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Who pays for city hall?

http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?lesson=EM281&page=teacher

A lesson plan for Grades 1–3 Social Studies

Provider: National Council on Economic Education

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1–3
Provider
National Council on Economic Education

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In this EconEdLink lesson, students will learn that city governments provide goods and services by collecting taxes from citizens. Students will discuss the different goods and services such as public transportation, fire departments, police departments, and parks. They will also learn about different ways cities raise funds such as income tax, sales tax, and license fees.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 1

  • Goal 6: The learner will apply basic economic concepts to home, school, and the community.
    • Objective 6.01: Examine wants and needs and identify choices people make to satisfy wants and needs with limited resources.
    • Objective 6.04: Explore community services that are provided by the government and other agencies.
    • Objective 6.05: Give examples of the relationship between the government and its people.

Grade 2

  • Goal 2: The learner will evaluate relationships between people and their governments.
    • Objective 2.01: Identify and explain the functions of local governmental bodies and elected officials.
  • Goal 7: The learner will apply basic economic concepts and evaluate the use of economic resources within communities.
    • Objective 7.02: Distinguish between goods produced and services provided in communities.
    • Objective 7.04: Identify the sources and use of revenue in the community.

Grade 3

  • Goal 5: The learner will apply basic economic principles to the study of communities.
    • Objective 5.01: Define and identify examples of scarcity.
    • Objective 5.02: Explain the impact of scarcity on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
    • Objective 5.05: Distinguish and analyze the economic resources within communities.