This lesson looks at the difference between production and productivity. The lesson includes many key examples, tasks and key theory. I have also included a simple worksheet to work alongside the key theory. The lesson covers the following theory: * Production * Productivity * Factors of production * Labour intensity * Capital intensity Below is a break-down of the lesson aims: All: Students will know the difference between production and productivity. Most: Students will know how to calculate both labour and capital productivity Some: Students will know the main advantages and disadvantages of both labour and capital intensive industries. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could also be useful for A-Level Economics.

A good overview and whole lesson on how national income data can measured and how it impacts an economy. Lesson aim: Students will understand how income data is measured, why governments measure income data and the main limitations of using income data to access living standards. This 33 slide PPT offers a perfect 2 hour+ lesson on national income data. The lesson looks at the following areas: Measuring National Income Why do Governments Measure National Income? What are the Limitations of Using National Income Data to Measure Living Standards? Other ways of measuring living standards The Big Mac Index The lesson has a number of written tasks throughout including two essay-based exam questions at the end. Overall a perfect lesson for A-Level economics.

A very detailed look at the causes, pros and cons of economic growth and how it can influence different economies. Main aim: Students will expand their theory of economic growth and look at very details pros and cons of economic growth. Students will also look at the major impact economic growth can have to an economy. This lesson covers the following areas: The Benefits of Economic Growth The Disadvantages of Economic Growth The Impact of Economic Growth The Stages of the Economic Cycle The Causes of Changes in the Economic Cycle The lesson has numerous written tasks throughout and leads up to a 25-mark exam style essay question.

At the end of each year (and even each term) I like to play a fun revision game with my GCSE Business Studies students. Unit 2 Keyword Championships helps students re-cap on all the keywords from the unit Growing as a Business from GCSE Business Studies. I first explain the rules of the game to my students (see below) and hand out the packs to groups of 4-5 students. I simply print out and cut up all the keywords and definitions to make a large pile. One person from each group grabs a card and reads out the definition to their other group members - the first person who guesses the correct definition wins a point which is recorded on the score card (see PPT). The pile of cards goes round the group and the scores are recorded. The game finishes when all cards have been used. This game takes around 1 hour to complete all cards. This game has proved a huge hit with students of all abilities and really has helped them learn the keywords and basic theory of Business Studies. A perfect game for GCSE Business Studies. This game has been made to fit the AQA syllabus, however it could easily be adapted for other exam boards. Included in this lesson are following: Keyword Championship Title Screen Rule of the game Score card Unit 2 - Growing as a Business Keywords (ready to be cut up) There is space for adding your own keywords and definitions to make the game more fun and suited to your students. E.g. I like to add in the odd fact and business quote to help make the game a little more fun. Rules of Keyword Championships: Get into groups of 4-5 people. Shuffle your keyword cards and turn them upside down into a nice pile. One person in your group will then pick up a card and read the description. The first person to correctly identify the keyword gets a point. Keep going around the table until all keywords have been identified and find out who has the most points. The winning person in each group will win a prize.

At the end of each year (and even each term) I like to play a fun revision game with my GCSE Economics students. Unit 1 Keyword Championships helps students re-cap on all the keywords from the unit How the Market Works from GCSE Economics. I first explain the rules of the game to my students (see below) and hand out the packs to groups of 4-5 students. I simply print out and cut up all the keywords and definitions to make a large pile. One person from each group grabs a card and reads out the definition to their other group members - the first person who guesses the correct definition wins a point which is recorded on the score card (see PPT). The pile of cards goes round the group and the scores are recorded. The game finishes when all cards have been used. This game takes around 1 hour to complete all cards. This game has proved a huge hit with students of all abilities and really has helped them learn the keywords and basic theory of Economics. A perfect game for GCSE Economicss. This game has been made to fit the OCR syllabus, however it could easily be adapted for other exam boards. Included in this lesson are following: Keyword Championship Title Screen Rule of the game Score card Unit 1 - How the Market Works Keywords (ready to be cut up) There is space for adding your own keywords and definitions to make the game more fun and suited to your students. E.g. I like to add in the odd fact and business quote to help make the game a little more fun. Rules of Keyword Championships: Get into groups of 4-5 people. Shuffle your keyword cards and turn them upside down into a nice pile. One person in your group will then pick up a card and read the description. The first person to correctly identify the keyword gets a point. Keep going around the table until all keywords have been identified and find out who has the most points. The winning person in each group will win a prize.

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.

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.

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.****

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.

This detailed lesson looks at why doctors are paid more than nurses. The lesson builds up many exam skills, such as theory, application, supply and demand practise and higher-level exam questioning. The lesson also includes a model answer and has many tasks throughout. This is a perfect lesson to consolidate labour market theory. This lesson includes an accompanying worksheet.

This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory employment and unemployment. This includes the definition of full employment, being economically inactive and what employed means. The lesson also looks at how unemployment is measured. There are many examples of unemployment and videos. The lesson includes many tasks and activities throughout.

Students learn the key theory behind how economic growth is determined – both demand and supply led, with many examples. The lesson also reflects on how economic growth has changed so much in Venezuela. The lesson also covers the various pros and cons economic growth can bring to am economy. The lesson includes many tasks, worksheets and videos.

This lesson helps students complete many tasks linked to unemployment. The lesson will help retrieve and re-cap on essential theory and tasks. This is the perfect lesson to cover after unemployment has been covered in class.

This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory behind the different types of unemployment and how employment data can be properly analysed. The lesson gives examples and clear definitions of cyclical, structural, frictional and seasonal unemployment. There are many examples of unemployment and videos. The lesson includes many tasks and activities throughout.

A detailed lesson on sole traders. This PPT includes a description of sole traders, there pros and cons and includes various tasks throughout. The lesson carefully explains unlimited liability and how this can impact a sole trader. The lesson also looks at the various examples of typical sole traders. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz based on stakeholders. There is also a detailed 5 page worksheet based on sole traders that can be used straight after the presentation. This is a perfect lesson for GCSE Business Studies and the Setting up a New Business unit.

A bumper selection of resources for teaching sources of finance. I have included detailed PPT’s on the many types of sources of finance available for businesses. I have also included a student version they can fill in when the teacher is explaining each one. I have also included a summary PPT that looks at the main sources of finance that are likely to be featured in exams. This includes a nice task where students need to create a sources of finance flyer. I have also included a simple worksheet on sources of finance. These resources should last for 2-3 lessons and will help teach a topic that is sometimes hard to keep students engaged.

A nice lesson on the typical aims and objectives of businesses and companies. The lesson looks at the difference between a business aim and a business objective with relevant examples. The lesson also looks at mission statements and key examples of aims and objectives of both small and large businesses. There are numerous tasks throughout the PPT which link in well to the key theory. The lesson includes a brief description of a small businesses main aims; profit, provide a good service, survival and growth. Tasks include a nice traffic light quiz where students need to guess which businesses aim is being shown on the board. I have also included a nice 10 question multiple choice quiz that focuses on aims and enterprise. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.

A bumper selection of resources to help you teach the product element of the marketing mix. The detailed PPT looks at product and key information on this topic. I have included a nice quiz that covers many questions on product and the product life cycle - perfect for a starter activity. I have also included a detailed worksheet on product and the other 3 P’s of the marketing mix. This lesson is great for GCSE Business Studies.

A bumper selection of resources to help you teach the place element of the marketing mix. This detailed PPT looks at place and key information on this topic. I have looked at the three types of distribution channels and how e-commerce has impacted businesses and place. There are numerous tasks and relevant examples throughout the presentation to keep students engaged. I have also included a nice summary task to be used after all of the marketing mix is taught, where students need to create a marketing mix presentation on a product they really want for Christmas. A great lesson for GCSE Business Studies.

A great lesson that cover the main stages of the recruitment process. The lesson has many tasks throughout and the theory is backed up by numerous examples. The lesson looks at the difference between internal and external recruitment. The lesson also included a typical 9 mark exam question and provides tips on how to answer these types of questions. I have included a nice quiz starter activity that introduces some key people in business topics. I have also included a detailed recruitment process worksheet. Great for GCSE Business Studies.