State Budget Spending Priorities
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"State Budget Spending Priorities" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13). A 6th grader who is already steady on Economics and Money can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
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7th grade social studies worksheet: find percent change in a made-up state budget, rank categories and test a balanced budget rule. Answer key included. Part of our taxes and what they fund economics and money collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Start with the tax types sheet, then use property tax math for calculation practice. The spending charts work well for discussion.
What students will practice
- Students will calculate the percent change for each budget category.
- Students will draw double bars to compare two years.
- Students will test a balanced budget rule and find how far a plan goes over.
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FAQ
How do I use this taxes and what they fund worksheet?
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Start with the tax types sheet, then use property tax math for calculation practice. The spending charts work well for discussion.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Find percent change in a made-up state budget, rank categories and test a balanced budget rule. The directions on the page read: Find each category's percent change and rank them from largest rise to largest fall. Then draw double bars on the graph. An answer key is included.
Can I use this taxes and what they fund worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade Economics and Money, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What is a mill rate?
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One mill is $1 of tax for each $1,000 of taxable value.
What is withholding?
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An employer holds back part of each paycheck and sends it to the government. Each spring, workers file a return that compares tax owed with the amount withheld.
What is the difference between mandatory and discretionary spending?
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Mandatory spending is set by existing laws, like Social Security. Congress approves discretionary spending each year, and defense is discretionary.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | Economics and Money |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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