Taxes: What In The World Are We Paying For?

Author:

Jonathan Osler

jonathan.osler@gmail.com

Resource Type:

Lesson Plans

Math Content:

Percentages

Justice Issues:

Government Spending, Taxes, Defense Budget

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Description:

Students calculate the percent of federal budget that is spent on different categories (ie. defense, education) and reflect on what this means about government priorities.