JSS2 First Term Business Studies Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
JSS2 First Term Business Studies Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Business Studies
Lesson Note: Introduce students to the concept of business studies.
Scheme of Work: Basics of business, importance, and types of businesses.
Activities: Group discussions on local businesses, presentation on types of businesses.
Week 2: Understanding Business Environments
Lesson Note: Explore the various environments influencing businesses.
Scheme of Work: Economic, social, technological, and legal environments.
Activities: Field trip to a local business, class debate on the impact of technology on businesses.
Week 3: Business Ownership
Lesson Note: Discuss different forms of business ownership.
Scheme of Work: Sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation.
Activities: Role-play exercises depicting various business ownership scenarios.
Week 4: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Lesson Note: Introduce the role of entrepreneurship in business.
Scheme of Work: Characteristics of entrepreneurs, fostering innovation.
Activities: Guest lecture from a local entrepreneur, brainstorming innovative business ideas.
Week 5: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
Lesson Note: Emphasize ethical considerations in business.
Scheme of Work: Importance of ethics, social responsibility of businesses.
Activities: Case studies on ethical dilemmas in business, group discussion on social responsibility.
Week 6: Marketing Basics
Lesson Note: Explore the fundamentals of marketing.
Scheme of Work: Marketing mix (4Ps), understanding target markets.
Activities: Create and present a simple marketing plan for a fictional product.
Week 7: Financial Management
Lesson Note: Introduce financial aspects of business.
Scheme of Work: Budgeting, financial statements (income statement, balance sheet).
Activities: Budgeting exercise, analysis of sample financial statements.
Week 8: Human Resource Management
Lesson Note: Discuss the importance of managing human resources.
Scheme of Work: Recruitment, training, and employee motivation.
Activities: Role-playing activities on job interviews, group discussion on employee motivation.
Week 9: Business Communication
Lesson Note: Emphasize effective communication in business.
Scheme of Work: Types of communication, importance of clear communication.
Activities: Business letter writing exercise, oral presentation skills practice.
Week 10: International Business
Lesson Note: Introduce the concept of international business.
Scheme of Work: Globalization, advantages, and challenges of international business.
Activities: Research and presentation on a multinational corporation, class debate on globalization.
Week 11: Revision Week
Lesson Note: Review key concepts from previous weeks.
Scheme of Work: Recap on major topics, address any remaining questions.
Activities: Group review sessions, practice tests.
Week 12: Examination Week
Lesson Note: Prepare students for the end-of-term examination.
Scheme of Work: Conduct mock exams, clarify any last-minute doubts.
Activities: Mock exams, Q&A sessions.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Lesson Note: Wrap up the term and provide final guidance.
Scheme of Work: Brief review, distribute report cards, and share feedback.
Activities:Farewell activities, reflection on the term.
