LEARN NC

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

Economics and Civics

Goal 2: The learner will analyze how the government established by the United States Constitution embodies the purposes, values, and principles of American democracy.

Objective 2.08. Examine taxation and other revenue sources at the national level of government.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Resources on the web

James Madison: Internal Improvements Balancing Act -- Federal/State, Executive/Legislative
Students explore constitutional questions faced by James Madison. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities
Constitution costs
Students will debate the pros and cons of having governments fund and provide particular services. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Council on Economic Education