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

In this lesson, we look at the impacts of change on businesses, such as changes to the product life cycle, R&D, training and more. We then look at the impacts of change initiatives on various stakeholder groups. A short exam style question and a task looking at the impact on stakeholders of Heathrow’s third runway. All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding further on phobias, with an emphasis on the treatment for phobias. We start with a discussion on how we might overcome phobias, we then look at the two main treatments - systematic desensitisation and flooding. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 3 mark exam style question and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Behavioural approach - Treating phobias

This lesson introduces learners to the topic of Obedience, as investigated by Milgram in 1963. We start off with some quick activities to engage students into the topic of obedience before looking at what obedience actually is. We then introduce Stanley Milgram, his motivation for studying obedience, the details of his study, conclusions and evaluation. Video tasks and a sheet to complete while watching the video, so students can extract the key information from this study, rather than just telling the students. Some consolidation questions and an evaluation activity before finishing off with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on phobias, with an emphasis on the behavioural approach in explaining phobias. We start with a discussion on where phobias come from then go on to explaining how they might be formed through classical and operant conditioning (the two process model) We look at the ‘little albert’ experiment to get a deeper insight into the concept. Application task, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question and 16 mark A02 exam style question with mark scheme, debate question and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Behavioural approach - Explaining phobias

The new Edexcel A Level Business Theme 2 Interactive Knowledge book is here! The ultimate resource for knowledge retrieval for theme 2 - completely aligned with the specification requirements. This resource includes: • Theme 2 knowledge workbook + answer book (interactive PDF) • 23 bright, colourful pages with images to help students make links • 47 areas of the theme 2 spec tested • A traffic light checklist for students at the bottom of each page to use as a revision resource once completed This can be used in a variety of ways, for example: • Send electronically/upload for students to type into on smartphones or computers rather than print (cost effective and environmentally friendly) • Teacher can request this to be printed in an A4 or A5 booklet and hand out to class • Use as homework after each lesson or take time at the end of each lesson to complete the relevant page

This lesson introduces learners to the value of a SWOT analysis. We start by looking at what a SWOT analysis is and the types of questions we need to ask ourselves to find out our SWOT. We then contextualise with a few activities and examples such as Mcdonald’s, Thornton’s and a brief sorting activity with Apples SWOT. We then go on to look at a concise case study on BHP the large mining company, students can work in pairs or a group to assess the companies position using SWOT, the outcomes of this can be used to answer a 9 mark question based on the case study. A concise model answer is included for students to peer assess. We finish with a kahoot quiz! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to ethics and corporate social responsibility - this is also covered in theme 4, although with some differences such as the focus on pay and rewards. We start by looking at what is involved in ethics, with real examples of a number of unethical actions, for example the Primark factory in Bangladesh which collapsed and killed many workers, or the suicides that were committed in Foxconn in Shezhen due to the horrid working conditions. We look at the advantages of being a socially responsible company before looking at some facts into CEOs pay. A case study on CEOs salaries and bonus makes for an interesting discussion where students can prepare arguments for and against the very high bonus’ CEOs receive. Students can present their findings back in groups, and then answer a 12 mark question on the case study in class or for homework. Structure guidance and a concise model answer provided for students to identify WWW and EBI with their response.A box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPT which can be delivered over 3 lessons and 3x word files consisting of decision tree calculations and exam practice questions. Learners are introduced to how decisions are made i.e. scientifically through evidence or through intuition, pros and cons of both are looked at. We also look at risks, rewards, uncertainty, opportunity cost and how this could affect decision making as well as influences such as the mission and objectives of the business. We look at decision trees and break down step by step the construction of them so students can grasp this tricky concept with ease. Plenty of practice of calculations such as expected value and net gain. A variety of tasks to consolidate this knowledge through discussions, research and case studies. Two exam style questions, with model answers and marking grids so students can self/peer assess to identify WWW and EBI with their answers. A link to a kahoot quiz and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This bundle of resources is the ultimate pack for knowledge retrieval in the build up to exams. 1x set of 23 flashcards 1x PDF of the powerpoint 1x knowledge quiz questions on word The above resources can be used in a variety of ways to ensure students can recall all the key knowledge they need. For example, the flashcards can be used by students to quiz themselves with friends and family, the word document can be folded in half and cut out, this way the question is on one side and the answer on the other - perfect for quizzing. The PDF can be used in lessons as a starter or plenary to recap knowledge, it can also be sent to students as a revision resource and then quizzed in class the following lesson. The knowledge tests can be sat by students at the end of teaching the unit, they are the same questions that are on the flashcards, so students should aim to get 100% if they utilise the flashcards. Colourful, concise and engaging flashcards to make sure it sticks! Thank you

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the third psychological explanation of offending - Differential association theory. We start with a video clip to introduce offending through learning from others. We then look at Sutherland’s differential association theory, the two factors of offending, socialisation and offending, a short exam style question with a model answer, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, MCQs, true or false questions, debate task, kahoot quiz and we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Differential association theory

In this lesson, learners are introduced to depression and the behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of it. We start with a discussion on the difference between sadness and depression, we look at the definition and categories of depression that exist. We then focus on the characteristics of depression. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question with mark scheme, PEEL paragraph practice, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Depression

This lesson introduces learners to the reasons why businesses might start up, this is a good discussion point for students to talk about why they might start a business in the future. We look at financial and non financial objectives then go on to completing a table identifying which objectives are financial and non financial. A research task to focus on specific businesses and find out their aims and objectives. A homework sheet to consolidate. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPT, 1x set of group task cards and 1x word case study, this can be delivered over two lessons. Learners are introduced to demand and the various factors influencing demand. We look at movements in the demand curve through price first before going through each factor with relevant examples such as using Messi and Ronaldo adverts to highlight the impact on demand for football boots. We also look at how this can be shown on diagramatically on demand curves. We then go on to ‘Walkthrough Westfield’ which is a group activity, students are given a set of factors which affect demand, and then through our virtual walkthrough we stop at different shops, students have the opportunity to dicuss and rank the factors for that particular shop (encouraging application and evaluation). Students then read a concise case study and answer an 8 mark question, structure guidance and model answer provided for peer assessments. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the importance of cash for the survival of a business, inflows and outflows are discussed, students seperate inflows from outflows, then they go on to complete a cash flow forecast step by step with guidance on the powerpoint. Formulas are given to help work out net cash flow, opening and closing balance. Students then go on to consolidate this by creating a cash flow forecast for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop, some further calculation practice followed. We also look at how to improve cash flows, there is a matching task which can be cut out and phsyically matched or written. 3, 6 and 9 mark questions with model answers to build exam skills on the topic. A consolidation lesson where students complete a cash flow forecast with a template on the computer. They can play with the figures to see how it will affect closing balance. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to ethics - always a good topic to stimulate provoking discussions. We start by looking at what ethics involves, we look at some real thought provoking case studies with Primark and Bangladesh’s factories, Apple and Foxconn’s sweatshops. A 12 mark question with a concise model answer to peer assess with and a debate task acting for and against firms that are unethical. We finish by looking at the effects of firms on the environment. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the monopoly market structure. We start by making links to the board game to understand what a monopoly is and its charactersitics. We look at what makes monopolies powerful, easy to follow diagrams to illustrate supernormal profits in the short-run and the long-run as well as the deadweight loss caused by monopolies. Plenty of video case studies to contextualise the topic and a discussion on the pros and cons of monopolies is included. A link to a kahoot quiz and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to contestable markets, we start by looking at the features of this market with emphasis on the ease of entry and absence of sunk costs. We look at some real life examples of markets that are contestable, and what has led to increased contestability in recent times. Pros and cons discussed and a video case study to stimulate discussion on the impact of increased contestability in the hotel market. We finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you