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Here are the teacher pack items for Government Revenue and Spending:
In this experience, students learn about government revenue and spending in Texas. First they study revenue sources and categories of spending from the 2016–17 Texas state budget. Then they learn how local governments raise funds, and they explain why local governments are interested in attracting businesses to benefit from property taxes. Finally, they examine sources of funding for public education in Texas. Objectives:Overview
The Texas state government provides services in many areas: public safety and health, education, roads and transportation, and general government expenses. The local governments also provide services. How do the governments fund all these services? In this experience, you will learn how the government raises, budgets, and spends its money.
Objectives:
Using short phrases, list any sources of income you have. To post more than one, separate them with a comma, like this: sleeping, awakening.
How do you make decisions about whether to save or spend your money, and what to spend it on?
Ask for volunteers to explain how they make decisions about their personal finances.
