Commerce

Year 10 COMMERCE: Economics (Code: BUSE10)

Learning Area Leader: Ms Burley                                                                         

You may be interested in Commerce: Economics if you enjoy:

·        Enjoy exploring how consumers, businesses and governments interact within the economy, and understanding your role in both Australian and global markets; and/or

·       Are considering studying Economics and/or Politics in the senior years and would like to build a strong foundation in these areas.

This unit introduces students to how the forces of supply and demand interact to determine the allocation of resources and the production of goods and services within an economy.

Students will explore contemporary economic issues, including the housing market, and may also have the opportunity to develop their saving and investing skills through participation in the ASX Sharemarket Game. Throughout the unit, students will investigate key economic indicators such as employment and economic growth in Australia, while also examining Australia's role in the global economy and its relationships with international trading partners.

Learning Activities

·         Evaluating investment options 

·         Economic case studies

·         Graphing of economics statistics

·         Media analysis

Assessment

·         Structured Questions: Introduction to Economics

·         A report of an investigation or an inquiry

·         Examination

Year 10 COMMERCE: Living with the Law (Code: LEGA10)

Learning Area Leader: Ms Burley                                                                                             

You may be interested in Commerce: Living with the Law if you enjoy:

·         Understanding about how the law affects you; or

·         Wish to pursue these subjects in the Senior Years: Legal Studies, Politics

Major Focus – Government, Democracy, Young People and the Law

In this unit, students gain an understanding of the Federal Government structure, democracy and the importance of voting, the Victorian legal system and methods of resolving legal disputes.

Students will also examine common issues involving young people and the law. Students observe the role of the police as well as their rights and responsibilities as citizens.

A special focus on contemporary laws and cases regarding young people will also be explored.

Learning Activities

·         Case studies

·         Role plays

·         Debates

·         Media analysis

·         Film analysis

Assessment

·         Media Analysis - Rules and Laws (Lord of the Flies)

·         Structured questions - Why vote test

·         Examination

Year 10 COMMERCE: Selling & Profit (Code: BUSS10)

Learning Area Leader: Ms Burley                                                                             

You may be interested in Commerce: Selling & Profit if you enjoy:

·         Understanding how to plan and run a business; or

·         Adopting marketing strategies; or

·         Understanding the need for budgeting and Accounting; or

·         Wish to pursue these subjects in the Senior Years: Business Management, Accounting, Economics

Major Focus – Small Business Skills

Description

This unit is aimed at introducing students to the basic skills of business. This involves planning a start-up business, developing a marketing plan and financial record keeping. Students look at how advertising and marketing strategies can contribute to business success. Students will also get to play the ASX Sharemarket Game and learn about investing.

 Learning Activities

·         Small business case studies

·         Develop a marketing plan

·         Creating a business plan

·         Practical exercises in basic Accounting

·         Role playing relating to an entrepreneur seeking finance

·         ASX Sharemarket Game

·         Excel spreadsheets

Assessment

·         Structured Questions: Introductory Business Test

·         Marketing Report

·         Structured Questions: Introductory Accounting Test and Booklet

Key Contact Learning Area Leader - Business

Sarah Burley 

sjb@stbedes.catholic.edu.au