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Overview of Federal Taxes | Animated Video

Updated: January 20 2017,

Author: barrel fan

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Concepts

Budget Deficit, Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Credit, Roles of Government

Where does federal revenue come from and how is it used to pay for the services we rely on? Help students to understand the role of taxes in our society and how varying approaches can affect long-term fiscal sustainability with this primer video based upon the Understanding Fiscal Responsibility background document Overview of Federal Taxes.

Grades 9-12

Deceptive Advertising: Crossing the Line - Updated!

Businesses use advertising to tell consumers about the goods and services they are selling. Businesses hope that their advertisements will...

Key Concepts: Advertising, Business Costs and Revenues, Economic Institutions…

Lesson

Grades 9-12

Is There a Link Between National Debt and National Security

In this economics activity, students will explore a link between the nation's debt and security.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt

15 mins

Activity

Grades 9-12

Workplace Safety for Teens

In this economics activity, students will examine workforce safety issues for teens.

Key Concepts: Employment and Unemployment, Roles of Government

20 mins

Activity

Grades 9-12

Examining How Political Beliefs Influence Economic Decisions

In this economics activity, students will analyze a political cartoon to examine how beliefs influence economic decisions.

Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Roles of Government

20 mins

Activity