Economics (Ecx - Half-Year)

This course is available for Year 9 students in 2024

Course Description: In this half year course, students will gain some financial literacy. Students will learn about the value of money and be able to design their own currency. They will also learn about earning and spending money wisely. A major project for this course is an entrepreneurial “Dragons Den” type project where students design and then promote their product to ‘imaginary’ potential investors. This course leads on to Year 10 Economics and Accounting.

Contact Person: Mr Grocott djg@shirley.school.nz