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- 9th - 12th
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Students work with composition of functions, slopes, averages, and percents, and derive equations based on the information given. They determine the amount of tax a family pay based on a certain income. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the ways that taxes are levied based on taxable income. They analyze how a new series of tax cuts might affect people of different income levels and their tax rates. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the costs and benefits of becoming politically informed and voting. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore the different types of taxes that are paid. Determining what the money is used for and the services it may provide forms the basis of the discussion in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students examine websites and resources related to Bush's 2001 tax plan. They discuss the history of taxes and other tax topics. They look for evidence in the local newspaper of government spending at work. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students explore the U.S. governmental policy of taxation as a tool to influence the actions of both individuals and businesses. Using the internet, classmates explore types of taxes and the purpose of each. In groups, they complete a T-Chart to compare the positive and negative aspects of taxes. Pupils write an editorial for the local newspaper about the potential effects of a current tax proposal. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the use of tax incentives by local governments to solve economic or environmental problems. Using the incentives, they evaluate the costs and benefits of each. They use the internet to answer questions at the end of the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of a personal federal income tax. They conduct research and participate in class discussion in order to deal some of the issues. They include why there is an individual income tax and how the money is used. Also the structure of the tax is covered. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 1040, citing particular line items that are pertinent to an artist acting as an entrepreneur. They explore various sources of income and the importance of keeping accurate income records. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the uses of and considerations in levying taxes. They explore how tax cuts affect income. Students calculate tax rates from taxable incomes. They reflect on how society as a whole is affected by inequalities in the tax system. Full Review »
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