Taxation without Representation?
This lesson will take students through the series of tax acts that were enacted by the British government and disputed by the original 13 colonies ...
Grade: 3-5 6-8    Published: 08/14/2003


Tic Tac Taxes!
This lesson will assist students in identifying various taxes and the services they help governments provide.
Grade: 3-5    Published: 11/07/2002


Free Ride
Free Ride helps students identify goods and services provided by the government and evaluate the cost of government provided goods and services.
Grade: 3-5    Published: 08/15/2001


Clean Land - Thanks to US!
In this lesson about the EPA, students will find out that their government pays for goods and services by taxing people and companies.
Grade: 3-5    Published: 04/01/2003


Who Pays for City Hall?
The students take a virtual field trip to City Hall in this kid-friendly site. This beginning civics/economic lesson will introduce your students t...
Grade: K-2 3-5    Published: 03/18/2002


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Financial Fitness for Life: Steps to Financial Fitness - Grades 3-5 - Teacher GuideFinancial Fitness for Life: Steps to Financial Fitness - Grades 3-5 - Teacher Guide
Grade: 3-5   Published: 2001
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Theme 1: Lesson 3 - People Pay Taxes
In this lesson, students participate in an activity to help them understand that people pay taxes. They learn about income, gross income, income taxes, and net income. They also learn that governmen...

 

 
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