The wool industry has a wide range of case studies and business management tools, which students can utilise to develop an understanding of the key success factors in managing a healthy business and a rewarding lifestyle.
The following curriculum-based resource package includes a variety of interactive resources, including downloadable PDF factsheets, websites and publications.
A range of Learn About Wool (primary and secondary) factsheets is available to meet the needs of a wide range of students, and can be accessed from this site.
Hard-copy Learn About Wool factsheets are also available by contacting teacherskit@wool.com
Links with the Australian Curriculum
Students can investigate the following resources to help them investigate wool-industry entrepreneurs and identify the behaviours and skills they bring to their business, for example establishing a shared vision; demonstrating initiative, innovation and enterprise, observe local businesses to identify factors that contribute to their success, for example location, quality of service, a high-quality product, sound management practices.
Knowledge and Understanding | Economics and Business
Characteristics of entrepreneurs and successful businesses (ACHEK019).
Business Skills | Economics and Business
Opportunities exist to incorporate the full strand depending on the classroom activity being undertaken. (ACHES021, ACHES022, ACHES023, ACHES024, ACHES025, ACHES026).
