Which Services can we Afford? Part 1of 3

In this lesson, students will be re-introduced to ratios and percentages and explain how we use them for budgeting and taxes. Students will get information on tax income funds and use the information to allocate funds for providing the different services in a community (Police, Fire, Schools, Hospitals, Roads, etc.) This is lesson 1 of 3 in a mini-unit integrating civics and math.
Resource ID#: 208816 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: Math, Civics, Rational Numbers, Percentages, math, lesson plans, multiplication, problem solving, data analysis, algebraic thinking
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades 6-12

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