Economics, Civics and Citizenship

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General Information

   
Extext:    328 pages.
ISBN: 9780975199640
RRP: $54.95 including CD ROM.

The Economics, Civics and Citizenship student text, CD ROM and homework book have been developed by a team of experienced classroom teachers to meet the specific requirements of the newly developed Victorian Essential Learning Standards ( VELS ) Stages 5 – 6.

This full-coloured text, CD ROM and supporting student homework book allows the student to develop pathways through the three strands Physical, Personal and Social Learning, Discipline–based Learning and Interdisciplinary Learning, using a verity of resources from conventional text to ICT-based activities. These resources engage the student to achieve a level of economic and civic knowledge and understanding required to communicate and operate effectively in today’s community. Values and attitudes are also explored to assist the student to make considered decisions about present and future financial, civic and citizenship matters.

Students using this text will gain a solid foundation for the study of VCE Economics, Business Management and Legal Studies.

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About the Authors

The authors are experienced teachers, authors and curriculum consultants and bring to this project a wealth of knowledge in the subject area.

Grant Kleeman is the Coordinator of the Secondary Teacher Education Program at Macquarie University’s Australian Centre for Educational Studies. He is an experienced teacher, teacher educator, author, curriculum consultant, and a Higher School Certificate and School Certificate examiner.

Judy Adnum is a Lecture in Education at Sydney’s Macquarie University. She is an experienced teacher, author and curriculum consultant. Judy has extensive experience in the development of educational resources for Civics and Citizenship.

Robin Farr is an experienced teacher / librarian and ESL teacher, having worked for many years in resource based learning environments. Robin also has first hand experience of small business management.

David Hamper is an experienced teacher and author. He is Head of HSIE at Wenona School in North Sydney.

Shani Hartley is a teacher of Commerce, Economics and Business Studies at the Northern Beaches Christian School. Before entering teaching, Shani worked in taxation accounting and funds management.

Rod Lane is an experienced teacher, author and teacher educator. Rod has worked in both public and private schools. He currently teaches at SHORE.

Tina O’Connor is teaching Social Science at Sydney’s Holroyd High School. Before embarking on a teaching career, Tina was a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and worked in the banking sector.

Project Consultant: Jane Delahunty

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Table of Contents

Introduction
VELS grid
 
ECONOMICS
Ch 1 Consumer choice
1.1 Economics and choice
1.2 Consumer decisions
1.3 Consumer protection
1.4 Payment choices
Chapter review
 
Ch 2 Promoting and selling
2.1 The selling process
2.2 Targeting consumers
2.3 Applying selling techniques
2.4 Current issues in promoting and selling products
Chapter review
 
Ch 3 Personal finance
3.1 Spending and saving
3.2 Investing
3.3 Borrowing
3.4 Managing your finances
3.5 Leaving home: money matters
3.6 Major purchases
Chapter review
 
Ch 4 Investing
4.1 Investing : an overview
4.2 Investment options
4.3 Investment planning
Chapter review
 
Ch 5 The job market
5.1 The workforce
5.2 The path to your career
5.3 How to get the job you want
Chapter review
 
Ch 6 Employment issues
6.1 Employment agreements
6.2 Employment relations
6.3 Taxation and superannuation
Chapter review
 
Ch 7 Running a business
7.1 Being an entrepreneur
7.2 Planning for success
7.3 Business operation
Chapter review
 
Ch 8 Our economy
8.1 Key concepts in economics
8.2 Interest rates
8.3 Price changes
8.4 Current issues relating to changes in economic activity
Chapter review
 
Ch 9 E-commerce
9.1 The scope of e-commerce
9.2 The e-commerce user
9.3 Current issues in e-commerce
Chapter review
 
Ch 10 Global links
10.1 The global consumer
10.2 The global investor
10.3 Transnational organizations
10.4 International aid programs
10.5 Current issues in globalization
Chapter review
 
CIVICS & CITIZENSHIP
 
Ch 11 The legal system
11.1 The legal framework
11.2 Areas of law
Chapter review
 
Ch 12 Law and society
12.1 Making laws
12.2 Laws, values, morals and ethics
12.3 Changing laws: the Australian republic and other case studies
12.4 Using the legal system: is it fair?
Chapter review
 
Ch 13 Law in action
13.1 Contact with the law
13.2 Leaving home: legal aspects
13.3 Legal rights and responsibilities
13.4 Resolving disputes
13.5 Current issues relating to the law
Chapter review
 
Ch 14 How we are governed
14.1 The nature and structure of government in Australia
14.2 The three tiers of government
Chapter review
 
Ch 15 Political involvement
15.1 Political action and decision making
15.2 Political parties
15.3 Participation in the democratic process
15.4 Interest groups
15.5 The media
Chapter review
 
Ch 16 The Australian Community
16.1 Multiculturalism
16.2 Non profit organizations
16.3 Active community participation
16.4 Leadership
16.5 Goal setting
16.6 Achieving community outcomes
16.7 Community involvement and lifestyle issues
Chapter review

Index
Index of URL's

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Key Features and Sample Pages

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  • VELS cross-reference guide – linking the strands to the student text and CDROM.
  • Topics explained at the appropriate language level so students can achieve a high level of economic and civic knowledge and understanding.
  • Keywords. Each topic starts with the terminology and concepts being taught within each section of the text. These terms appear in bold when first encountered in the text.
  • Integrate ICT. Students can explore the topics beyond the text and help students develop their ICT skills with over 150 URL addresses and related activities.
  • Check your understanding allows students to consolidate and communicate their knowledge and understanding of key ideas.
  • Think and communicate offers a wide range of tasks focusing on: reasoning and interpretation, classroom discussion, group activities, presenting, development of writing skills and individual research. The activities cater for a wide range of teaching styles and student abilities.
  • Case studies and special interest boxes are featured throughout the text bring the topic into the student’s world.
  • Full colour illustrations, using photos, cartoons and newspaper extracts.
  • Diagrams, mind maps, statistical information and tables used to explain key concepts.
  • Chapter reviews with multiple choice questions, role-plays, literacy tasks and activities designed to consolidate the concepts and skills developed in a chapter.
  • The student CD ROM includes the complete text with direct links to over 150 URLs when online.
  • Supporting write-in Student Homework Book containing activities and extension material that builds on each unit in the student text.

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Student CD ROM, Homework Book and Teacher's Answer Book

Economics, Civics and Citizenship: Concepts and Skills CD ROM (this is included with the main text)

The CD ROM includes:

  • The complete student text
  • Internet addresses in the student text are active when connected to the web.

Economics, Civics and Citizenship: Concepts and Skills Homework Book
   
Extext:    123 pages.
ISBN: 9780975199657
RRP: $16.95

Activities in the homework book are based on the student text, providing comprehension and extension material that build on each of the four core topics and the eleven elective topics.

The wonderword and cross-word puzzles at the end of chapters in the student text have also been reproduced in a larger format, allowing the student to complete these activities in the homework book.

Economics, Civics and Citizenship: Concepts and Skills Teacher Homework Book with Answers
   
Extext:    123 pages.
ISBN: 9780975199664
RRP: $39.95

Teacher Homework Book with Answers contains all the activities from the Student Homework Book with the answers provided in a second colour.

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