SS2 Second Term Commerce Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

 

Week 1: Money and Banking (Continuation)

 

Recap of first term’s money and banking concepts.

Role-playing banking transactions.

Introduction to financial literacy.

Week 2: E-Commerce

 

Understanding electronic commerce.

Advantages and challenges of e-commerce.

Exploring online marketplaces.

Activity: Creating a virtual store for a chosen product.

Week 3: International Trade

 

Globalization and its impact on trade.

Trade agreements and organizations.

Currency exchange and forex markets.

Activity: Simulated international trade negotiation.

Week 4: Business Ethics

 

Importance of ethics in business.

Ethical decision-making.

Case studies on ethical and unethical business practices.

Activity: Debates on ethical dilemmas in commerce.

Week 5: Entrepreneurship

 

Introduction to entrepreneurship.

Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.

Steps in starting a business.

Activity: Developing a business idea and presenting it.

Week 6: Stock Exchange and Capital Market

 

Basics of stock markets.

Role of stock exchanges in the economy.

Investment opportunities and risks.

Activity: Simulated stock trading game.

Week 7: Public and Private Enterprises

 

Understanding the public and private sectors.

Role of government in business.

Public-private partnerships.

Activity: Research and presentation on a government initiative.

Week 8: Taxation

 

Types of taxes and their purpose.

Understanding the tax system.

Importance of paying taxes.

Activity: Simulated tax calculation for individuals and businesses.

Week 9: Social Responsibility of Business

 

Corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Environmental and social initiatives by businesses.

Evaluating the impact of businesses on communities.

Activity: Creating a CSR project proposal.

Week 10: Advertising and Sales Promotion

 

Role of advertising in business.

Types of advertising.

Sales promotion techniques.

Activity: Creating an advertising campaign for a product.

Week 11: Revision Week

 

Reviewing key concepts and topics covered.

Q&A sessions.

Practice tests and quizzes.

Week 12: Examination Week

 

Conducting written and practical examinations.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

 

Recap of the academic term.

Providing feedback on examinations.

Distributing progress reports.

Activity: Celebratory class event or outing.