Curated OER
Doctor's Dilemma: Advocacy for Whom?
Learners investigate why doctors feel torn between patients and insurance companies. They examine the health care system and how it affects patients. They discuss one's ability to afford health insurance as well.
Curated OER
NIMBY-Not in My Backyard!
Pupils conduct a survey and discuss community concerns, pros and cons, should a resource recovery plant ever be planned for their community.
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Texas Comptroller of Pub. Accounts: Energy Report: Liquefied Petroleum Gas [Pdf]
Chapter 6 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at liquified petroleum gas, or LPG, which is the name given to hydrocarbon-based gases generated from crude oil or natural gas. The history of LPG is described, its uses,...
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Ancient Egyptian Economy
An interesting overview of the economy of ancient Egypt. It covers everything from sources of wealth, taxation, and the benefits of the economic system. Hyperlinks to other articles on this site.
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Premier Payroll Research Library: Fringe Benefits
This article has the employer realize the importance of reporting fringe benefits to the IRS. This explains what fringe benefits are. Lists certain benefits that may be excluded from income as well as others which may not be excluded.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Why Cities Provide Tax Breaks
Like the state and federal government, local governments offer tax incentives to businesses to help solve economic and/or environmental problems. In this activity, students will explore three different cities and determine what...
Social Security Administration
Social Security: Withholding Income Tax From Your Social Security Benefits
The site gives information on the option of having federal taxes withheld from Social Security benefits.
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: Payroll Taxes and Federal Income Tax Withholding
Payroll taxes include the Social Security tax and the Medicare tax. Social Security taxes provide benefits for retired workers, the disabled, and the dependents of both. The Medicare tax is used to provide medical benefits for certain...
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Coal [Pdf]
Chapter 7 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at coal, its history, its uses, its economic impact in Texas, consumption, mining, and the transportation of coal. The process of generating electricity from coal is...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Beyond Salary: Benefits May Matter More Than You Think
Explore how job benefits--many of which are factored in pre-tax--can translate to real money in your pocket. Content brought you by our partner, Better Money Habits.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Beyond Salary: Benefits May Matter More Than You Think
Explore how job benefits- many of which are factored in pre-tax-can translate to real money in your pocket.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Nafta: Are Jobs Being Sucked Out of the United States?
NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, went into effect on January 1, 1994. The Agreement phases out most tariffs between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Tariffs, which are taxes on imports, increase the price of foreign...
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help Center: Taxation
A great discussion on taxation is found here. Explains what a "good tax" is, the two principles of taxation, the three types of taxes, and taxes as a source of revenue.
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: How to Measure Fairness Lesson Plans
This lesson plan will help students understand that people have difficulty agreeing on a fair tax because of different values and priorities.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Buying vs. Renting
This site has an introduction to the factors involved in the decision to rent or purchase housing. The site discusses space needs, lifestyle, financing options, tax benefits, and more.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: What Happened to Railroads?
Between the Civil War and World War II, railroads were one of the nation's most important businesses and an integral part of people's lives. In this lesson, students assume the role of detectives investigating why the rail companies...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Unemployment Compensation Law
This page by the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University provides an overview of unemployment compensation law. Learn why unemployment law exists and what it guarantees.
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Streetlaw: Family Law
At this website, check out an introduction to family law and several relevant online resources for further reading and research. Topics include: "Law and the American Family," "Marriage," "Legal Rights of Single People Who Live...