Government & economics · Grades 3–5
Follow
the Money
Give them a town to run.
An eight-week homeschool unit where your family makes the rules, collects taxes and follows the receipts.
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45pages of Cutoutsall included
History meets the kitchen table
Your town. Your call.
Historical evidence gives you something to investigate. The town gives you a reason to care.
- 01
Make the rules.
Write a charter and choose a shared Goal.
- 02
Move the money.
Collect taxes and weigh competing needs.
- 03
Ask for evidence.
Question an offer. Check the town’s accounts.
The complete digital set
Open the unit.
Three PDFs. Every printable.
Start Here instructions included.
Guide Book
You have the next step.
Full readings, lesson plans, modeled examples, answers and help for the stuck moments.
- Read on screen
- Print lists included
Learner Book
Room to work it out.
Readings, evidence, Case Notes and writing space. Spoken or dictated answers count, too.
- Clear type
- Generous writing space
All Cutouts
All the town’s paperwork.
Account labels, ballots, cards, receipts and fictional records. Every one of the 45 pages is included.
- Print as you go
- Single-sided printing
The eight-week journey
From “who decides?” to “show me.”
Two lessons and a Family Night each week. Open a week for a closer look.
01Rules & needs
Give your town a charter and a shared Treasury.
02Who gets a say?
Compare ways of making rules and whose voices are missing.
03Taxes & records
Investigate ancient taxes, then collect your town’s fictional taxes.
04Representation
Ask what happens when people pay without having a say.
05Public spending
Follow government spending and consider who benefits.
06Budget choices
Weigh competing needs and decide where the money goes.
07Corruption cases
Read case files and examine the Mega Corp offer.
08Accountability
Audit the town’s records and make its final Goal purchase.
Your town is ready.
What will you do
with the money?
Guide + Learner Book + all 45 Cutout pages
$29.99
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What do I need besides the download?
Basic supplies for your town activities. All core readings are included in both books; the suggested companion books are optional.
How much time does it take?
Plan on two 30–40 minute lessons and one 30-minute Family Night per week. Follow the sequence at your family’s pace.
Can one learner do this?
Yes. One learner and an adult can play together and combine town roles. Spoken or dictated answers count.
Do I have to print all 357 pages?
No. Keep the Guide on a screen and follow the print lists for the pages you need. Print Cutouts single-sided.