SS2 Second Term Commerce Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Second Term: Week 1 – Business Organizations

Lesson Note: Explore various business organizations (public sector, private sector, NGOs).

Scheme of Work: Group project researching and presenting information on different organizations.

Week 2: International Trade

Lesson Note: Delve deeper into international trade, focusing on its impact and challenges.

Scheme of Work: Model UN-style simulation on international trade negotiations.

Week 3: Business and Government

Lesson Note: Understand the relationship between businesses and government policies.

Scheme of Work: Guest speaker from the local government discussing business regulations.

Week 4: Insurance

Lesson Note: Introduce the concept of insurance and its importance in business.

Scheme of Work: Group activity creating fictional insurance plans for common scenarios.

Week 5: Stock Market and Investments

Lesson Note: Explore the basics of the stock market and investment strategies.

Scheme of Work: Simulated stock market trading game.

Week 6: E-commerce

Lesson Note: Analyze the rise of e-commerce and its impact on traditional businesses.

Scheme of Work: Group project creating a mock online store.

Week 7: Marketing Strategies

Lesson Note: Discuss various marketing strategies used by businesses.

Scheme of Work: Create and present marketing plans for a new product.

Week 8: Business Innovation

Lesson Note: Explore the role of innovation in business success.

Scheme of Work: Design thinking workshop for students to brainstorm innovative business ideas.

Week 9: Business and the Environment

Lesson Note: Understand the environmental impact of businesses and sustainable practices.

Scheme of Work: Plan and execute a small environmental conservation project.

Week 10: Review and Mid-Term Assessment

Lesson Note: Recap key concepts from the term.

Scheme of Work: Conduct a mid-term examination to assess understanding.