Students explain why the Internal Revenue Service was instituted, how it functions, how it has changed over the years, and the ways it helps taxpayers today.

Middle schoolers participate in a mock trial on the Whiskey Rebellion that took place in the state of Pennsylvania in 1794. They analyze the perspectives presented by both sides to determine whether the Whiskey "rebels" were guilty of...

Students define money in terms of its functions and refer back to discussion of markets and the role of money in reducing transaction costs. They give examples of types of money.

Students explore system of voluntary compliance, and describe taxpayers' responsibilities related to filing a tax return.

Students examine rights of taxpayers and procedures the IRS uses to process tax returns

Students assess the validity of a national bank. They study the importance of McCullough v. Maryland. They review the arguments of Hamilton and Jefferson. They analyze the Tenth Amendment and the debate over state v. federal power. They ...

The 1980's was an interesting time for the American economic system. This presentation relates the lead to and the effects of Reaganomics, Trickle down economy, and Clintonomics. Embedded links, works cited, and images are included. A...

Economic supply and demand based on comparative data is the topic of this work packet. Intended for learners in grades twelve or higher, this set of exercises will challenges them to use their data analysis skills in a real-world...

Students examine the history of the United States' immigration policy. They identify events in history that changed policies regarding immigrants. They discuss new possible legislation as well.

Students review preparation of payroll records and practice these skills while playing games on the computer. They follow a student outline and complete online activities and quiz.

Students examine the Preamble to the Constitution. In this government lesson plan, students read the Preamble of the Constitution and define the meaning of unknown words. Students write about examples of how the Constitution protects our...

Students examine how he world eats breakfast. In this food choices lesson, students work in groups to list breakfast foods and their ingredients and find goods and consumers on the list. The, students use the Internet to complete a...

Students participate in a role play where they see how a bank works and how interest is paid by having money in the bank. In this bank lesson plan, students operate a bank and learn about saving, accounts, deposits, withdrawals,...

In this vocabulary review #2 worksheet, students interactively complete 10 sentences by selecting the correct word, with immediate online feedback.

Students discuss the presidential election in 1932. In this U.S. history lesson, students compare and contrast the differences between the Hoover administration and the administration of FDR. Students work in groups and present the...

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.

This lesson plan will help students understand that taxation involves a compromise of conflicting goals and that people who have the same income may not pay the same amount in taxes.

Answer the following multiple-choice and true/false questions about payroll taxes and federal income tax withholding by clicking on the correct answers. To assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.

This lesson plan will help learners understand that the legislative process of enacting federal income tax laws involves formal procedures based on the Constitution and informal procedures that blend and balance various interests.

This lesson plan will help learners understand how and why a federal income tax was implemented by Congress during the Civil War and in 1913.

This site explains the purpose of the W-2 form, special situations that affect it, and where and when to file it.

This very complete lesson plan explains the history of the Social Security Act of 1935, its history and importance to the elderly during the Great Depression, and its importance today. Everything necessary to teach the lesson and assess...

This lesson plan will help students understand the methods of filing tax returns and the advantages of preparing and transmitting tax returns electronically.

A very interesting discussion of the potential problems that plagued the implementation of the Social Security Act. Read about the cases brought before the Supreme Court which gave Congress the constitutional ability to tax and spend for...