Lesson Plan: Grade 9 EMS :Functions of a business

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Materials Needed:

  • Textbooks
  • Worksheets
  • Projector and computer with internet access (for video presentation)
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Poster paper and markers for group activities

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the main functions of a business (e.g. marketing, production, finance, human resources).
2. Explain the importance of each function and how they interrelate to ensure business success.
3. Differentiate between various business functions through examples.

Vocabulary:

  1. Marketing – The process of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service.
  2. Production – The process involved in creating goods and services.
  3. Finance – The management of large sums of money, especially by governments or large companies.
  4. Human Resources (HR) – The part of a business concerned with recruiting and managing employees.
  5. Interrelated – How different functions or activities connect with and affect each other.

Previous Learning:

Students have previously covered the basics of entrepreneurship and the characteristics of entrepreneurs. They have also been introduced to small business management and the types of businesses.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

  • Challenge: Students might confuse the different business functions.
    Solution: Use visual aids and real-life examples to clearly differentiate each function.
  • Challenge: Keeping students engaged during explanations.
    Solution: Incorporate interactive activities like group discussions and video presentations.

Beginning Activities (6 minutes):

  1. Welcome and Objectives Introduction (3 minutes): Welcome students and briefly introduce the lesson’s objectives.
  2. K-W-L Chart (3 minutes): Use a K-W-L chart (Know, Want to know, Learned) to activate prior knowledge. Ask students what they already know about business functions and what they want to learn.

Middle Activities (48 minutes):

  1. Direct Instruction (15 minutes):
  2. Present a brief lecture on the four main business functions: marketing, production, finance, and human resources.
  3. Use a PowerPoint presentation with relevant images and diagrams to support explanations.
  4. Show a short video clip (3-5 minutes) that explains these functions in real-life businesses.
  5. Guided Practice (15 minutes):
    • Activity: Divide students into four groups. Each group gets a business scenario and is asked to identify and explain how each business function operates within their scenario.
    • Allow groups to create posters for their scenarios and provide markers and poster paper.
  6. Group Presentations (15 minutes):
  7. Each group presents their poster to the class, explaining their business function scenario.
  8. Encourage peer feedback and further discussion on each business function and its importance.
  9. Independent Practice (3 minutes):
  10. Distribute a worksheet where students match descriptions to the correct business function. Collect the worksheets for assessment purposes.

End Activities (6 minutes):

  1. Exit Ticket (6 minutes):
  2. Distribute index cards and ask students to write one function of a business and a brief explanation of its importance.
  3. Collect these cards to assess understanding.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:

  • K-W-L Chart responses during the initial activity.
  • Group discussions and poster presentations.
  • Worksheet matching activity.
  • Exit ticket responses.

Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:

  • Provide visual aids and simplified reading materials for struggling learners.
  • Offer extension activities, such as additional research or more complex business scenarios, for advanced students.
  • Partner up learners to ensure peer support.
  • Use audio-visual material to cater to different learning styles.

Teaching Notes:

  • Emphasise real-world examples to make abstract concepts more relatable.
  • Rotate around the room during the group activity to provide support and facilitate discussion.
  • Prepare to summarise and clarify any misconceptions during group presentations.
  • Be mindful of different learning paces, providing additional support and extension tasks as needed.
  • Include varied teaching methods to cater to different learning preferences and ensure engagement.

Accessibility Considerations:

  • Ensure all digital materials are accessible, including video subtitles and simplified text descriptions.
  • Allow the use of assistive technology as needed for students with disabilities.
  • Provide written and verbal instructions to support diverse learning needs.