The National Debt Clock is a billboard-sized running total display which constantly updates to show the current United States gross national debt and each American family’s share of the debt. To use analyze the US Debt Clock place your cursor over a specific box and you will gain an understanding of what you are viewing. You can also view debt by individual states. To view the US Debt Clock, simply click the link.

Students will review the US Debt Clock for preparation of this weeks discussion board exercise.

http://www.usdebtclock.org/

After reviewing the US Debt Clock, in real time, students will submit a brief summary of their thoughts on what was the most interesting aspect of their observations and why?