LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Social Studies — Grade 4

Goal 6: The learner will evaluate how North Carolinians apply basic economic principles within the community, state, and nation.

Objective 6.06. Analyze the relationship between government services and taxes.

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Where does the money come from?
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... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies)
Provided by: EconEdLink
Free ride
This EconEdLink lesson plan explores the true cost of many “free” services provided by the government. Roads and schools are used as examples to introduce the concepts of taxation, government expenditure and government revenue. There is an interactive... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies)
Provided by: EconEdLink