Economics and Business 7-10 / Year 8 / Knowledge and understanding

Curriculum content descriptions

processes that individuals and/or businesses use to plan and budget to achieve short-term and long-term financial objectives (AC9HE8K05)

Elaborations
  • identifying ways short- and long-term personal financial objectives can be achieved; for example, through developing a budget and having a savings plan
  • explaining how financial records, such as income statements, balance sheets, budgets and cash flow statements, inform business decision-making
  • identifying and explaining business processes that are used to manage finances and plan in the short- and long-term; for example, devising a business plan, borrowing from a financial institution, building savings by earning interest
General capabilities
  • Numeracy Numeracy
  • Personal and social capability Personal and Social capability
ScOT terms

Financial records,  Budgeting,  Financial analysis,  Income,  Planning,  Financial reports

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My Five Cents: What is opportunity cost?

What is the true cost of buying something? Gen Fricker explains that it's more than just money. Learn about opportunity cost - what it is, why it's a helpful tool and when to use it. Simple! Then test yourself with ASIC MoneySmart's "Things to think about" classroom exercises.

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Sciencey: Five things you should know about renewable energy

Check out how we make electricity, the different renewable energy sources we have developed and how batteries work. Then, find out about hydro-electricity and why Australia could one day be the world’s biggest exporter of renewable energy. Lastly, discover virtual power plants. Why is it important to focus on renewable ...

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My Five Cents: Why borrowing can cost you more

Think credit cards are basically free money? Gen Fricker will make you think again. Learn how interest rates and fees affect the money you borrow, and why they may be more expensive in the long run. Oh dear! Then test yourself with ASIC MoneySmart's "Things to think about" classroom exercises.  

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How does income tax work?

Gen Fricker makes income tax interesting! Learn about income tax - what it is, how it works and when you have to pay it. Easy-peasy! Then test yourself with ASIC Moneysmart's "Things to think about" classroom exercises.

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Trade and Investment at a Glance

Using an illustrated report from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this Teacher guide provides ten learning sequences that engage students in the analysis and interpretation of data about Australian imports and exports. Students: identify Australia's major exports and imports; investigate international trade ...

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Australia's Trade through Time

Using an interactive timeline created by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this teacher guide provides 12 series of learning experiences that engage students in the analysis and interpretation of data about Australian trade from 1900 to the present day. Students study videos, tables, images and texts in order ...

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Moving out of home

This lesson explores costs and responsibilities associated with moving out of home and setting up living arrangements. The resource is part of a suite of lesson plans and activities from MoneySmart, designed to bring everyday financial topics into the classroom.

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My Five Cents: Why investing can be risky

Planning to get rich quick by investing one day? Before you jump in, let Gen Fricker explain some of the risks involved with different types of investments. Then test yourself with ASIC MoneySmart's "Things to think about" classroom exercises.  

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Module 2: Spending and Saving Money

These two activities develop students’ financial decision-making skills with an emphasis on aligning their purchases to their values and using a payment method suitable to them.