Lesson Plan
Understanding Taxes: Why We Pay Them
Learn the importance of taxes
Students will learn what taxes are, why we pay them, and how they fund public services. The lesson will include an introduction to taxes, a discussion on public services, and a mock tax collection activity.
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Time
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Materials
Step 1
Introduction to Taxes
10 mins
Step 2
Public Services Discussion
10 mins
Step 3
Mock Tax Collection Activity
20 mins
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Reflection
5 mins
Discussion
