Student learning

• The story highlights the way an economic society can develop around a key resource.
• Starting a new civilisation/society requires human talent, lots of imagination and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Wesley’s innovation allows every part of the plant resource to be used (zero waste).
• Entrepreneurs (like Wesley) can be charismatic leaders.
• Human talent: ideas and hard work are our most valuable resource.
• The growth of economies and society require enterprising individuals.
• People respond to incentives.
• The consequences of choices lie in the future.

Curriculum links

This unit of work relates to the following key competencies and values:
Thinking; Relating to Others; Using Language, Symbols and Text; Managing Self; Participating and Contributing; Excellence; Innovation, Inquiry and Curiosity; Equity; Community; Integrity.

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Students taking part will

• Identify skills and attributes that produce enterprising or entrepreneurial individuals.
• Understand the risks we take, and the choices we make impact on individuals, families and communities.
• Evaluate the consequences of choices before making decisions.
• Understand that values are key to the success or otherwise of society.
• Differentiate between goods and services.
• Differentiate between needs and wants.

Download includes:

• ESB7: Weslandia