Full lesson included on opportunity cost. This lesson was originally designed for the iGCSE Business Studies Cambridge course, however it would definitely be suitable for most business courses.
Included:
PPT (with bell ringer and all the key information to teach the topic)
Lesson Plan
x2 teaching activities (one printable and one on PPT)
Homework
Printable plenary activity
To be able to define what a franchise is.
To be able to explain the benefits of a franchise.
Students should be able to explain what a franchise is, what the benefits are for both the franchisor and franchisee.
Included:
PPT
Starter
Main Activity
Plenary
Lesson Plan
An interactive escape room lesson that explores entrepreneurship. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to enterprise and entrepreneurship. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to the characteristics successful entrepreneurs have, and the advantages and disadvantages of becoming an entrepreneur.
Included:
Six task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Business Activity - Importance of specialisation
• Purpose of business activity
• The concept of adding value and how added value can be increased
Included:
Presentation getting students to think about and discuss specialisation, division of labour and the concept of adding value.
Extra resources with questions included on PPT to encourage students to discuss ideas, alongside starter activity re-capping over the previous topic and a worksheet exploring the advantages and disadvantages of the division of labour. Idea’s included on how to stretch and challenge students included in the notes section of PPT.
Assessment (questions relating to specialisation, opportunity cost, business activity etc).
Homework is included in previous resource file (1.1.1 - Business Activity - Limited resources: the need to choose).
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Students should be able to explain the motivational theories of Herzberg and Taylor and how they relate to firms. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of scientific theory and the two factor theory.
Learning Objectives
•To be able to identify the key motivational theories
•To be able to explain the features of each of the motivational theories and how they have an impact on business
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
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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
An interactive escape room lesson that explores organizational charts. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to organizational charts and structures. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to the purpose of organizational charts and the key terminology.
Included:
Six task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
An interactive escape room lesson that explores the key components of good customer service. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to the features of good and bad customer service. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to some of the benefits and limitations for a business when implementing good customer service.
Lesson Objectives:
•To be able to identify the components of good customer service
•To be able to explain the benefits and limitations of good customer service
Included:
Six task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
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An interactive escape room lesson that explores business partnerships. Six fun task cards are included that explore the advantages and disadvantages of operating as a partnership. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to partnerships and the main features of this form of business ownership.
Included:
Six task cards to complete the escape room relating to partnerships
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Learning Objectives
• To be able to explain what is meant by mass and niche marketing.
• To be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of mass and niche marketing.
Students should be able to explain what is meant by niche and mass marketing, and what the advantages and disadvantages are for each method of marketing.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
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An interactive escape room lesson exploring total quality management. Six fun task cards are included that explore the advantages and disadvantages of total quality management, the importance of quality, and how businesses benefit from good quality.
Included:
Six Task Cards
PowerPoint with Starter and Plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer Sheet for Teacher
Answer Sheet for Students
An interactive escape room lesson that explores personal finance. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to personal finance. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to some of the key concepts of personal finance, such as budgeting, managing your money, and saving.
Lesson Objectives:
•To be able to explain the key features of personal finance
•To be able to understand how to manage your personal finances
Included:
Six task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
An interactive escape room lesson that explores the key components of good customer service. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to the features of good and bad customer service. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to some of the benefits and limitations for a business when implementing good customer service.
Lesson Objectives:
•To be able to identify the components of good customer service
•To be able to explain the benefits and limitations of good customer service
Included:
Six task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
An interactive escape room lesson that explores the features that impact where a business chooses to locate. There are seven fun task cards that include activities relating to how a business chooses the best location.
Lesson Objectives:
•To be able to identify the key factors that help a business decide where to locate.
•To be able to explain the main factors influencing a businesses choice of location.
Included:
Seven task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Interactive escape room lesson for teaching about communication in business. Easy to prep lesson, clue cards need to simply be printed in advance. The lesson provides a fun introduction to communication in business. It explores different communication methods, what is meant by communication, and the importance of good communication in business.
Included:
Five task cards to complete the escape room
PowerPoint
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet
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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
An interactive escape room lesson that explores the purpose of supply chain management. There are seven fun task cards that include activities relating to what is meant by ‘supply chain’ and the key features of supply chain management.
Lesson Objectives:
To be able to define what is meant by ‘supply chain’.
To be able to explain the features of a supply chain.
Included:
Seven task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
An interactive escape room lesson that introduces students to what is meant by e-commerce. There are seven fun task cards that include activities relating to the what is meant by ‘e-commerce’, alongside some of the advantages and disadvantages of buying and selling online.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to identify what is meant by ‘e-Commerce’.
• To be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of e-Commerce for both the business and consumer.
Included:
Seven task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
An interactive escape room lesson that introduces students to multinational companies (MNCs). There are seven fun task cards that include activities relating to the what is meant by ‘multinational company’, alongside some of the advantages and disadvantages of operating across the globe.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to define what is meant by the term ‘multinational company’.
• To be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of operating as a multinational company.
• To be able to explain the key features of a multinational company.
Included:
Seven task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Interactive escape room lesson for teaching trade unions. 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 trade unions. All of the key words are included in the lesson, such as industrial action, mediator, striking, etc.
Included:
Five task cards that focus on the key terms relating to trade unions.
PowerPoint with information explaining the purpose of trade unions.
Lesson Plan explaining different teaching activities that could be used.
Answer sheet for every activity that is included in the lesson.