2-Social-Studies-March

Main Concept
Economic Systems: Economic Decision Making


 * What are taxes?
 * Who collects taxes?
 * Why are taxes collected?
 * What government services are provided in the community?
 * What value do these services have in the community?

Theme/Content Skills

 * Rural, urban, and suburban communites collect taxes to provide services for the public benefit.
 * Rural, urban, and suburban communities make decisions about how to spend the taxes they collect.

Key Terms
taxes, services, government services, government

Holidays
St. Patrick's Day

Student Outcomes

 * Students will identify why citizens pay taxes (so community governments can provide services.
 * Students will identify public services/programs provided by the government.

Resources for Students
Harcourt Brace Activity Book p.17