What types of government programs are designed to improve economic inequity in the United States? Introduce your learners to government programs, such as low-income housing, Social Security, and Medicaid, how they work to improve...

Review the difference between discretionary and non-discretionary fiscal policy, and the various types of government actions that belong in each category.

Where does the long run aggregate supply curve in graphs of an inflationary and recessionary gap? Check out this video for instruction on this process, as well as to learn about the motivations behind monetary and fiscal policy in...

Because many of your older students are probably getting their first jobs, it could be an appropriate time to discuss taxes. This presentation defines deductions, types of taxes, purposes of paying taxes, and the forms required to file...

What is income tax and how much of my pay check goes to paying it? The class finds out what a W-2 is, and how it is used to file a 1040EZ tax form. Tax tables, forms, and links are included to make this task as easy as possible. 

Who fixes the swings at the park? The class creates a community bulletin board to explore the goods and services provided for their community in both the private and government sectors. They discuss taxes, consumers' wants and needs, and...

Students explore the components of an employees paycheck. In this economics lesson plan, students calculate gross pay, net pay, Social Security, Medicare, and various taxes. Students interview local business employees about various...

Give your honors economics class a head start with a three-page study guide focused on tax and spending in the US. There are 10 graphs to analyze along with 36 fantastic guiding questions. Maybe your A students can do your taxes this year!

Using his example of a growing village bank, Sal (the narrator) explains the ins and outs of the banking business, mostly from the perspective of the banker. This point of view can be helpful for people who see the bank as an institution...

Students explain the electronic preparation and transmission of tax returns. They describe the ways to prepare and transmit tax returns and explain the benefits of electronic tax return preparation and transmission.

Students practice filling out the United States Federal 1040EZ tax form and share examples in a class discussion. A written exam is provided to help assess cumulative comprehension.

The class examines the new tax cut plan proposed by President Bush. They practice calculating income tax rates and interpreting the data. Then they research topics that are of interest to them related to taxes.

This is part two in a four-part instructional activity on banking and personal finance. For this instructional activity, learners analyze whether or not they have made a good purchase, then discuss how to make an informed decision about...

To study circular flow, learners use the plans to trace through a series of interconnected economic and financial flows to explain the workings of the American economy. They use the model developed to comprehend the effects of Federal...

Students discuss income and expenses. For this lesson on money, students define income and expenses, after whith they keep track of their income and expense transactions on a basic ledger.

Students are able to define and give an example of a proportional tax and the impact that it can have on different income groups and explain how a proportional tax takes the same percentage from all tax groups.

Explore the concept of budgeting with sixth graders. They will pick a career on note card made by the teacher. They then use the information on the card such as salary, expenses, and career to create a life for themselves. They also...

Introduce your elementary students to US Government. This slide show briefly defines the three levels and branches of government, and  taxes. Tip: Use this resource to introduce the topic by asking students what they know, clearing up...

Fourth graders explore the concept of taxes and gather relevant information to become a tax 'expert. In this taxes lesson, 4th graders work in teams to find information regarding different areas in taxes. Students work together to...

Eleventh graders study the American Revolution. In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze primary sources. Students participate in a simulation on taxes. 

Learners play a game about taxation where they have tax collectors that simulate the feelings and reasons that led to the American Revolution. In this taxation lesson plan, students learn about why the people in the colonies were so...

In this tax worksheet, learners solve 1 problem about taxes.  Students find the federal and state tax on a given amount of money.

Learners complete math word problems.  In this taxes lesson, students discuss taxes and why they are necessary.  Learners research the history of taxes, write a summary of their findings, determine the sales tax in their area and...