand on this controversial issue. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students calculate sales tax and apply discounts regarding a set budget. They create a shopping list, apply tax and discounts, complete a worksheet, and calculate their total cost to equal as close to $1000.00 as they can without going over. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine British and Colonial perspectives on the Stamp Act through classroom simulation and document analysis. They discuss concept of taxes, and determine whether or not the Stamp Act was fair. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use Excel spreadsheets to organize purchases, discounts, sales prices, and sales tax. Students follow step by step instructions and enter formulas as well as use the auto sum feature to calculate required calculations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students comprehend the impact of =93 income tax =94 by discussing in class its role in our society. They analyze the main points of =93 income tax =94 and how it effects the Aberdeen School District. Students compare/contrast foreclosures, IRS, and not paying taxes and how they all work hand in hand. Full Review »

