Essential Question

How do First Nations people in Australia develop business opportunities?

Warning — First Nations teachers and students are advised that this curriculum resource may contain images, voices or names of deceased people.

Unit details

Y8 Economics and Business
Lesson Time: 40 minutes
Lessons: 15
Duration: 5 weeks
Australian Curriculum
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority.

Unit overview

In this unit, students will:

  • build an understanding of experiences faced by First Nations people in starting and running a business
  • learn about ancient trade routes and tradable goods of First Nations Peoples
  • engage with data relevant to First Nations business ownership
  • research First Nations-owned businesses in their area
  • consider the benefits of cultural tourism 
  • complete a case study on a First Nations business
  • devise a small-business idea that benefits the broader community
  • apply their learning to complete a business plan.

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