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Students use the case study of Dubbo to investigate how and why the government has invested in growing regional centres. In doing so, they explore and interpret Dubbo’s location and population trends. They use the case study of Dubbo to explain how the migration of people away from regional towns can cause social and economic decline and the effects of government investment in regional centres. Students also explore the geographical advantages…

Students consider where their own strengths lie and identify actions they could take to strengthen the qualities they need to achieve their ambitions. They also explore entrepreneurial capabilities and explain how these capabilities contribute to business or personal success.

Students work in groups to consider the negative social, economic and environmental effects that can arise from over reliance on private car use in a city. They identify the social, economic and environmental benefits and problems that might arise from the implementation of the strategies outlined in the ACT government’s Integrated Transport Strategy: ‘Moving Canberra 2019-2045’. Students decide on the relative merits of each strategy in…

In this activity, students investigate how people earn an income, why people work and the different types of work that exist. They also learn that people who earn money may be liable to pay tax and the difference between gross and net income. As part of this activity, students are required to construct a questionnaire and survey members of the school and if possible, the broader community.

In these activities, students explore how and why governments respond to natural disasters, including raising taxes to cover the costs associated with responding to natural disasters and supporting communities to improve their preparedness for natural disasters. As a suite, they can can be used to form a unit of work. Geographical concepts Place Space Environment Interconnection Change List of activities Emergency tax-levy debate…

In this activity students decide if different people are spenders or savers and consider what actions these people may need to take when faced with changing circumstances. They also take a quiz to learn about their own natural tendencies and to reflect on actions they can take to curb these tendencies. This activity develops student understanding on the concept of saving, both in the short- and long-term. It provides a strong foundation for…

In this activity, students learn why and how governments intervene in the economy. They consolidate their understanding by researching and developing questions for a board game. Students then play the game.

In this activity, students explore goods and services they and their families use that are provided by governments, taxed by governments or have no government  involvement. Students also embark on a simulated life journey, making choices such as buying a house, beginning employment and having children. At each stage, they encounter ways in which the taxation system relates to these decisions. By engaging in these activities,…