UOI4: How we organise ourselves

An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.

Central Idea An economy affects people and the environment

Lines of Inquiry - Organisation of economic systems - Ways in which trade makes us interdependent - The ethics of trade

Concepts:

Responsibility, Connection

Interdependence, Supply, Demand

Profile Focus:

Open-minded, Principled, Knowledgable

Skills Focus:

Communication, Thinking

Attitudes Focus:

Curiosity, Intergrity, Co-operation, Respect

NZ Curriculum Achievement Objectives Level 4 Social Science ● Understand how producers and consumers exercise their rights and meet their responsibilities. NZC Level 5 Social Science ● Understand how economic decisions impact on people, communities, and nations.