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Western Sydney Airport and liveablity
In the table below, describe the impacts (positive and negative) that the development of Western Sydney Airport will have on the liveability of the area of Badgerys Creek.
Refer to Sydney: A metropolis of three cities – Explainer and Western Sydney Airport and liveability – Sources.
You may also need to research additional information to complete the table.
Table 1: Impacts of the Western Sydney Airport development on the liveability of the…
WorksheetGeographyYear 7Badgerys Creek role cards
Print one copy and cut into individual cards and distribute one card to each group.
Residents of Badgerys Creek who work in agricultural businesses
Business owners in Badgerys Creek
Nature conservationists in Badgerys Creek
Residents who live in close proximity to the airport
Residents of Badgerys Creek who currently commute to work…
InformationGeographyYear 7My media and media ownership
Develop a chart showing the types of media you use to obtain information and how often you use them (see table 1 as an example).
Use the internet to identify and list the owners of the media you use.
Table 1: My Media
Type of media
Name (program, newspaper, website)
Frequency (every day, twice a week, etc)
Owner (corporation or individuals)
Location…
InvestigationNSW CommerceStage 5What type of information or news is this?
Work in groups of 4 to complete this task.
Read each hypothetical scenario and answer the questions that follow.
Scenario 1
The government plans to reform the tax system that does not involve changes to the tax rates for low-income earners. A major media outlet gets wind of the government’s plans and writes a story that focuses on wide-spread tax reform that will impact ALL taxpayers.
a. Is the scenario an example of misinformation,…
WorksheetNSW CommerceStage 5What does a bank statement tell you?
Part 1: Interpreting bank statements
Bank statement - Sample
Account details
Codes
Name: J. Citizen
Bank code: 85-92-00
Date: 30 June 2021
Account number: 011 657 8904
DD = Direct debit (money automatically withdrawn from your account)
DC = Debit card (purchases using your card)
CR = Credit (deposits)
ATM = Cash withdrawal
Transactions
Date
Code…
WorksheetNSW CommerceStage 5Improving the liveability of Campbelltown
BackgroundThe Australian and NSW governments, together with 8 local governments are working together to transform employment, public transport, housing and services in Western Sydney through the development of the Western Parkland City.The Western Parkland City Liveability Program forms part of the development program by funding local government projects such as the Campbelltown Billabong Parklands project that will improve the liveability of…
WorksheetGeographyYear 7Campbelltown role cards
Print one copy and cut into individual cards and distribute one card to each group.
Elderly residents
Teenage skateboarders
Parents with young children
Indigenous groups
Residents with disabilities
Residents…
WorksheetGeographyYear 7Which individual income tax system would work best?
Open the Income tax systems calculator.Part 1: Compare different income tax systemsHayley earns $50,000 per year as a part–time primary school teacher; Neil earns $120,000 per year as a shotfirer on a mine site; Tayla earns $250,000 per year as a pilot and Tyrone earns $600,000 per year as an AFL footballer.Type the income and tax rates in the interactive calculator to investigate the total tax payable by each of these individuals and the…
WorksheetEconomics & BusinessYear 10