Year 8 – Economics and Business

Build student knowledge of tax and the role it plays in Australia’s economy and government decisions. Lesson plans also cover different business structures and the changing nature of work.

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There are advantages and disadvantages associated with different business structures. Read Business structures –…

The goods and services tax (GST) is a broad-based tax of 10% on most goods and services sold or consumed in Australia…

What is the sharing economy?The sharing economy is economic activity through a digital platform (such as a website or…

Refer to Sharing economy – Explainer. Complete the following activities in pairs.Find as many examples of providers in…

Investigate Using the sharing economy as a case study, investigate the following: How has the nature of work changed…

The amount employees earn before tax is called gross income. The amount they are paid, after tax has been deducted is…

Businesses need to make plans for the short- and long-term that will help them successfully achieve their objectives. A…

Print one copy and distribute one card to each group Business responsibility for the collection and…

Part 1: Does taxing fat work? The Australian of the Year 2020 Dr James Mueckefight against sugar In this acceptance…

Scenario The government has been advised by the Minister for Health that there are not enough hospitals, cancer…

Develop questions and answers to test your team members in a game of chance. Example Question: What is this? Health…

Linked activity: Government intervention in the economy