Grade 9 Business Studies Lesson Plan: Functions of Business

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Lesson Plan Title:
Grade 9 Business Studies Lesson Plan: Functions of Business

Materials Needed:
– Textbooks: Grade 9 Business Studies CAPS aligned textbook
– Whiteboard and markers
– Projector and computer for presentation slides
– Handouts/worksheets
– Chart paper and markers for group activity
– Access to the internet for research activities
– Assessment rubrics for group presentations

Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify and describe the four main functions of business: Production, Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources.
2. Explain the role and importance of each function within a business.
3. Recognise how the functions interrelate and contribute to the success of a business.
4. Apply knowledge of business functions to real-world examples.

Vocabulary:
1. Production – The process of creating goods and services.
2. Marketing – Activities related to promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.
3. Finance – Management of money, including investing, borrowing, lending, budgeting, saving, and forecasting.
4. Human Resources (HR) – Department responsible for managing employee relations, recruitment, and welfare.
5. Interrelation – How different departments or functions within a business work together.

Previous Learning:
Students have previously learned about the different types of businesses (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation) and the basic principles of business management. This lesson will build on that knowledge by delving into the specific functions that contribute to business operations and success.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:
1. Differentiating between the functions:
– Solution: Use visual aids and practical examples to clarify each function.
2. Engaging all students, including those who may have difficulty understanding business terminology:
– Solution: Utilize group activities and peer support to ensure collaborative learning.

Beginning Activities (6 minutes):
1. Briefly review previous learning (3 minutes).
2. Introduce the learning objectives and what students will be covering in today’s lesson (3 minutes).

Middle Activities (48 minutes):
1. Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
– Use a slide presentation to introduce the four main functions of business.
– Provide definitions, examples, and the significance of each function within a business.

  1. Guided Practice (20 minutes):
  2. Divide students into four groups; assign each group one of the business functions.
  3. Provide each group with chart paper and markers to create a poster that describes their assigned function, its role, and how it benefits the business.
  4. Students will present their posters to the class.
  5. Independent Practice (10 minutes):
  6. Distribute handouts with various business scenarios.
  7. Ask students to identify which function(s) are involved in each scenario and justify their answers.
  8. Group Activity (8 minutes):
  9. In their groups, students will choose a local business and discuss how each function operates within this business.
  10. They will prepare a brief presentation to share their findings with the class.

End Activities (6 minutes):
1. Exit Ticket Activity:
– Each student will write down one thing they learned about the functions of business and one question they still have.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:
– Group posters and presentations.
– Handout responses on business scenarios.
– Exit ticket activity.
– Teacher observation and questioning during activities.

Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:
1. Visual aids and practical examples to support varied learning styles.
2. Group work to foster peer support and collaborative learning.
3. Scaffold instructions and provide sentence starters or frameworks for students who need additional support.
4. Extension activity: More advanced students can research a fifth function, such as Information Technology (IT), and present their findings.

Teaching Notes:
This lesson provides an overview of the four main functions of business, emphasising their importance and interrelation.
– Encourage students to think of real-world examples to make the content relatable.
– Be mindful of accessibility; ensure all materials (handouts, slides) are available in formats accessible for students with disabilities.
– Engage students by incorporating technology (research activities), visual aids, and hands-on group work to enhance participation and understanding.