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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.

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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.
Franchises / Franchising - Pros & Cons of Using a Franchise - Business Studies - AS-Level
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Franchises / Franchising - Pros & Cons of Using a Franchise - Business Studies - AS-Level

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A detailed lesson on franchises. The lesson is targeted for AS / A-Level Business Studies students. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of the franchise model and what it may mean to entrepreneurs and the various pros and cons. The lesson also includes a detailed look at how McDonalds operates into franchising model. I have included a nice starter quiz and a detailed worksheet to help consolidate the learning from the PPT. This lesson is aimed at AS / A-Level Business Studies students but the lesson could be adapted for GCSE Business Studies.
Aggregate Demand, Consumption & The Level of Economic Activity - A-Level Macroeconomics / Economics
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Aggregate Demand, Consumption & The Level of Economic Activity - A-Level Macroeconomics / Economics

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A detailed extension of aggregate demand theory and a detailed look at the consumption function and MPC. Perfect for year 2 A-Level macroeconomics. Main Aim: Students will expand their theory of AD and look at how consumption can be looked to through both the consumption function and MPC. Students will also look at the Multiplier concept. This lesson covers the following areas: Consumption The consumption function and graph Marginal propensity to consume (MPC) Influences on MPC The multiplier effect The reserve multiplier. The lesson concludes with exam-based questions on a news article. This lesson could easily last 2 hours.
Introduction to Economics & Economic Systems Lesson - GCSE Economics
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Introduction to Economics & Economic Systems Lesson - GCSE Economics

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This in-depth and engaging PPT has many tasks and key terms and economic theory throughout. The lesson helps introduce microeconomics and the different economic systems. The lesson gives good examples and lots of challenges throughout to make this lesson accessible and engaging. Main Aim: Students will understand the different economic systems, the key difference with needs and wants, the difference between goods and services and the main roles of consumers, producers and governments.
Economic Systems & Public & Private Organisations
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Economic Systems & Public & Private Organisations

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This detailed and engaging PPT covers economic systems (groups) and the difference between public and private organisations. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of the different economic systems; planned and free market. The lesson also looks at the main difference between public and private organisations and how their aims can differ. The lesson includes lots of engaging tasks, video links, key theory and relevant examples. Main Aim: Students will understand the what interdependence means, the different economic system; (planned, free market and mixed economies) and the difference between private and public organisations.
Economic Systems & Factors of Production Overview / Re-Cap Tasks
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Economic Systems & Factors of Production Overview / Re-Cap Tasks

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This detailed and engaging PPT will help students re-cap and revise key theory from economic systems and the factors of production. The lesson includes a great A3 revision sheet, key exam question practice and an interactive research task perfect for homework. It also includes a bonus Word Doc worksheet covering many questions. Main Aim: Students will re-cap and complete tasks to fully cover the main economic systems, goods and services and the factors of production.
Specialisation & Division of Labour - Revision / Re-Cap Economics Lesson
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Specialisation & Division of Labour - Revision / Re-Cap Economics Lesson

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Students will re-cap and revise all the key theory with this bumper lesson based around specialisation and division of labour. The lesson includes: A3 double sided revision sheet Homework / research task Group work lesson based around making boxes Main Aim: Students will re-cap and revise key theory on specialisation and division of labour. The lesson includes a double A3 revision sheet and a homework research task. The lesson also includes resources for a specialisation group work task.
The Economic Problem Overview Re-Cap / Revision Lesson - GCSE Economics
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The Economic Problem Overview Re-Cap / Revision Lesson - GCSE Economics

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This engaging PPT allows students to re-cap and revise the key theory behind the economic problem. This range of tasks include a detailed A3 revision sheet, a detailed worksheet and homework tasks. The lesson includes lots of engaging tasks, homework tasks and relevant examples and revision activities. Main Aim: Students will re-cap and revise the key concepts of the economic problem. This lesson includes a A3 revision sheet, worksheets and homework tasks.****
Industrial Sectors - Primary, Secondary & Tertiary - Full Economics Lesson
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Industrial Sectors - Primary, Secondary & Tertiary - Full Economics Lesson

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This detailed lesson covers the key theory behind the industrial sectors, interdependence and the importance of these sectors. It includes lots of relevant examples, tasks and key theory. The lesson also teaches the main theory behind markets. The lesson includes many fun and engaging tasks through with lots of questions and assessments to check understanding throughout. Main Aim: Students will understand the three main industrial sectors and how they depend on one another. Students will also learn what interdependence is and what is a market with many tasks and examples.
Price Elasticity of Demand (PED) - Demand Curves, Calculations & Evaluating PED
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Price Elasticity of Demand (PED) - Demand Curves, Calculations & Evaluating PED

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This bumper lesson covers price elasticity of demand in lots of depth and includes many engaging tasks and activities. The lesson covers the key theory behind PED, how elastic and inelastic demand curve are drawn. The lesson also include many tasks linked to calculating a products PED. The lesson concludes with an evaluating of the importance of PED to producers and consumers. The lesson includes lots of worksheets and tasks throughout to keep students engaged. Main Aim: Students will understand price elasticity of demand (PED). This bumper lesson covers the key difference between elastic and inelastic demand – including various demand curves and examples. Calculating PED is covered with lots of tasks and worksheets. The lessons concludes with an evaluation of the importance of PED.
Price Revision / Overview Lesson - A3 Worksheets & Research Task
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Price Revision / Overview Lesson - A3 Worksheets & Research Task

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This lesson helps students complete many tasks linked to Price. The lesson will help retrieve and re-cap on essential theory and tasks. This is the perfect lesson to cover after Price, Supply and Demand has been covered in class. The lesson also includes a detailed research / independent study task - perfect for homework. A bonus worksheet has also been included. Main Aim: Students will re-cap and revise the key theory of price. Students will cover one A3 revision sheet that covers all the key questions linked to price. Students will practice supply and demand curves, equilibrium and allocation of resources. Students can also complete a detailed research task on price. The lesson also includes a bonus worksheet based on supply and demand practice.
Supply Revision / Overview Lesson - A3 Worksheets & Research Task
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Supply Revision / Overview Lesson - A3 Worksheets & Research Task

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This lesson helps students complete many tasks linked to supply and PES. The lesson will help retrieve and re-cap on essential theory and tasks. This is the perfect lesson to cover after Supply has been covered in class. The lesson also include a detailed research / independent study task - perfect for homework. Main Aim: Students will re-cap and revise the key theory of supply and price elasticity of supply (PES). Students will cover three A3 revision sheets that covers all the key questions linked to supply. Students will practise supply curves, calculations and analyse the most important factors of supply. Students can also complete a detailed research task on supply.
Price Elasticity of Supply (PES) - Supply Curves, Calculations & Evaluating PES
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Price Elasticity of Supply (PES) - Supply Curves, Calculations & Evaluating PES

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This bumper lesson covers price elasticity of supply in lots of depth and includes many engaging tasks and activities. The lesson covers the key theory behind PES, how elastic and inelastic supply curve are drawn. The lesson also include many tasks linked to calculating a products PES. The lesson concludes with an evaluating of the importance of PES to producers and consumers. The lesson includes lots of worksheets and tasks throughout to keep students engaged. Main Aim: Students will understand price elasticity of supply (PES). This bumper lesson covers the key difference between elastic and inelastic supply – including various supply curves and examples. Calculating PES is covered with lots of tasks and worksheets. The lessons concludes with an evaluation of the importance of PES.
Supply Lesson - Curves, Shifts & The Law of Supply - Full Economics Lesson
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Supply Lesson - Curves, Shifts & The Law of Supply - Full Economics Lesson

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This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory behind supply. This includes the law of supply, contractions and extensions of supply and why the supply curve can shift. There are many examples of why the supply curve can shift. The lesson includes many tasks and activities throughout. There is also a nice bonus supply worksheet included. Main Aim: Students will understand the law of supply, how supply can be shown on a demand curve. The lesson covers the main shifts and movements on the supply curve and many tasks and examples.
Production & Economies of Scale Revision / Overview Lesson - A3 Worksheets & Research Task
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Production & Economies of Scale Revision / Overview Lesson - A3 Worksheets & Research Task

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This lesson helps students complete many tasks linked to Production and Economies of Scale. The lesson will help retrieve and re-cap on essential theory and tasks. This is the perfect lesson to cover after production, productivity and economies of scale. The lesson also includes a detailed research / independent study task - perfect for homework. A bonus worksheet has also been included.
Evaluating Economies of Scale & External Economies of Scale
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Evaluating Economies of Scale & External Economies of Scale

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Students will learn the theory behind evaluating economies of scale and the different types of external economies of scale and the various pros and cons. The lesson includes the economies of scale diagram and examples. Lots of examples and tasks throughout. The lesson includes a great A3 Mega Dairy research and group project based on economies of scale. The lesson includes lots of additional worksheets and tasks.
GCSE Business Studies - Complete Revision Guide - Unit 2: Growing as a Business - AQA - 85 Pages
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GCSE Business Studies - Complete Revision Guide - Unit 2: Growing as a Business - AQA - 85 Pages

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A really detailed and comprehensive revision guide to help students prepare for their GCSE Business Studies exam. This 85 page revision guide includes all theory for the AQA Unit 2 Exam: Growing as a Business. The revision guide also includes many worksheets and exam style questions. The revision guide covers the following chapters / topics: 1. Keywords / Key terms for Unit 2 2. Growing as a Business - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 3. Finance - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 4. Marketing - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 6. Human Resources - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 7. Operations - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources I have also included key tips on answering 9 mark questions and other useful resources. This revision guide is easy to read and makes sure students know the required theory really well. This revision guide is made for the AQA GCSE Unit 2 exam - but it could easily be adapted for other exam boards such as OCR and EdExcel. The perfect revision resource for GCSE Business Studies students.
Growth of Firms - Plant & Firm Level Economies of Scale - A-Level Economics
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Growth of Firms - Plant & Firm Level Economies of Scale - A-Level Economics

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This lesson looks at how the growth of firms impacts economies of scale. The lesson looks at the following topics with key theory and examples: Economies of Scale Plant Level Economies of Scale Firm Level Economies of Scale Technical Economies of Scale Multi Plant Economies of Scale The lesson has numerous tasks throughout and includes both a teacher and student copy of the PPT. I have also included a nice keyword loop game - simply cut up the keywords / definition slips and get students to loop them together to create a full chain (full instructions on worksheet). Perfect lesson for A-Level Economics.
Alternative Theories of the Firm & Theory of the Firm - A-Level Economics
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Alternative Theories of the Firm & Theory of the Firm - A-Level Economics

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This lesson focuses on the four alternative theories of the firm. The lesson re-caps on the main theory of the firm; profit maximization and then looks at four other potential aims for a firm: Revenue maximisation Sales maximisation Managerial theory Organisational theory Each alternative theory of the firm has clear theory, diagrams and examples. I have also included a past exam style question and a mark scheme. I have included a teacher and student copy of the PPT. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics.
The Economic Problem - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost & Choice - Capital & Consumer Goods - Economics
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The Economic Problem - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost & Choice - Capital & Consumer Goods - Economics

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A nice lesson that covers the economic problem. The lesson looks at scarcity and choice and how resources are allocated. The lesson looks at opportunity cost and includes a nice task on this topic. I have also included a Mars Bar utility task which will keep students engaged. I have also included a keyword scramble and a nice factors of production gap fill task. I have also included a nice worksheet based on topics around the economic problem - this worksheet includes matching tasks, gap fills and questions. I have also included a student version of the lesson. This lesson can be used for either GCSE or A-Level Economics. Lesson aim: Students will fully understand the economic problem and how resources are allocated.
Income & Wealth - Inequality, Distribution of Income & Poverty - A-Level Microeconomics - 1 of 4
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Income & Wealth - Inequality, Distribution of Income & Poverty - A-Level Microeconomics - 1 of 4

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This lesson at the difference between income and wealth and how this has a major impact on the distribution of income in the UK. The lesson aims to help students cover the following objectives: * Students will fully understand the difference between income and wealth and how it can impact inequality in the UK. * All Students will understand the difference between income and wealth * Most Students will understand and be able to analyse the different factors that cause an unequal distribution of income and wealth in an economy * Some students will be able to answer a past exam question. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. The tasks include a nice whiteboard starter activity and a brief re-cap on elastic and inelastic supply of labour tick sheet. I have also included a nice worksheet that gets students to fully look at the clear difference between income and wealth. Students also look at the main causes of inequality in the distribution of income & wealth in the UK. The lesson concludes with a past exam style question - with a useful template to help answer the question properly. I have included a nice worksheet that follows the PPT very carefully. I have also included a student version of the PPT. This lesson is perfect for looking at poverty and how their is clear inequality in the UK and the World. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics and could also be useful for Geography and Business Studies. This is lesson 1 of 4 covering poverty and the inequality of the distribution of income.