Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Clean Land Thanks to Us! (Student Page)
How does the government raise money to fund government agencies like the EPA? Through taxes. This lesson looks at the different taxes that are paid by US citizens and how the money is used for things such as cleaning up the environment.
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: How Taxes Affect Us Lesson Plans
This lesson plan will help students understand that taxes can have different effects on different income groups.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Preparing for Tax Day
This unit is to expose students to different types of earnings, determine gross earning, calculate payroll deductions, and net pay. This project will have students journalize payment of payroll, employer payroll taxes, and payment of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Indexing and Its Limitations
How do we adjust for inflation?. It includes review questions and problems.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The Booming 1920s
A good overview of the policies of the Republican administrations in the 1920s that promoted favorable conditions for U.S. industry. Read about how these policies were a disaster for the farm economy.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Over Here
World War I was not fought by Americans just in Europe. Read about the many ways people at home helped the war effort. See how badly German-Americans were treated as anti-German passions were fueled.