SS1 First Term Commerce Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Subject: Commerce

Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1)

Scheme of Work – First Term

Week 1-2: Introduction to Commerce

Overview of Commerce and its importance.

Introduction to basic economic concepts.

Activities: Class discussions, case studies on local businesses.

Week 3-4: Trade and Business

Understanding the concept of trade.

Types of business organizations.

Activities: Group projects on various types of businesses, role-playing scenarios.

Week 5-6: Money and Banking

Importance of money in commerce.

Basics of banking and financial institutions.

Activities: Simulated banking transactions, guest lecture from a local banker.

Week 7-8: Marketing and Advertising

Principles of marketing.

Role and impact of advertising in commerce.

Activities: Designing a simple marketing plan for a product, analyzing advertisements.

Week 9-10: Consumer Rights and Responsibilities

Understanding consumer protection.

Responsibilities of consumers in commerce.

Activities: Mock court session on consumer rights violations, group discussions.

Week 11: Revision Week

Review of key concepts from weeks 1-10.

Practice tests and quizzes.

Activities: Group study sessions, peer teaching.

Week 12: Examination Week

Final examinations covering all topics.

Activities: Exam preparation sessions, last-minute clarifications.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Recap of the term’s learnings.

Distribution of results and feedback.

Activities: End-of-term reflections, goal-setting for the next term.

Note: The above scheme of work is a general guideline. Adjustments may be made based on the pace of the class and individual needs.