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Voter Qualifications Among the States

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research the voting qualifications for each state.  In this American Government lesson plan, 12th graders complete a worksheet on the main ideas they have researched.  
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The Federal Period 1780 - 1820

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Within this unit, students evaluate the prosperity of a New England town during the Federal Period. Throughout the unit, students are looking for evidence of prosperity by examining artifacts such as inventories, tax lists, and photos to...
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Budget Finances

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students role play the role of a recent graduate of high school living on their own. Using play money, they are given one month's salary and they discover they own their own house or apartment and owe money on a car loan. They develop...
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Money Math

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the use of money in daily life. Through activities and real-life simulations, students write and balance a checkbook, explore the importance of budgeting, saving, and expenses. Using spreadsheet technology, they examine...
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Discount

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders calculate the sale price when given the regular price and percent discount as well as calculate the percent discount when given the regular price and sale price. They find the total cost of a CD if the price is $19.99 and...
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Internet Banking and Shopping

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this economics worksheet, students complete an internet banking and shopping activity. For example, students check their final balance of a given balance sheet and set up a monthly Council Tax payment.
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American Revolution Puzzle

For Students 4th - 7th
In this American Revolution word search puzzle, students identify words that describe the American Revolution. Examples of words include colonies, British, and tax. A list of 18 terms is provided to assist in the search.
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Unit 13 - Version 6.0 - Worksheet 1 - Algebra Equation

For Students 9th - 10th
For this algebra equation worksheet, students read story problems, write algebraic equations and solve for the unknown. This one-page worksheet contains four problems involving total length, total cost, and figuring tax.
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Unit 5: Worksheet 4 - Proportions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this proportion worksheet, students use proportions to find the missing side of similar triangles, they identify the percent of a number, and graph points on a coordinate plane. Students solve real life story problems dealing with...
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Lesson 5, What Kind of Research Should Our Government Support?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine research ethics. In this scientific research ethics lesson, students examine hypothetical research scenarios and determine which proposals should be funded with tax dollars.
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Lesson PlanThe Huexotzinco Codex

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine primary sources that include pictographs from Puebla, Mexico. In this Huexotzinco Codex lesson, students perform historical analysis as they investigate the codex as they make inferences and draw conclusions...
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Math and Money

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore financial literacy.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate income, taxes, and costs of living.  Students investigate banking and use straightforward computation to learn about savings,...
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No Taxation Without Representation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider colonial rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students complete an activity guide that requires students to analyze taxation without representation. Students respond to discussion questions pertaining to taxes imposed...
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The American Revolution: Causes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate taxation of the American colonist by the British which led to the revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, students analyze a poem called Revolution Tea, and then work in small groups to present an oral...
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The Single Market

For Students 9th - 12th
In this European Union (EU) worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer questions about single market policies of the EU including taxation and competition.
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The American Revolution: A Chain Reaction

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore cause and effects in American History and developments leading up to the American Revolution. In groups, students are given strips of paper with one historical event listed on each sheet. They place the historical...
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Stack #97814 Word Search

For Students 9th - 11th
For this US History worksheet, students locate and identify various terms related to history. There are 45 words/phrases located in the puzzle.
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Balance the Budget

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students make their own decisions over how central government should spend the money they get from taxing the public. They discuss where they could get more money from and how does spending and taxation outlined in the budget affect kids.
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Ask Not What Your Government Can Do For You...Why Not?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore tax incentives that are available for businesses to locate or expand their operations. They discuss reasons entrepreneurs should be aware of the governmental incentives that are available.
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Microeconomics Summary

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders study microeconomics.  In this Economics lesson plan, 12th graders draw graphs on government taxes.  Students decide if these graphs are true or false.
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Be Your Own Cahncellor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the funding strategies of a modern central government. Individuals or groups construct a plan for increasing spending and making cutbacks in various government programs. Students examine the importance of taxes on the...
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The Burning of the Peggy Stewart Scenario

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders enact a scene depicting how Anthony Stewart destroyed his ship, the Peggy Stewart, and its cargo of tea because he paid taxes to the English. Students add a short scene on what they think might have happened right after...
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Demography and Services of Fairfax County, Virginia

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders are introduced to the demographics and services of Fairfax County, Virginia. In groups, they identify programs and services that should be supported by tax dollars and presnt them to the class in a PowerPoint presentation.
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Raising Money for Government Services

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate how money is raised to pay for government services. They describe why governments need revenue to provide goods and services. They create a list of government expenditures at the federal, state and local levels. They...

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