This lesson is designed around the iGCSE Business Studies curriculum (Cambridge) however could easily be used for other exam boards. This lesson focuses on Laissez-faire, autocratic, and democratic leadership styles. There is a printable starter and main activity included.
Included:
PPT (with bell ringer & plenary included)
Starter
Main Activity
*Because of copyright issues I have not included examples of real world ‘leaders’ however I would recommend doing so to contextualize the issue for students.
Students should be able to explain about sustainability. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of the importance of sustainability.
Learning Objectives
To be able to explain what sustainability is and what the three pillars are.
To be able to explain the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and gain understanding about a sustainable future.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Two Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
Students should be able to explain what is meant by the term customer service and the features of good customer service. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of the importance of customer service in a business setting.
Learning Objectives
•To be able to define what is meant by ‘customer service’.
•To be able to explain the importance of customer service.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
An interactive escape room lesson that explores Belbin’s team roles. There are seven fun task cards that include activities relating to the nine Belbin team roles. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to the importance of team work and how identifying key team member skills can increase performance.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to understand Belbin’s team roles framework
• To be able to apply Belbin’s team roles for team optimization
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 explores the meaning of ‘sustainability’. There are seven fun task cards that include activities relating to sustainability and why it is important. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to the various issues and key issues surrounding sustainability, such as the three pillars of sustainability and how a sustainable future can be achieved.
Lesson Objectives:
To define what is meant by ‘sustainability’ and explain the three pillars of sustainability.
To be able to explain how a sustainable future can be achieved.
Included:
Seven task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Escape room activities that are the perfect supplement for any business or marketing course!
An interactive escape room lesson that introduces students to the topic of qualitative and quantitative research. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to the key components of both qualitative and quantitative research.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to understand the difference between qualitative research and quantitative research
Included:
Six task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
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This resource is the perfect assessment tool when teaching about trade unions. There are fifteen multiple choice questions that explore the purpose of trade unions, how they help their members, and the advantages and disadvantages of trade unions.
Easy to use resource and no preparation required. Simply print out the resource that is in a PDF format for students to complete.
Included:
Colored version of the ‘Trade Unions - Multiple Choice Quiz’
Answer sheet for teacher included
Escape room activities that are the perfect supplement for any business course!
An interactive escape room lesson that introduces students to the topic of inflation and deflation. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to the key features of inflation and deflation.
**Lesson Objectives:
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• To be able to define what is meant by ‘inflation’ and ‘deflation’.
Included:
Six task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for student
Students should be able to identify the meaning of ‘digital footprint’. Each activity aims to build upon students understanding of how to have a positive digital footprint and what we should not share online.
Learning Objectives
To be able to define what is meant by ‘digital footprint’.
To be able to explain what information we should and should not share online.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
An interactive escape room lesson that explores market research. There are seven fun task cards that include relating to primary and secondary research.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to identify what is meant by ‘market research’.
• To be able to explain what is meant by primary and secondary research with given examples.
Included:
Seven task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
Lesson breakdown:
Students should be able to identify the meaning of ‘sole trader’ and ‘partnerships’ and to be able to state advantages and disadvantages of both forms of ownership. Each activity aims to give students a basic understanding of the features of both forms of ownership, and encourages students to assess when each form of ownership might be more appropriate in a business scenario.
Learning Objectives
To be able to identify the features of sole traders and partnerships
To be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of operating as a sole trader or in a partnership
Included:
PowerPoint (PowerPoint format)
Starter Activity on PowerPoint
Worksheet with Answer Sheet
Plenary on PowerPoint
This is an easy ‘teach and go’ lesson, which could either be printed out or simply uploaded onto a system such as teams/google classroom/school network and completed on a device.
Students should be able to identify the meaning of ‘e-commerce’ and the advantages and disadvantages of e-commerce for both the buyer and seller. Each activity aims to give students a basic understanding of how technology has influenced consumers spending habits and the way in which businesses operate.
Learning Objectives
To be able to define what is meant by ‘e-commerce’.
To be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of ‘e-commerce’
Included:
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Two Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
Great bundle for teaching about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs!
Included in this bundle are a variety of resources to teach about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Each activity included in this bundle aims to build upon students understanding of the key features of Maslow’s hierarchy. There are bell ringer activities and a range of questions included to test students understanding of the topic.
Included:
Maslow’s Hierarchy - Escape Room
Maslow’s Hierarchy - Full Lesson
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs - Multiple Choice Quiz
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Escape room activities that are the perfect supplement for any computing course!
An interactive escape room lesson that introduces students to the topic of cyber security. There are six fun task cards that include activities relating to the various aspects of cyber security.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to define cybersecurity in the context of the modern world.
• To be able to understand the basics of cyber security.
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
Students should be able to identify the meaning of ‘market research’ and be able to explain what is meant by quantitative and qualitative research and data. Each activity aims to give students a basic understanding of different types of research that can be carried out, and the advantages and disadvantages of choosing each method.
Learning Objectives
To be able to define what is meant by ‘market research’.
To be able to explain what is meant by quantitative and qualitative data.
Included:
PowerPoint
Starter
Three Main Activities
Plenary
Lesson Plan
An interactive escape room lesson that introduces students to what is meant by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. There are seven fun task cards that include activities relating to each of the five levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Lesson Objectives:
• To be able to define what is meant by the term ‘Maslow’s hierarchy’.
• To be able to explain the key features of Maslow’s hierarchy.
Included:
Seven task cards
PowerPoint with starter and plenary
Lesson Plan
Answer sheet for teacher
Answer sheet for students
This could be used as a starter or a plenary for students to describe the difference between a need, want, scarcity, the economic problem and factors of production.
Students could either stick the table in their books and number the right answers, or individually pair the right answers.
Enjoy!