Economics and business
Concepts for developing understanding
The content in the economics and business sub-strand develops key ideas, with a focus on developing an understanding of why decisions need to be made when allocating resources (resource allocation) for society's needs and wants, and the various factors that may influence them when making decisions (making choices). Methods that help with these decisions, particularly for consumer and financial decisions, are considered (consumer and financial literacy).
Inquiry Questions
- Why do I have to make choices as a consumer?
- What influences the decisions I make?
- What can I do to make informed decisions?
(source: www.australiancurriculum.edu.au)
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Build Your Own Theme Park – Project
A project that gives students the opportunity to learn through building their own theme park.
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Classroom Energy Audit Worksheet
An investigation that will have students observing the energy usage in their classroom and proposing action to reduce energy waste.
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Gold – Defining It
A 60-minute lesson in which students will learn what gold is and how it helped shape the currency we use today.