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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Community resources game

Round    ACTION GREEN RED BLUE PURPLE TOTAL   Starting bank…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 8
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Government decision cards

Print one copy for every 6 students, cut into individual cards and distribute one set to each group.…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 8
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Government decisions game

  Government service Decision number Cost or benefit to welfare Running total (starting score…

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Instructions

Completing a tax return

Scenario 1 - Hospitality worker Scenario 2 - Retail worker Scenario 3 - Apprentice tradesperson or trainee Scenario…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 8
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Interpreting bank statements

  Linked activity: Bank statements as a financial tool

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  • Year 8
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Government intervention in the economy

  Linked activity: Government intervention in the economy

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SWOT analysis

  Linked activity: Using a SWOT analysis to make a business decision

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Ethical principles

  Linked activity: Fairness of the income tax system (AC v9.0) Fairness of the taxation system (AC v8.4)

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Income tax and the redistribution of income

  Linked activity: Fairness of the income tax system (AC v9.0) Fairness of the taxation system (AC v8.4)

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Governments and the external operating environment

  Linked activity: The business environment and governments (AC v9.0) Governments and the external operating…

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  • Year 8
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Tax in our lives today and tomorrow

Play: Tax in our lives today – Interactive or Tax and you if instructed by your teacher.  As you play, complete…

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  • Year 8
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Video guide

The Australian Taxation System

Watch: The Australian Taxation SystemWhat are the 3 levels of Australia’s taxation system?How many different taxes are…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 8
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