Humanities & Social Sciences

Dedicated lessons across key curriculum areas to give students practical and applied knowledge of Australia’s tax and superannuation systems.

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Worksheet

Taxes and spending

Read the Taxes, services, and the division of powers – Explainer.Use the following words and phrases to write a brief…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • worksheets
 

Explainer

Government services and you

Taxes are a big part of our lives and the government uses them to pay for all kinds of important things, like roads,…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • explainer
 

Assessment task

The benefits of tax

Taxes are a big part of our lives and the government uses them to pay for all kinds of important things, like roads,…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • explainer
 

Case study

For a fair Australia

Read this hypothetical case study of a local government decision about land use. Ajax Adventure Company has purchased…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • explainer
 

Template

A letter from the Mayor

Dear members of the Aboriginal heritage group, I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
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Information

Ethical dilemma cards

Print one set of cards for each group of 4 students A friend offers to give you the answers to an…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • template
 

Investigation

Proposing a Bill

Use the internet to find 3 sources that discuss ways that the government could close the gap on women’s…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • explainer
 

Instructions

Shaping superannuation policy

Scenario The issue of inequity in the superannuation outcomes for women has recently been a hot topic in the media and…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • explainer
 

Explainer

Sydney: A metropolis of three cities

Greater Sydney’s population of nearly 5 million is predicted to increase to 8 million over the next 40 years. A rapidly…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • explainer
 

Information

Western Sydney airport and liveablity

Source A: Fact file on Western Sydney Airport (WSA) WSA will operate 24 hours per day carrying 56…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • explainer
 

Worksheet

Western Sydney Airport and liveablity

In the table below, describe the impacts (positive and negative) that the development of Western Sydney Airport will…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • worksheets
 

Information

Badgerys Creek role cards

Print one copy and cut into individual cards and distribute one card to each group. Residents of…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • explainer