This double lesson introduces learners to exchange rates - all three systems. We start by looking at students currents understanding of currencies around the world before discussing the features of the three exchange rate systems. We look at what can cause a floating exchange rate to appreciate or depreciate (with diagrams), we also look at devaluation of a fixed exchange rate system. Pros and cons of each system is discussed. Video case studies and articles to contextualise. We also look at the J-curve and Marshall-Lerner condition so students can use these to evaluate when writing about exchange rates. A box plenary and kahoot quiz to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the role of financial markets. We start by discussing what money is and the role of money before looking at what a financial market is, with examples of the role they play. Video case studies to give context to the role of financial institutions. We then look at the different types of financial markets such as money, capital and currency markets before understanding bonds in more detail. Some true or false questions, 15 mark case study question with indicative points and a peer assessment grid for students to use. We finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to strategies which influence the growth and development of a country. There are quite a few factors on the specification (under market orientated and interventionist) so this could be delivered as a student-led task to research either category, I split the class in half to allocate. We then feedback what students have found out but also go through each factor on the board to extend and fill any gaps in knowledge, or clear any misconceptions gained when learning independently. We also look at industrialisation and other strategies such as development of primary industries, tourism, aid and debt relief. Some true or false questions, video case studies to contextualise the topic, a debate question and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the two types of poverty in Economics. We start by finding out what poverty means to students before into the details of absolute and relative poverty. We look at some engaging and informative facts/videos on poverty to a get a better undetstanding of poverty in the world and in the UK over time. We then go on to discuss the causes of changes in poverty. Some true or false questions and a debate task to consolidate learning and a research task to further contextualise understanding of this interesting topic. A box plenary and kahoot quiz to finish with, with some links to extra watching/reading. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the concept of economic development. Before we introduce this we recap what growth is, and consider the limitations of using growth/GDP as a measure of a countries development. We introduce the human development index and look at rankings of countries to gain some context. We look at the pros and cons of using HDI as a way to compare levels of development. Some true or false questions, a research task, debate, box plenary and two kahoot quizzes to end with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to factors which influence the growth and development of a country. There are quite a few factors on the specification so this could be delivered as a student-led task to research two factors per pair. We then feedback what students have found out but also go through each factor on the board to fill in any gaps in knowledge or clear misconceptions. This ought to help go through the spec requirements quicker and more effectively. We also look at non-economic factors such as corruption, war and disease. Some true or false questions, video case studies to contextualise the topic, a debate question and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to inequalities around the world and in the UK. We start by looking at some unequal scenes and asking students what inequality is, the impact of it and why it is important to try and reduce inequalities. We consider the difference between income and wealth before looking at the causes of income and wealth inequality. We then look at how to measure inequality through illustration of the Lorenz curve, we then look at how the Gini coefficient can be derived from the Lorenz curve - a plotting a curve task to consolidate this important diagram. In the second part of the lesson we consider capitalism and its influence on inequalities, some interesting debates can be stimulated from this part of the specification. True and false questions, research task, video case studies, box plenary and kahoot to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson builds on learners understanding of market failure from year 12, but now we focus on failure in the financial sector. A very interestesting topic due to the application of the financial crisis. We start by recapping what market failure is and how banks fail. We then look at the 2008 financial crisis to understand what happened. Examples of different market failures are given, video case studies to help students contextualise. A 15 mark question on whether banks should be bailed out, indicative points and a peer assessment grid is included for students to use. A research task, some true or false questions to consolidate, a debate, box plenary and kahoot to finish with. A link to a documentary for homework too. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 2x PPTs which can be delivered over 3 lessons (over 70 slides of engaging and interactive learning) and 2x word files consisting of exam practice and activities. Learners are introduced to influences on job design such as rotation and enrichment before going onto organisational design. We look at different organisational structures including structures based on product, function, region, matrix, centalised and decentralised. We also look at the human resource flow, focusing on each aspect of the recruitment process. Many examples are given throughout the bundle to help students contextualise. A variety of tasks to consolidate this knowledge through discussions, case studies and more. Exam questions, with model answers and marking grids so students can self/peer assess to identify WWW and EBI with their answers. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPTs which can be delivered over 2 lessons. 2x word files consisting of exam practice and activities… We introduce learners to labour productivity, turnover, unit labour costs, employee costs as a percentage of revenue. We start with looking at the formulas for each one, with broken down examples to illustrate the concepts. We look at a concise case study with some information on employees and productivity, using this students complete a calculation question along with group presentations on a 24 mark essay based question on labour rentention. After presentations, students can complete the 24 marker, or it could be completed for homework, structure and indicative points are provided to help with peer assesmeents. This is followed by another case study on a construction company, who do things differently, students explore, how they keep their productivity levels up, responses to this could be done in groups and fed back to the class, we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson includes 1x powerpoint. Learners are introduced to the human resource function and the importance of it. We look at various objectives that businesses might set themselves in relation to HR. Real life examples are looked at, an exam style question, discussion and box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 2x PPTs which can be delivered over 4 lessons (around 90 slides of engaging and interactive learning) and 4x word files consisting of exam practice and activities. Many sources of finance are covered here, the spec’s required sources of finance plus more, the rationale for this is to develop students wider understanding of the topic. This first double lesson introduces learners to ways of raising capital from within the business (internal). we start by discussing the reasons for why a business might need finance and the different types. We look at the 3 main types of internal finance with their pros and cons, before a short pair research task to apply and consolidate. We then look at a concise case study of a firm that requires capital but wants to only use internal finance - a 16 mark question on this with structure guidance and a concise model answer for students to use when peer assessing. A peer assessment grid and how it is used by examiners is provided for students to make improves on WWW and EBI. A box plenary to finish with. The second double lesson introduces learners to the various external sources of finance, building on from internal finance. We start by recapping the reasons for finance, then go through each one with their pros and cons. A brief case study on Dr. Dre’s beats and share capital with a 4 mark question and model answer provided. We then go on to consolidating the knowledge with some matching and recall activities before a group activity, students are put into groups and given scenarios that require finance, students decide which sources of finance are most appropriate for scenario and present ideas back to class. Class then decides who the weakest link is (encouraging application and evaluation skills) A case study and 16 mark question on venture capital is included, structure guidance and a concise model answer is provided to help students develop their exam technique. A link to a kahoot quiz and box plenary to finish off with. I have found this to be a very engaging lesson personally. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

3.5.2 Analysing financial performance 3.5.4 Making financial decisions: improving cash flow and profits This set of resources includes 5x PPTs which can be delivered over 9 lessons (around 200 slides of engaging and interactive learning) and 20x word files consisting of calculation, exam practice, games and answer sheets. Learners are introduced to revenue and costs first, as this is the foundation for the rest of the unit. We then look at budgets, cash flow forecasts, break even and finally profitability. Lots of calculation activities with answers as well as exam questions. We also look at how to improve cash flow and profitability, which comes under 3.5.4, however this bundle has both 3.5.2 and 3.5.4 due the close link. Many real life examples are given throughout the bundle to help students contextualise. A variety of tasks to consolidate this knowledge through discussions, calculation practice, case studies and more. Exam questions, with model answers and marking grids so students can self/peer assess to identify WWW and EBI with their answers. Lots of kahoot quizzes and box plenaries to summarise learning at the end of lessons. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

Learners are introduced into the world of financial objectives, we look at the important distinction between cash and profit before looking at the range of financial objectives set by businesses such as, revenue, cost and profit objectives, cash flow objectives, return on investment objectives. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

In this free lesson, learners are introduced to the evolutionary explanations for partner preferences, including the relationship between sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour. We start by discussing what relationships are, what attracts individuals to others and traits that we might look for, we then look at sexual selection from an evolutionary perspective, intersexual and intrasexual selection, and reproductive strategies based on gender. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, video, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question, peer assessment grid to reflect on WWW/EBI, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Evolutionary explanations for partner preferences