We have been having a lot of fun in HASS this term, learning about consumer decisions and the effect on Australian Communities. The 5C classroom became a small community called “5C-Oppolis” and each student became a part of their own community group. Our community is made up of doctors, students, café managers, farmers, builders, store owners and musicians. At the beginning of each HASS lesson, we have an auction where the groups try to secure the things that they need the most, including musical instruments, food, water, land and medicine. In the auction, the groups use play money that they have earned throughout the week for completing tasks and following instructions. This ongoing activity has helped the students understand how different groups of people have different needs and how this effects the decisions that they make.