Economics

CURRICULUM FOCUS

In economics this week, students are learning about the business environment and the way different businesses produce and distribute goods and services. 

VOCABULARY

Business: A commercial enterprise that makes, buys and sells goods and services. 

Distribute: To divide among several or many. 

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Research a different Australian business than you did last week. Some examples of famous Australian businesses are: 

• Blackmores
• Westpac
• Origin
• Australia Post

Record notes about the business background/history, information about products/goods/services, production, distribution and employees. 

You could use this information to write an information report on the Australia business of your choice.