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This U.S. Income Inequality: It's Not So Bad lesson plan also includes:
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What is the difference between a flat tax, progressive tax, tax deduction and transfer payments? Pupils examine the ability-to-pay principle of taxation through discussion, problem solving, and a variety of worksheets on topics from US income inequality to tax brackets to the average income of American households.
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Instructional Ideas
- Support language acquisition by having pupils sketch out the more complex economic concepts, or draw symbols to clarify their understanding
Classroom Considerations
- The content and instructional style may be more applicable to older grade levels or mature learners
Pros
- Very detailed instructional guidelines
- All worksheets included
Cons
- Very text-heavy lesson