Number of Slides: 41; Teaching time: 2 hours (but videos/activities can be skipped, as appropriate). This presentation, entitled “Holocaust Memorial Day,” is an invaluable resource for teachers aiming to educate students aged 14-19 about the Holocaust. It handles the subject matter with great sensitivity, ensuring that the tragic events are presented with the respect and solemnity they deserve. The presentation begins by explaining the significance of Holocaust Memorial Day, observed on January 27th, which commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and honors the 6 million Jews and millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. It provides a comprehensive overview of the origins of World War II and the Holocaust, detailing the rise of the Nazi Party, the impact of the Treaty of Versailles, and the economic crisis in Germany. Throughout the presentation, students will engage with various videos and activities designed to deepen their understanding. For instance, a short video explores the factors that led to the rise of the Nazi Party, followed by questions to encourage critical thinking. Another video discusses the start of World War II, prompting students to reflect on the different reactions to the war’s announcement. The core of the presentation focuses on the Holocaust itself, describing the systematic persecution and murder of 6 million Jews and other targeted groups. It includes powerful survivor testimonies, such as Irene’s story, which highlights the psychological impact of witnessing atrocities and the importance of preserving these narratives for future generations. The presentation also covers the end of the war, the liberation of concentration camps, and the ongoing significance of Holocaust Memorial Day. It emphasises the importance of human rights, tolerance, and education in preventing future genocides. In addition to the historical content, the presentation provides resources for further learning, including recommended books, websites, and museums. This ensures that students have access to a wealth of information to support their studies. Overall, this presentation is a comprehensive and sensitive educational tool that equips teachers with the resources needed to teach about the Holocaust effectively. It encourages reflection, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of one of history’s darkest periods.

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This is a 26-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM E of Unit 1 - EXPLORING BUSINESS. There are 5 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 5 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There are about 12 hours’ worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: Role of Innovation and Enterprise Innovation: This section explains the development of creative ideas into new products, processes, or services. It highlights different types of innovation, such as product, process, and service innovation, and discusses ways to increase business efficiency and profitability through methods like Kaizen, research and development, intrapreneurship, and benchmarking. Enterprise: This part focuses on identifying opportunities to develop business activities through creative, lateral, and ‘blue sky’ thinking, as well as chance, serendipity, and intuition. It also describes the characteristics of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. Benefits and Risks Associated with Innovation and Enterprise Benefits: The presentation outlines various benefits of innovation and enterprise, including improvements to products, processes, services, and customer experience, business growth, development of new niche markets, offering unique selling points, improved recognition and reputation, and smarter working. Risks: It also addresses the potential risks, such as failing to meet operational and commercial requirements, failing to achieve a return on investment, and cultural problems like resistance to change and insufficient support from leadership and management. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 1. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 60-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM D of Unit 1 - EXPLORING BUSINESS. There are 5 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 5 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There are about 18 hours’ worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: Market Structures: This section explains different types of market structures, including perfect competition, imperfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. It discusses the characteristics of each structure, such as the number of firms, freedom of entry and exit, nature of products, and the competitive environment. The Relationship Between Demand, Supply & Price: This part explores the factors influencing demand and supply, such as affordability, competition, availability of substitutes, GDP levels, and consumer needs. It also covers the concept of price elasticity of demand (PED) and how it affects business decisions. Pricing & Output Decisions: The final section focuses on how businesses make pricing and output decisions in different market structures. It discusses the impact of demand, price elasticity, and market structures on these decisions. It also highlights how businesses respond to competitors’ pricing and output decisions. Overall, the presentation provides a comprehensive overview of key economic concepts relevant to business students. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 1. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 114-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM C of Unit 1 - EXPLORING BUSINESS. There are 5 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 5 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There are about 32 hours’ worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: External Environment Political Factors: Discusses government support, regulation, and the impact of trading communities like the European Union. Economic Factors: Covers topics such as GDP, inflation, exchange rates, interest rates, taxation, and government spending. Social Factors: Examines demographic changes, urbanisation, migration, and changing consumer tastes. Technological Factors: Looks at technological changes, automation, communication, and the growth of e-commerce. Environmental Factors: Discusses the environmental impact of business activities and how businesses respond with environmentally friendly policies. Ethical Factors: Explores business ethics, including treatment of workers, suppliers, and customers. Legal Environment: Covers legislation affecting businesses, such as competition law and other regulatory requirements. Internal Environment Corporate Culture: Discusses the values and standards shared within an organisation and their impact on decision-making, communication, and workforce performance. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Explores the reasons for and against CSR, including financial, HR, marketing, and operational benefits. Ethics: Looks at ethical considerations in business decisions, including environmental responsibility and treatment of workers, suppliers, and customers. Competitive Environment Competition: Examines the factors influencing competitive advantage, such as differentiation, pricing policies, market leadership, reputation, market share, cost control, and technology. Benefits of Competitive Advantage: Discusses the importance of maintaining a competitive advantage to achieve growth, brand loyalty, and innovation. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the various factors that influence business operations and strategies, both from external and internal perspectives. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 1. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 39-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM B of Unit 1 - EXPLORING BUSINESS. There are 5 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 5 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There are about 15 hours’ worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: Business Structure and Organisation This section delves into various organisational structures and their features, including: Hierarchical Structure: Tall and thin structures with many levels of hierarchy and narrow spans of control. Flat Structure: Few levels of hierarchy with wide spans of control. Matrix Structure: Teams from different functional areas work on specific projects. Holocratic Structure: Authority and responsibilities are shared among the workforce. It also discusses functional/operational areas within a business, such as Human Resources, Research and Development, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Production and Quality, Finance, Customer Service, IT, and Administration. Aims and Objectives This section focuses on the aims and objectives of businesses in different sectors: Private Sector: Objectives include making profits, profit maximisation, break-even, survival, growth, and market leadership. Public Sector: Objectives include service provision, cost control, value for money, service quality, and meeting government standards. Not-for-Profit Sector: Objectives include education, housing, alleviating poverty, and healthcare. It also explains the importance of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-constrained) objectives and provides examples. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 1. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 65-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM A of Unit 1 - EXPLORING BUSINESS. There are 5 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 5 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There are about 24 hours’ worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: A1 - The Features of Business: This section covers different types of business ownership, including private businesses (e.g., sole traders, partnerships, private limited companies, public limited companies, cooperatives), public businesses (e.g., government departments), and not-for-profit businesses (e.g., charitable trusts, the voluntary sector). It discusses the legal structures of businesses, the sectors they operate in (private, public, and not-for-profit), and the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Case studies and examples are provided to illustrate the concepts. A2 - Stakeholders and Their Influence: This section explains who stakeholders are and their importance to a business. It covers internal stakeholders (e.g., managers, employees, owners) and external stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, lenders, competitors, customers, government agencies, communities, pressure groups). The influence of stakeholders on business success and how to manage relationships with them is discussed. A3 - Effective Business Communication: This section focuses on the importance of communication in business. It covers different methods of communication (written and oral presentations) and their benefits and drawbacks. The role of communication in aiding business success, including the use of social media and virtual communities, is highlighted. The presentation includes various activities, case studies, and examples to help students understand and apply the concepts discussed. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 1. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**