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Employee Payroll Simulation

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Students simulate creating and calculating employees payrolls using hourly wages, deductions, and proper taxes.

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employment

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checks, employees, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Technology
Ed Software
Database & Spreadsheet

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