Day 24

Lesson Objectives

• Understand the history of employment
• Describe what the unemployment system is and the benefits and downfalls of it
• Depict the purpose of the welfare system and how it is financially supported

Assignment EU1.3

1. Read this article, watch this video, and use this website to get a solid understanding behind the concept of employment and why the government provides support for the unemployed
   • History of Employment (Espanol)
   • Unemployment
   • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
2. After reading and seeing this information, create a new Google Document titled Employment History–(your initials).  In that document, write a paragraph each explaining:
   • Your thoughts on why employment is so important for society.
   • Why you feel unemployment has rises and falls.
   • Express your thoughts on the TANF system/program.  
3. When you are finished, you should have THREE good paragraphs.