Students should be able to explain the purpose of organizational charts. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of the key terminology surrounding organizational charts and structures. For example, subordinate, chain of command, hierarchy, and span of control. Learning Objectives •To be able to explain the purpose of organizational charts. •To be able to explain the different between a hierarchical (tall) and flat structure. Included: PowerPoint Starter Three Main Activities Plenary Lesson Plan

This lesson is focused around the reasons new and existing business fail. Included: PowerPoint (with starter activity, main activity, and plenary included) Lesson Plan *This lesson requires you to print out newspaper articles (the links are provided) so some preparation is needed. However if you have access to computers in the lesson you could simply save them into the public drive so they have access.

Included: x3 printable activities each suited for the different topics on motivation. Non-financial motivation Financial methods of motivation Scenario’s to apply students understanding of the methods Each could be used for a separate lesson and build upon student’s understanding of motivation in business.

Escape room activities that are the perfect supplement for any business course! An interactive escape room lesson that introduces students to the topic of risks in business. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to the different types of risks that can impact a business, and how a SWOT analysis can be used to reduce risk in business. Lesson Objectives: To be able to categorize types of business risks To be able to interpret how various type of risks impact business activities Included: Six task cards PowerPoint with starter and plenary Lesson Plan Answer sheet for teacher Answer sheet for students

Included: x3 printable activities each suited for the different topics on motivation. Non-financial motivation Financial methods of motivation Scenario’s to apply students understanding of the methods Each could be used for a separate lesson and build upon student’s understanding of motivation in business.

Students should be able to explain what is meant by both supply and demand and how to plot supply and demand on a graph. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of the features that can impact the relationship between both supply and demand. Learning Objectives •To be able to explain the theory of supply and demand •To be able to answer the questions on the worksheet about supply and demand Included: PowerPoint Starter Three Main Activities Plenary Lesson Plan

Students should be able to explain what is meant by both ‘fixed’ and ‘variable’ costs. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of different examples of both types of costs. Learning Objectives To be able to define the meaning of ‘fixed’ and ‘variable’ costs. To be able to explain examples of fixed and variable costs in business. Included: PowerPoint Starter Three Main Activities Plenary Lesson Plan

Students should be able to identify the meaning of ‘economics’ and be able to explain how economic theory varies. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of basic economic theory (scarcity, opportunity cost, etc) alongside a basic understand of Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes. The information on both economists is basic, so as to not overwhelm students. However, teachers could expand on certain slides and go into more detail at their own discretion. Learning Objectives To be able to define what is meant by ‘economics’. To be able to give a brief explanation of key economic theory (Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes). Included: PowerPoint Starter Three Main Activities Plenary Lesson Plan

2.2.2 - The role and function of management. PPT (with bell ringer and plenary) Printable starter Printable main activity

Interactive escape room lesson for teaching exchange rates. Easy to prep lesson as everything is prepared and the task cards simply need to be printed in advance. The lesson provides a fun introduction to exchange rates. All of the key words are included in the lesson, such as exchange, currency, and trade. There are some simple exchange rate calculations included in the activity also, with the formula given to students to assist them. Included: Five task cards that focus on exchange rates, currency, and exchange rate formulas. PowerPoint with information explaining the meaning of currency, exchange rates, and a starter and plenary activity included. Lesson Plan explaining different teaching activities that could be used. Answer sheet for every activity that is included in the lesson. This would serve as a great introduction lesson covering both exchange rates and currency, and would work well with a range of Business Studies and Economics curriculums.

Students should be able to identify the meaning of ‘e-commerce’ and the advantages and disadvantages of e-commerce for both the buyer and seller. Each activity aims to give students a basic understanding of how technology has influenced consumers spending habits and the way in which businesses operate. Learning Objectives To be able to define what is meant by ‘e-commerce’. To be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of ‘e-commerce’ Included: Included: PowerPoint Starter Two Main Activities Plenary Lesson Plan

Included: PPT (with bell ringer, starter, & plenary). Separate main activity.

An interactive escape room lesson about the factors of production. Easy to prep lesson, simply print the task cards off in advance. The lesson provides a fun introduction to the factors of production, and the importance of each on in a business setting. Included: Five task cards to complete the escape room relating to the factors of production. PowerPoint with starter and plenary Lesson Plan Answer sheet for teacher Answer sheet for students

Lesson breakdown: Students should be able to identify the meaning of ‘sole trader’ and ‘partnerships’ and to be able to state advantages and disadvantages of both forms of ownership. Each activity aims to give students a basic understanding of the features of both forms of ownership, and encourages students to assess when each form of ownership might be more appropriate in a business scenario. Learning Objectives To be able to identify the features of sole traders and partnerships To be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of operating as a sole trader or in a partnership Included: PowerPoint (PowerPoint format) Starter Activity on PowerPoint Worksheet with Answer Sheet Plenary on PowerPoint This is an easy ‘teach and go’ lesson, which could either be printed out or simply uploaded onto a system such as teams/google classroom/school network and completed on a device.

Students should be able to explain what is meant by the term ‘personal finance’ and understand the importance of financial literacy. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of the different types of payments, and the benefits and limitations. Learning Objectives •To be able to explain how we can take care of our personal finances. •To be able to understand the functions of money and methods of payment. Included: PowerPoint Starter Three Main Activities Plenary Lesson Plan

Included: PowerPoint (with bell ringer, starter, and plenary) Printable main activity Printable plenary *This lesson is aimed at the iGCSE Cambridge Business Studies syllabus however could be used in conjunction with a range of business studies courses.

Full lesson focused upon the production of goods and services. Quick, easy, printable lesson that requires zero prep! The lesson also explores the following objectives: To be able understand how to manage resources effectively to produce goods and services. To be able to understand the difference between production and productivity. Included: PowerPoint - 8 pages (with starter, information for teaching topic, and plenary) Worksheet (two pages with a range of activities ranging in difficulty)

About this item An interactive escape room lesson about the role of management. Easy to prep lesson, as task cards simply need to be printed in advance. The lesson provides a fun introduction the role of management and the importance of good decision making in business. Included: Five task cards to complete the escape room relating to the role of management PowerPoint with starter and plenary Lesson Plan Answer sheet for teacher Answer sheet for students to complete

An interactive escape room lesson about franchises. Easy to prep lesson, as task cards simply need to be printed in advance. The lesson provides a fun introduction to franchises, the difference between a franchise, the franchisee, and the franchisor. Included: Five task cards to complete the escape room relating to franchising. PowerPoint with starter and plenary Lesson Plan Answer sheet for teacher Answer sheet for students to complete

To be able to define what is meant by liquidity. To be able to explain what is meant by working capital. Students should be able to explain what liquidity is, and what is the problem is with poor liquidity. Included: Starter Main Activity Plenary Lesson Plan