HASS Economics and Business: 12 Lesson Plans + 1 Summative Assessment Task + FREE Student WORKBOOK (Year 8)

Unlock Economic Understanding and Cultivate Savvy, Engaged Students!

Tired of searching for Economics & Business units that truly connect with teenagers and the real world? Our "Dollars & Decisions: Navigating Markets, Innovation & Global Trade" unit delivers a complete, project-packed experience for Year 8.

It provides ready-to-use resources that are rich in economic depth and practical application, covering core concepts like supply and demand, entrepreneurship, budgeting, the impact of technology, and ethical trade. This unit empowers you to guide students through the exciting process of applying economic principles to the challenges and opportunities they'll face today and in the future. 

Benefit from:

• Effortless Delivery: With clearly defined objectives and explicit teaching content, exploring sophisticated concepts like market forces, taxation, and sustainable business becomes smooth and confident for both you and your students.
• Engaging Activities: From running a "Lemonade Stand Dilemma" to pitching innovative ideas in a "Dragons' Den Challenge," students will ignite their Critical and Creative Thinking. They'll develop practical life skills through interactive, hands-on experiences, including building budgets and analysing market trends.
• Natural Skill Development: This isn't just an Economics & Business unit. Embedded activities organically foster reflective writing and analysis (Literacy), building collaborative problem-solving (Personal and Social Capability), and navigating ethical challenges (Ethical Understanding), aligning seamlessly with key General Capabilities.
• Extension Included: Thoughtfully designed extension prompts are included in every lesson, encouraging deeper exploration for advanced or curious learners.
• Real-Life Connections: Connect learning to relevant challenges like managing personal finances, understanding global trade, and adapting to technological change. Empower students to participate actively by turning economic knowledge into action and developing the wisdom to make informed decisions for life.

BONUS! FREE Student Workbook: This unit includes a ready-to-print student workbook, directly aligned with each lesson. It saves you even more preparation time and provides valuable documentation and reflective activities for your students.

Invest in impactful, life-changing Economics & Business education without the extra hours, AND get a FREE student workbook to match! Get your Year 8 "Dollars & Decisions" unit today!

(2 Downloads: Lesson Plans (92 pages) and Student Workbook (62 pages))