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 activity, 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...

Students 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...

A glimpse of the political and economic contexts of the 1970's, this series of slides includes two graphs (median family income and Consumer Price Index) and a map that details the results of the 1972 Nixon-McGovern Presidential...

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,...

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