Year 10 – Economics and Business

Help students understand the links between tax revenue, government policy and living standards. In addition, lessons cover how to choose a superannuation fund and the importance of a long-term view to superannuation investment. 

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Government intervention to reduce negative externalities

In this activity, students learn about negative externalities through a case study of petrol and electric cars. They…

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Using taxes and social welfare payments to redistribute income

In this activity, students explore how tax revenue is used to redistribute income through social welfare payments. They…

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You make the decision

In this activity, students take on the role of the Treasurer and make decisions on how to spend taxpayers’ money.…

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Government support for further training

At this year level, students are beginning to consider what they will do when they leave school, and whether their…

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Making government decisions

In this activity, students use a decision-making strategy to decide what the government should do when faced with a…

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Tax spending

This activity introduces students to the concept of a federal Budget and how the government uses tax revenue to fund…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
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Taxation systems and living standards

In this activity, students investigate the living standards of different countries in the Asia region. They locate…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
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The costs and benefits of contributing to super

In this activity, students consider a number of scenarios to weigh up the costs and benefits of making pre-tax…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
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Negative externalities and ways of reducing them

In this activity, students learn about negative externalities through a case study of petrol and electric cars. They…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Using taxes and social welfare payments to redistribute income

In this activity, students explore how tax revenue is used to redistribute income through social welfare payments. They…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Investigation

Planning for retirement

Part 1: Factors that impact retirement outcomesUse the moneysmart retirement planner to project the retirement incomes…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
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Worksheet

Superannuation risks and returns

Explore the performance of superannuation over time and how the investment option you choose may be affected by your…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
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