AGENDA Tues 5/1 & Wed 5/2AGENDA Tues 5/1 & Wed 5/2

•Taking it to the FedsTaking it to the Feds•Game PlayGame Play•HW: Budget Hero ReflectionHW: Budget Hero Reflection

– Stock Project DUE Mon 5/7 & Tues 5/8Stock Project DUE Mon 5/7 & Tues 5/8

Budget HeroBudget Hero• Now we’re going to “take it to the Feds” using

an interactive game called “Budget Hero.”• During the game, be sure to take notes so that

you will be able to complete your reflection for homework.

Budget Hero ReflectionBudget Hero Reflection1. What three badges did you choose? Why?2. List all of the cuts you made with a justification for each.3. List all increases in spending you made with a justification for

each.4. What was the most challenging part of the game?5. What did you find most interesting about the game?6. Overall, how did your budget plan stack up (according to the

game)?7. Overall, what did you learn about the federal budget that you did

not know before playing the game?8. What connections can you make from this game to the real

“budget crisis.”9. After playing this game, what questions do you have about the

federal budget? (Must come up with at least two!)10. Review your budget cuts from the 2004 California state budget

crisis and those you made for this game. Based on your cuts, where would you place yourself on the political spectrum and why? (This may require a bit of research on your part!)

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