Number Sense Social Studies Grades 6–HS

Federal debt and deficit - What are they?

Posted 2023-11-20 09:44:46


What's the big deal with our national debt?  Do we actually borrow money to cover our debt?  If we do, imagine the interest charges? Help your students (and their families) understand the meaning and repercussions of too much debt.

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Activity Solutions & Supporting Materials

Common Core standards

6.NS 6.RP 7.EE 8.F

Topics

percent deficit debt MP8 HSF-IF MP5 MP4 revenue expenses stacked bar graph

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