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
Worksheet that includes questions about school rules. The worksheet includes five questions that relate to why it is important to have school rules and how we can make sure people follow school rules, etc.
This is a quick prep activity that could be used to structure a full lesson, as it asks students to go into detail when explaining their answers. After students complete the activity, the answers could be debated with the whole class.
An interactive escape room lesson that explores the Great Wall of China. This lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to the reasons why the Great Wall of China was built.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to describe the Great Wall of China
• To be able to discuss significant information about the Great Wall of China
Included:
Five task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
This resource is the perfect assessment tool that can be used when teaching about the industrial revolution. There are ten multiple choice questions that explore a handful of topics relating to the industrial revolution.
Easy to use resource and no preparation required. Simply print out the resource that is in a PDF format for students to complete.
Included:
Coloured version of the ‘The Industrial Revolution - Multiple Choice Quiz’
Answer sheet for teacher included
An interactive escape room lesson that explores the Black Death. This lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to the topic of of the Black Death and the impact that it had and how it occurred.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to explain events when the Black Death happened in Europe
• To be able to describe how the Black Death was controlled
Included (in PDF format):
Six task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Students should be able to identify the meaning of ‘assets and liabilities’ and the purpose of creating a balance sheet Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of the features of assets and liabilities.
Learning Objectives
•To be able to identify what is meant by the term ‘asset’ and ‘liability’ .
•To be able to construct a balance sheet with financial information.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
A word search puzzle about intellectual property (IP). This is a fun and educational activity that challenges participants to find and circle specific words relating to intellectual property (IP) within a grid of letters. Hidden within this grid are relevant words and terms associated with intellectual property (IP).
Words included:
Patents
Copyright
Trademarks
Trade
Secrets
Infringement
Licensing
Innovation
Protection
Intellectual
Property
Law
Creative
Ownership
Rights
Brand
Protection
Enforcement
An interactive escape room lesson that explores the meaning of ‘sustainability’. There are seven fun task cards that include activities relating to sustainability and why it is important. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to the various issues and key issues surrounding sustainability, such as the three pillars of sustainability and how a sustainable future can be achieved.
Lesson Objectives:
To define what is meant by ‘sustainability’ and explain the three pillars of sustainability.
To be able to explain how a sustainable future can be achieved.
Included:
Seven task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Escape room activities that are the perfect supplement for any business studies course!
An interactive escape room lesson that introduces students to the topic of health and safety in the workplace. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to health and safety in the workplace.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to explain why health and safety in the workplace is important.
• To be able to identify the various laws which governs health and safety in the workplace.
Included:
Six task card
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
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Students should be able to explain how to calculate changing home currency into a foreign currency. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of what exchange rates are and how to calculate changing currency.
Learning Objectives
• To be able to explain what exchanges rates are.
• To be able to explain how to calculate a variety of exchange rates.
• To be able to change back to the dollar from another currency.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
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Worksheet that includes questions on what is meant by market segmentation, how the market can be segmented, and the advantages of market segmentation. The worksheet is leveled with green and orange chilies, so that students can choose questions that are best suited to their ability.
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.
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An interactive escape room lesson that explores the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of industry. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to each sector and what type of businesses would be included in each industry. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to classifying sectors of industry.
Included:
Six task cards to complete the escape room relating to sectors
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Students should be able to identify the meaning of ‘digital footprint’. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of how to have a positive digital footprint and what we should not share online.
Learning Objectives
To be able to define what is meant by ‘digital footprint’.
To be able to explain what information we should and should not share online.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
An interactive escape room lesson that introduces students to the topic of social enterprises. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to the features of social enterprises, and the advantages and disadvantages of this form of ownership.
Lesson Objectives:
• To to be able to develop an understanding of social enterprises
• To be able to develop an awareness of how social entrepreneurs contribute to positive social change locally and globally
Included:
Six task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Endangered animals ICT lesson. Cross curricular lesson that gets students to:
To be able to insert data into a table.
To be able to format a table in a word processing document.
Differentiated activities and a range of ideas packed in to ensure an engaging and well paced lesson. PowerPoint, lesson plan, and pre-made excel activities included.
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Students should be able to explain what is meant by cash flow forecasting. Featured in the resource there is a PowerPoint that explain what is meant by cashflow forecasting, the importance of cash in a business setting, and examples of cash inflows and outflows.
Learning Objectives
•To be able to explain what is meant by cash flow forecasting.
•To be able to explain the key features of a cash flow forecast.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
Worksheet that includes questions on business aims and objectives, what a SMART objective is, and gets students to explain the changing nature of business objectives. The worksheet is leveled with green and orange chilies, so that students can choose questions that are best suited to their ability.
Worksheet that includes questions about leadership styles. The activity includes a video for students to watch about the three main leadership styles (laissez-faire, democratic and autocratic leadership) students are to then answer the questions on the corresponding page. The written activity can be printed out or completed digitally.
This is a quick prep activity that could be used to structure a full lesson, as it asks students to go into detail when explaining their answers. After students complete the activity, the answers could be debated with the whole class.