Is that government?

Economics Senior secondary 100

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Introduction

In this activity, students learn how each of the 3 levels of government (federal, state and local) charges taxes (and fees, fines and charges). They investigate the size and composition of tax revenue by all levels of government.

This activity focuses on the 3 levels of government, their responsibilities and the size and composition of tax revenue by all levels of government.

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Explainer

Is that the government?

 
Investigation

Is that government?

Suggested activity sequence

This sequence is intended as a framework to be modified and adapted by teachers to suit the needs of a class group.

  1. As a class, read and discuss the information on the explainer.
  2. Use a grouping strategy to organise students into pairs.
  3. Pairs complete the investigation.
  4. Think-pair-share: Why tax revenue is important?

Useful prior learning