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George's Marvellous Business Studies & Economic 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.

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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.
Sources of Finance - Business Studies - GCSE & AS Level - PPT, Worksheet & Activity
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Sources of Finance - Business Studies - GCSE & AS Level - PPT, Worksheet & Activity

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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.
Methods of Motivation - Non-Financial / Non-Monetary - People in Business - GCSE  - PPT & Worksheet
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Methods of Motivation - Non-Financial / Non-Monetary - People in Business - GCSE - PPT & Worksheet

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A nice lesson on non-financial methods of motivation. The lesson has many tasks throughout, including a nice movie motivation starter task and a worksheet on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The lesson includes all the key non-monetary motivation theory with examples. I have also included a nice motivation worksheet that fits in well after the lesson is taught. Perfect for the People in Business topic for GCSE Business Studies.
Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance
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Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance

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A bumper lesson on teaching profitability ratios. The lesson clearly explains how to calculate both gross profit margins and net profit margins. The lesson explains why profitability ratios are useful and gives many clear and simple examples to explain them. The PPT leads on to a great worksheet where students need to use their knowledge and calculate and analyse the gross and net profit margins from a number of businesses. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz for a great lesson starter. Perfect resources for teaching finance at GCSE level, may also be useful for A-Level Business Studies.
Organisational Structures - Business Structures - Growing as a Business - Whole Lesson - De-Layering
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Organisational Structures - Business Structures - Growing as a Business - Whole Lesson - De-Layering

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A good selection of resources for teaching organisational structures. The lesson looks at many key topics such as span of control, chain of command, hierarchy and delegation. The lesson also looks at the pros and cons of tall and flat organisational structures. The lesson also looks at the pros and cons of de-layering. The lesson has clear theory and a number of tasks. The lesson finishes with a fun ‘You Say We Pay’ class plenary. Perfect for teaching the People in Business topic for GCSE Business Studies.
Influences on Exchange Rates - Economics - Appreciation & Depreciation - GCSE - Complete Lesson
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Influences on Exchange Rates - Economics - Appreciation & Depreciation - GCSE - Complete Lesson

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A nice lesson on the main influences on exchange rates. The lesson looks at eight of main influences on an economies exchange rate. The lesson also looks at the difference between appreciation and depreciation of exchange rates. I have included a nice task where students are given one of the eight influences and have to fill in a fact sheet. The lesson concludes with a number of tasks and exam style questions. Perfect for GCSE Economics and Business Studies. The lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.
Labour Market - Wage Differentials - Exam Technique & Key Theory - GCSE Economics - 8 Mark Questions
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Labour Market - Wage Differentials - Exam Technique & Key Theory - GCSE Economics - 8 Mark Questions

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A great lesson that focuses on the wage differentials between doctors and nurses. The lesson is built around the following exam question: Discuss the reasons why doctors are paid more than nurses. The lesson is split into four sections and helps students know how to show 1. Knowledge, 2. Application, 3. Analysis and 4. Evaluation skills. The lesson is a great aid to both a key labour market topic but also a brilliant way of getting students ready for their higher mark exam questions. A perfect resource for GCSE Economics and possibly Business Studies. The lesson could be adapted for A-Level Economics.
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.