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Science and Consumer and Financial Literacy

ASTA, in collaboration with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has produced units of work for science teachers that embed Consumer and Financial literacy in the teaching of science.

Developed by science teachers, these units, designed for Years 6–10, reflect the importance of Consumer and Financial Literacy for our students. 

Young people are increasingly exposed to consumer pressures and are interacting with money from an earlier age.  The everyday consumer and financial decisions they make will impact over time on their quality of life, opportunities they can pursue, their sense of security and well being and overall economic health of our society.

Science and Consumer and Financial Literacy
Science and Consumer and Financial Literacy

2019 Update:

The website http://www.financialliteracy.edu.au hyperlinked to in the above document no longer exists. Below are copies of the main linked documents provided so this material can still be of some use.

Bottled_Water_or_Tap_Water_-_EA
Bottled_Water_or_Tap_Water_-_EA

Food_for_Thought__financial_literacy_unit_
Food_for_Thought__financial_literacy_unit_

What_is_the_real_cost_of_cleaning_-_LC
What_is_the_real_cost_of_cleaning_-_LC

What_is_the_environmental_impact_of_our_wants
What_is_the_environmental_impact_of_our_wants