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This unit supports students to inquire into the big idea of 'real wealth'. Stude... Read more »
Tuning in
A tuning in activity helps students to define and focus on the issues they will be dealing with in the unit of work.
Investigating real wealth – Year 7 & 8- It’s your choice – Year 7
- What is economics? What is the economy? – Flipped classroom – Year 7 & 8
Finding Out
Students will need to obtain more information about the issues they are going to investigate. They can identify questions of interest and research these either in small groups or on their own. Once information is gathered, it can be shared using chosen communication methods e.g. short presentations. Students can continue finding out by completing a range of investigations, including gathering data. They use appropriate methods to present and communicate what they have found out.
- Sustainable Circular Flows of Income – Year 7 & 8
- Creating Shared Value – Year 7 & 8
- What is an Ethical Business? – Year 7 & 8
- Ethical Investing Infomercial – Year 7 & 8
- How to be an ethical entrepreneur – Year 7 & 8
Considering Social Action
Students are given opportunities to apply their learning in real world situations, in the classroom, school, home or the local community.
Assessment and Reflection
Reflection time provides students with an opportunity to value what they have learnt and the learning processes in which they have been involved. Evaluation or assessment tasks during the unit of work will need to conclude.
