Title: Intro to Taxes – Property Tax, Income Tax, Sales Tax

Learning Objectives:
– Define what taxes are and their importance in society
– Identify different types of taxes (property tax, income tax, sales tax)
– Understand how taxes are calculated and paid
– Analyze the impact of taxes on individuals and society

Teaching Strategies and Materials:
– Lecture presentation on taxes with visual aids
– Group discussion on different types of taxes and their purposes
– Real-life examples of how taxes are calculated and paid
– Sample tax return forms for each type of tax
– Online tax calculator for hands-on practice

Assessment Strategies:
– Exit ticket at the end of the lesson to evaluate students’ understanding of the material
– Homework assignments related to calculating taxes and filling out tax forms
– Group project where students research the impact of taxes on society

Accommodations for Diverse Learners:
– Provide written notes for the lecture for visual learners
– Encourage group discussions and allow for small group work for students who may feel more comfortable sharing their ideas in a smaller setting
– Use real-life examples and analogies to help students understand complex tax concepts

Lesson Outline:
I. Introduction to Taxes
– Definition and importance of taxes

II. Types of Taxes
– Property tax
– Income tax
– Sales tax

III. Calculating Taxes
– Examples of how each type of tax is calculated
– Sample tax return forms for each type of tax

IV. Paying Taxes
– Methods of paying taxes (e.g. electronic payments, mail-in payments)
– Importance of paying taxes on time

V. Impact of Taxes
– How taxes support government services and programs
– Negative and positive impacts of taxes on individuals and society

VI. Conclusion
– Recap of key concepts
– Application of knowledge through hands-on practice
– Assignments for further exploration and learning.