Counties Work

In Counties Work, students learn about local government by playing a county official responding to citizen requests. They must keep citizens happy and manage county resources responsibly. Are citizens making sensible requests? Which department of local government has the solution? Do taxes need to be raised or lowered to keep a balanced budget? How will citizens react—and what’s the best action when crisis strikes? Challenges come from all directions in this fast-paced game!

View Resource
Resource provided by iCivics

Grades

6, 7, 8, 9

Issues

Taxes

Resource Types

Games

Teaching Strategies

Small Group, Individual Work

Civic Days

Tax Day