TPS Year 6 2008

 

Recession

1.        In your own words, explain what a recession is.

2.        What affect does a strong economy have on business and spending?

3.        What do you think is meant by consumer confidence?

4.        What factors can make the economy slow down?

5.        How does this impact on businesses and consumers?

6.        How long does the economy need to go bad before it is called a recession?

7.        What is disposable income and what impact does a recession have on it?

8.        What happens to employment during a recession?

9.        What can the Reserve Bank do to try and stop a recession?

10.     How does a slow economy affect the way you live?

 

Olympic future

1.        What happened in 1976 that made the Government commit to spending money on Olympic sports?

2.        What did Australia achieve at the Los Angeles Olympics following the AIS being formed?

3.        What does the AIS do?

4.        Before the AIS was formed, how did athletes train?

5.        What impact is sports science having all over the world?

6.        Why are some people worried that Australian athletes could lose their winning edge?

7.        What does the Government think should be done?

8.        Do you agree that more money should be spent on sport?  Explain your answer.

9.        Why do you think sport is so important to many Australians?

10.     How has your thinking changed about the future of Olympic sport after watching the BtN story?