Year 7 Economics and BusinessSyllabus:1.
Consumers & Producers - Understanding the concept of consumers and producers
- Identifying the roles and responsibilities of consumers and producers in the economy
- Exploring the factors that influence consumer choices
- Analyzing the impact of consumer behavior on businesses
- Examining the importance of producers in meeting consumer needs and wants
2.
Businesses & Objectives - Introduction to different types of businesses (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation)
- Understanding the concept of business objectives and their importance
- Identifying the stakeholders of a business and their interests
- Exploring the role of businesses in the economy
- Analyzing the relationship between businesses and their objectives
3.
Successful Entrepreneurs - Understanding the concept of entrepreneurship
- Exploring the characteristics and skills of successful entrepreneurs
- Examining the steps involved in starting a business
- Analyzing case studies of successful entrepreneurs and their businesses
- Identifying the challenges and opportunities in entrepreneurship
4.
Work & Income - Understanding the concept of work and its importance
- Exploring different types of work and their characteristics
- Examining the relationship between work and income
- Analyzing the factors that determine income
- Exploring the concept of wages and salaries
Assessment:- Class participation and engagement in discussions
- Completion of individual and group activities
- Written assignments and quizzes
- Case study analysis
- Project-based assessments
- End-of-term examination
Resources:- Textbooks and workbooks
- Online resources and educational websites (such as EduRev)
- Videos, documentaries, and multimedia materials
- Case studies and real-life examples
- Guest speakers and industry visits (if possible)
Overall Goal:The overall goal of the Year 7 Economics and Business syllabus is to provide students with a foundational understanding of key economic and business concepts. Through engaging activities, discussions, and assessments, students will develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication. The syllabus aims to prepare students for future studies in economics, business, and entrepreneurship, as well as develop their financial literacy and understanding of the world of work.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Year 7