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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Spender or saver?

In this activity students decide if different people are spenders or savers and consider what actions these people may…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • activity
 

Government intervention in the economy

In this activity, students learn why and how governments intervene in the economy. They consolidate their understanding…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • activity
 

Tax in our lives

In this activity, students explore goods and services they and their families use that are provided by governments,…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • activity
 

Government decisions game

By playing a game, students develop an understanding of the trade-offs that governments make when they intervene in the…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • activity
 

Why and how do we protect the Great Barrier Reef?

Through locating and watching a range of videos, students explore the social, economic, and environmental value of the…

  • Geography
  • Year 8
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Our spending and GST

Students learn that even if they are not working, they are taxpayers and pay tax on most goods and services they…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • activity
 

What are my spending habits?

Students learn to use spending diaries to work out how they spend their money and whether their spending habits are…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • activity
 

Noosa tourism levy

Students explore tourism in the popular destination of Noosa, Queensland in relation to geographical attractions and…

  • Geography
  • Year 9
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Fairness of the taxation system

In this activity, students are asked to consider whether the income taxation system in Australia is fair. They learn…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • activity
 

Byron Shire voluntary visitor fund

Students consider the perspectives of different stakeholders on the Byron Shire voluntary visitor fund. They also…

  • Geography
  • Year 9
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Strategies for sustainable tourism

Students learn about different strategies that governments have used to manage the effects of tourism. They also learn…

  • Geography
  • Year 9
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Tax spending and our sense of community

Students explore and identify knowledge, qualities and characteristics that underpin an Australian sense of community.…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 8
  • AC v8.4
  • activity