Specific Objectives:
Studentswill understand the impact of =93income tax=94 by
discussing in class its role in our society.
Studentswill understand the main points of =93income tax=94
and how it effects the Aberdeen School District.
Studentswill compare and contrast foreclosures, IRS, and
not paying taxes and how they all work hand in hand.
Content:
Textbooksection on Taxes.
The use of a 12-minute videotape on Income Tax.
DiscussionQuestions:
Identification-The students will define in class (W-
4 form, Personal Income Tax, public Goods and
Services, Tax Liability, Voluntary Compliance, and
Withholding).
How do taxes help pay for Public Goods and
Services.
If one does not claim all of their income (tips) how
does it affect the country as a whole.
If one does not claim all of their income (tips) how
does it affect the community and school.
Key Point:
Income tax is very important and necessary for us
as Americans
to continue to live the life we have come accustomed
to living.
Procedure:
Introduction
Get classes attention by describing my life and
myself so far.
Createa graphic overview for the class on taxes.
Discussthe key terms and how they are important
and talk about their relevancy.
Watch "Income Tax" Video and pause it 4 time
during the 12 minutes to ask questions to the
students.
Breakdown my money and play a simulation game
on how the taxes from it would affect Aberdeen
Central if the taxes were not paid.
Leadanother discussion about the tax money from
the game.
Conclusion
Drawparallels between paying taxes and not
paying taxes.
Reiteratethe importance of income tax and how in
the end it helps America.
Questionsover material covered.
Materials:
Textbook
Handouts over terms
Chalk Board
12 minute movie on income
tax