1. WARM-UP
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What do you already know about Social Security? List what you know.
2. RESEARCH
Watch each video clip (or read the article) and answer the question(s).
A. What benefits did the Social Security Act of 1935 provide for U.S. citizens?
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Video Clip: Social Security
Sentence Starter: The Social Security Act of 1935 aimed to ___ and ___.
B. Name three key life stages where Social Security provides support. Think about why Social Security is important in your life today and in the future.
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Article: With You Through Life's Journey
Sentence Starter: Three key life stages where Social Security provides support to me are ___, ___, and ___.
C. What happens to the money that you pay into Social Security? When you retire, where will the money for your Social Security benefits comes from?
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Video Clip: How Social Security is Funded
Sentence Starter: As you contribute to Social Security, it is important to understand that the money that you pay ___. So when you retire, your Social Security benefits will come from ___.
D. What are some problems with Social Security moving forward?
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Video Clip: The Current Status of Social Security
Sentence Starter: A challenge that Social Security may encounter down the road is ___.
E. What are two main actions that the government can take to address this shortfall? Why are lawmakers hesitant to address the problems with Social Security?
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Video Clip: Solutions and Obstacles to Fixing Social Security
Sentence Starter: Two actions the government can take to address this shortfall are ___ and ___. Lawmakers are hesitant to address the problems with Social Security because ___.
3. SOLUTIONS
Open the link and watch your assigned video. Then, summarize the solution explained in the video. Describe the possible drawbacks or obstacles for the solution.