The Understanding the Federal Budget: Debt and Deficits program uses a non-biased approach designed to provide teachers with a dynamic way to incorporate economic concepts into their classroom. The program incorporates a variety of social studies, civics, and political science concepts in both the presentations and simulations. Key topics / concepts: - The budget process - Federal budget composition - Autonomous and discretionary spending - Alternative ways to finance deficits - The role of government debt - Types and Ownership of government debt - Implications of debt expansion This six-hour session will include breakfast and lunch.