Minimum Wage Laws

EQ - How do current minimum wage laws affect your pay?

1. Activator - Muddy Points Review
2. Discussion - What do you know about minimum wage?
3. Federal Minimum Wage Laws
1. Review guidelines - Actively read the article
2. Prepare for a class discussion
4. Can You Survive?
5. Writing Assignment
1. Before you begin
1. Explain your opinion of a job that will pay your $9/hr.
2. Would you be able to provide for yourself at this hourly rate?
2. What was this experience like for you?
3. Has your perception changed?  Why or why not?