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Handout
Auburn University

Auburn University: Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Fiscal Policy Defined

For Students 9th - 10th
This definition of fiscal policy, prepared by Dr. Paul Johnson of Auburn University, is a very thorough definition of the concept, including hyperlinks to related topics.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Gas and Diesel Taxes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will evaluate whether federal tax on gas and diesel fuels should stay the same or increase based on data researched and write persuasive letters to their local papers and legislators urging them to take their stance.
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Article
Other

Save Wealth: 31 Ways to Reduce Taxes

For Students 9th - 10th
The Wealth Preservation, site Savewealth.com provides a list of 31 tax breaks.
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Article
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Tea Party Activists Protest Taxes, Big Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tea Party movement was organized in February 2009, in protest to Obama's stimulus package. This article discusses the movement's link to the original Boston Tea Party, personalities identified with the the movement and their aims....
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Lesson Plan
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Becoming Familiar With Taxes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students match tax types to definitions and then apply their knowledge to tax scenarios. Includes teaching guide and student handouts.