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Where does the money come from?

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A lesson plan for Grade 4 and 8 Social Studies and Mathematics

Provider: National Council on Economic Education

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Appropriate grades
4 and 8
Provider
National Council on Economic Education

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With very few exceptions, the U.S. federal government does not have an “income” to spend providing goods and services. The money used for federal spending programs must be collected as federal taxes, or it must be borrowed. This lesson provides information about the costs of government programs. This information is necessary if you are to make responsible decisions in your role as citizen.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 4

  • Goal 6: The learner will evaluate how North Carolinians apply basic economic principles within the community, state, and nation.
    • Objective 6.05: Recognize that money can be used for spending, saving, and paying taxes.
    • Objective 6.06: Analyze the relationship between government services and taxes.

Grade 8

  • Goal 9: The learner will explore examples of and opportunities for active citizenship, past and present, at the local and state levels.
    • Objective 9.01: Describe contemporary political, economic, and social issues at the state and local levels and evaluate their impact on the community.

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 4

  • Goal 1: Number and Operations - The learner will read, write, model, and compute with non-negative rational numbers.
    • Objective 1.01: Develop number sense for rational numbers 0.01 through 99,999.
      • Connect model, number word, and number using a variety of representations.
      • Build understanding of place value (hundredths through ten thousands).
      • Compare and order rational numbers.
      • Make estimates of rational numbers in appropriate situations.

Grade 8

  • Goal 1: Number and Operations -The learner will understand and compute with real numbers.
    • Objective 1.01: Develop number sense for the real numbers.
      • Define and use irrational numbers.
      • Compare and order.
      • Use estimates of irrational numbers in appropriate situations.
    • Objective 1.02: Develop flexibility in solving problems by selecting strategies and using mental computation, estimation, calculators or computers, and paper and pencil.