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Econbus

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Brighton, Victoria, Australia
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25 years in secondary teaching; 12 years tertiary teaching in economics; several years of curriculum writing and teacher professional development experience
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Preview of Using AI to help teach Economics

Using AI to help teach Economics

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Econbus
This resource explores how teachers can use an AI chatbot to develop and maintain teaching resources. Doing so enables considerable time savings, and used carefully, will help you provide quality materials.
Preview of Economic performance

Economic performance

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Econbus
Written for Humanities (HASS) teachers, especially those teaching out-of-area, this product introduces the concept of economic performance as included in Year 9/10 Economics and Business curriculum - meaning rising living standards over the long term, and maintaining economic activity in the short to medium term. It's a PDF document of 14 pages with 10 student learning activities that focus on accessing data and 'doing' some economics by graphing economic indicators such as GDP and inflation. It
Preview of Yourtown Work and Income (Year 7)

Yourtown Work and Income (Year 7)

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Econbus
This is a resource for Humanities teachers teaching Economics and Business units at Year 7 level. (Australian / Western Australian curriculum). The work and income concepts are presented as twelve pages of teacher notes, followed by suggested learning activities to use in class (eleven in all - use some of them or all of them!) Activities have been designed to incorporate curriculum skills (e.g. analysis, critical thinking) where appropriate, but there is a bit of maths involved - but adults of
Preview of Why people work (Year 7)

Why people work (Year 7)

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Econbus
This is a resource for Humanities teachers teaching Economics and Business units at Year 7 level. (Australian / Western Australian curriculum). A short embedded video introduces the unit. The basic concepts are presented as three pages of teacher notes, followed by suggested learning activities to use in class (six in all - use some of them or all of them!) Activities have been designed to incorporate curriculum skills (e.g. analysis, critical thinking) where appropriate.
Preview of Government and markets (Year 8)

Government and markets (Year 8)

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Econbus
Introductory notes and activities about how governments intervene in markets. Written specifically for Australian Curriculum Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) design, but applicable wherever economics and business concepts form part of the middle school (about Year 8) syllabus. 5 pages of notes for teachers, 11 learning activities (suggested answers provided for some of these). Intended for teachers to use and modify.
Preview of Strategies for making informed decisions (Year 5)

Strategies for making informed decisions (Year 5)

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Econbus
Features introductory notes for teachers about 'informed decisions' and some of the strategies that buyers can use to make them. Includes eight teaching and learning activities for students. Suggested answers supplied for some activities. Written specifically for Australian Curriculum Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) design, but applicable wherever economics and business concepts form part of the middle school (Year 5-7) syllabus
Preview of Yourtown Economics and Business - Impact of Consumer Decisions (Year 6)

Yourtown Economics and Business - Impact of Consumer Decisions (Year 6)

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Econbus
Features brief introductory notes for teachers about the impact of consumer and financial decisions across the economy. Includes seven teaching and learning activities for students. Suggested answers supplied for some activities. Diagram masters included to assist your preparation. Written specifically for Western Australian and Australian Curriculum Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) design, but applicable wherever economics and business concepts form part of the middle school (Year 5-7) sy
Preview of Yourtown Economics and Business -  Consumer Decision Factors (Year 5)

Yourtown Economics and Business - Consumer Decision Factors (Year 5)

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Econbus
Features brief introductory notes for teachers about factors that influence purchasing decisions. Includes ten teaching and learning activities for students. Suggested answers supplied for some activities. Diagram masters included to assist your preparation. Written specifically for Australian Curriculum Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) design, but applicable wherever economics and business concepts form part of the middle school (Year 5-7) syllabus
Preview of Yourtown Economics and Business - Scarcity and Choices (Year 5)

Yourtown Economics and Business - Scarcity and Choices (Year 5)

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Econbus
Introductory notes for teachers (with activities for students) about scarcity and the resulting need to make choices about how scarce resources are used in production and satisfying wants. Written specifically for Western Australian / Australian Curriculum Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) design, but applicable wherever economics and business concepts form part of the middle school (Year 5-7) syllabus
Preview of Yourtown Economics and Business - Entrepreneurs and business success (Year 7)

Yourtown Economics and Business - Entrepreneurs and business success (Year 7)

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Econbus
Introductory notes and activities about entrepreneurship - the characteristics and entrepreneurs and the behaviours and skills they bring to business. Written specifically for Australian Curriculum Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) design, but applicable wherever economics and business concepts form part of the middle school (Year 7/8) syllabus.
Preview of How markets operate in Australia (Year 8)

How markets operate in Australia (Year 8)

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Econbus
Introductory notes and activities about markets (buyers, sellers, quantities, prices). Written specifically for Australian Curriculum Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) design, but applicable wherever economics and business concepts form part of the middle school (about Year 8) syllabus.
Preview of Yourtown Economics and Business - Consumers Rely on Businesses (Year 7)

Yourtown Economics and Business - Consumers Rely on Businesses (Year 7)

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Econbus
Economics and business - how consumers rely on business firms. Specifically for Australian / WA Curriculum Year 7. Teacher notes with engaging student activities.
Preview of Yourtown Economics and Business - Resources (Year 5)

Yourtown Economics and Business - Resources (Year 5)

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Econbus
Economics and business - Resources. Specifically for Australian / WA Curriculum Year 5. Teacher notes with engaging student activities.
Preview of Yourtown Needs and Wants (Year 5)

Yourtown Needs and Wants (Year 5)

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Econbus
Economics and business - needs and wants. Specifically for Australian / WA Curriculum Year 5. Teacher notes with engaging student activities.
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About the store

Experience

25 years in secondary teaching; 12 years tertiary teaching in economics; several years of curriculum writing and teacher professional development experience

Teaching style

No preferred 'style'. Teaching is situation and student dependent, so one lesson could be direct instruction, another could be student directed. Keep students under a little bit of pressure at all times!

My own education history

B.Ec., Dip. Ed., M.Ec., M.Ed. Man (University of Western Australia)