I.   Bellwork: Q&A Federal Budget Secondary Source  What is the author’s claim/main point? What evidence does he provide? Cite specific examples What are the two reasons he provides? II.   Objective: Examine the issues surrounding taxation, spending, and the budget crisis. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual […]

I.  Bellwork:  A.  Construct a formula using <,=, or > which demonstrates what needs to happen to cause each of the following: Surplus Deficit Balanced Budget B.  Explain the difference between the deficit and the debt. II.  Objective: Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the various aspects of fiscal policy (spending and taxation) and its […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A List 3 examples of mandatory expenditures List 3 examples of discretionary expenditures II. Objective Distinguish between a surplus, a deficit, the national deficit, and national debt Examine the impact of deficits, surpluses, and the national debt on the private sector. Integrate information from diverse sources into a coherent understanding of the budget […]

I.  Bellwork: A.  More Bridges to Nowhere  Explain the author’s claim/main point? Explain the evidence the author uses to support claim. What is the author comparing to a bridge to nowhere? II.  Objective: Discuss, identify, and analyze the ways in which federal, state, and local governments spend revenue for public services and social welfare. Determine […]

Bellwork: Q&A What are the key symbols in the cartoon? Explain what is happening in the cartoon. Explain the main point this cartoon is attempting to communicate? II.  Objective: Demonstrate understanding of  visual information by restating, paraphrasing, summarizing, critiquing, or composing a personal response. Analyze the ways in which governments generate revenue on consumption, income […]

I.  Bellwork: Synthesizing Information R45 1-3 Q&A II.  Objective: Given various scenarios distinguish between progressive, regressive, and proportional taxes Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources Analyze and discuss the merits of various methods in which governments generate revenue on consumption, income and wealth. III.  Notebook Work: A.  Tree Maps […]

I.  Bellwork: A.) Claim Statement: Which type of tax (progressive, proportional, or regressive) do you believe is the most equitable way for the government to raise money? Provide support for your claim. B.)  Questions & Answers Page 242 Economic Analysis Page 244 Economic Analysis II.  Objective: Distinguish between the ways in which local, state, and […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A – Page 231 Economic Analysis Page 235 Economic Analysis II.  Objective: Analyze and evaluate the methods in which the government generates revenue. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text Identify and classify taxes as progressive, regressive, and proportional according to the methods implemented to generate […]

I.  Bellwork: Four Square II. Objective: Determine the central ideas or information; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. Examine, analyze, and discuss the fundamental principles associated with taxation.   III. Discussion/Notes: A.  Review:  Taxes Video IV.  The Economics of Taxation Pages 229-236 A,  PPT file and attached  […]

I. Bellwork A.  Question & Answers Describe the symbolism used in the cartoon. Explain the irony in the cartoon’s message.       II.  Objective: Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore […]