Mini Lesson and Activity
Minimum Wage Finder Resource
National Standards for Personal Finance Alignment
Earning Income 12-6
Federal, state, and local taxes fund government-provided goods, services, and transfer payments to individuals . The major types of taxes are income taxes, payroll taxes, property taxes, and sales taxes .
Earning Income 12-7
The type and amount of taxes people pay depend on their sources of income, amount of income, and amount and type of spending .
Lesson Plan
Lesson Activities & Resources
History–Social Science Content Standards Alignment
12.4 Students analyze the elements of the U.S. labor market in a global setting.
Through developing an understanding the operations of the labor market, the role of labor unions, and the minimum wage, all of which are relevant to discussions on compensable time under the FLSA.
12.3 Students analyze the influence of the federal government on the American economy.
Through discussions on how federal laws like the FLSA shape labor practices and protections within the U.S. economy, including regulations around compensable time and overtime pay.