YEARS 8 - 10 Jacaranda Essentials Economics and Civics is a contemporary, engaging and accessible text and CD-ROM resource prepared specifically to support the Victorian Essential Learning Standards(VELS). Jacaranda Essentials Economics & Civics provides full coverage of Levels 5 and 6 standards for the domains of Economics and Civics and Citizenship. The strong focus of all chapters is to engage and enthuse students with high-interest and relevant presentation and content. Links are made, particularly through activities, to the domains of Communication, Thinking, ICT and Design, Creativity and Technology. Aspects of Personal Learning and Interpersonal Development are also integrated, including teamwork, in-depth learning and strategies to encourage participation in community activities. Key features information-rich text colourful, stimulating double-page spreads clearly explained concepts glossary terms highlighted and defined in the chapter skills integrated throughout plus SkillsEssentials sections structured activities for different learning styles and abilities weblinks that connect to online sites to facilitate investigations Econofile and Civicsfile provide interesting and topical information ICT Made Easy icons signpost opportunities to link to clear and friendly instructions at www.jaconline.com.au/ict-me includes supplementary chapter Consumer Protection Additional resources Jacaranda Essentials Economics and Civics CD-ROM : is included with the textbook contains the textbook in PDF format provides interactive concept and skill development allows completion of textbook activities on-screen. Jacaranda Essentials Economics and Civics Worksheets : are photocopiable offer a wide variety of activities supplement the text's activities Jacaranda Essentials Economics and Civics website : lists active weblinks offers online testing provides links between chapter content and the VELS Curriculum Framework