Budgeting and Decision-Making: Integrating Math and Civics

This lesson will help students understand the concept of percentages within the context of government budgets. Students will explore how percentages are used to allocate funds in government budgets and how they can be effectively communicated using graphs. The lesson will involve collaborative learning, discussions, and problem-solving to foster critical thinking and application of math concepts in a civics context.

 
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: civics, budget, integrated, personal, government, percentage, percent, graph, calculate, civics, mathematics, allocate, ordinance, county, local
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades 6-12

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