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The Future of the Social Security System: Will it Accommodate Future Generations of Americans? Lesson PlanThe Future of the Social Security System: Will it Accommodate Future Generations of Americans? Lesson Plan
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The Future of the Social Security System: Will it Accommodate Future Generations of Americans?

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Students investigate the future of the U.S. Social Security program. They conduct research, write journal entries, meet and interview a State representative, create a web page with links, and develop a solution for the Social Security dilemma.

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saving social security, social security, social studies
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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
1998

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