Family Income

High school learners compare economic outcomes for 3 racial groups under the presidencies of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan by analyzing a series of graphs, answering questions from a worksheet, and participating in a discussion.

Most adults dread April 15 — tax day! Tax preparation can be intimidating even for adults. Build confidence by leading individuals through the process and then give them a scenario to practice. The exercise uses tax vocabulary to give...

The issue of income, poverty, and government assistance is one tackled in every economics class. After a lecture on that very hot topic, pass out a 10 question quiz. There are five multiple choice and five matching questions to which...

Here is a fantastic and relevant question to discuss with your class members. Using detailed reading material and a related worksheet, your learners will learn about labor markets, equilibrium wages, price floors, and who exactly would...

Groups assume the role of members of the Camry family and, using the provided information about expenditures and food costs, attempt to create a budget that will permit them to not only pay their bills but to also purchase enough...

Learners complete lessons and worksheet to identify the different types and uses of payroll taxes. They examine how federal income taxes are used, determine the difference between gross and net pay, and determine how employers withhold...

Explore the concept of savings with your high schoolers. They read an article about saving money for retirement and as a way to pay for college. They discuss the financial needs of the family in the article in regards to saving for...

Students examine living on a fixed income. In this financial analysis activity, students discuss living on a fixed income and discuss wants and needs. Students research money saving tips and create a PowerPoint about the topic. Students...

This is a great outline for creating a spreadsheet based on using information found online. Learners can search the web and find current information about the costs for food, rent, childcare, medical expenses, car payments, utilities,...

Students consider how the institution of family suffered under slavery. In this slavery activity, students watch segments of "Slavery and the Making of America". Students examine the structure of the Driggus family and discuss how...