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Chapter 34: Income Inequality and Poverty Lesson PlanChapter 34: Income Inequality and Poverty Lesson Plan
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Chapter 34: Income Inequality and Poverty

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Displaying the causes, trends, and effects of income inequality, this presentation covers the wide gap between wealth and poverty in the United States. The navigational tool will help lecturers guide the conversation. The key terms in the last slides will assist in reviewing and reinforcing the material. Additionally, the information in the slides is easy to understand and could be broken down into several class sessions.

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poverty, income inequality, lorenz curve, social studies
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
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