Jss3 First Term Business Studies Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Week 1: Introduction to Business Studies

Lesson: Understanding the concept of business

Activity: Group discussion on various types of businesses

Week 2: Forms of Business Ownership

Lesson: Exploring sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation

Activity: Case study analysis on successful businesses in each category

Week 3: Business Environment

Lesson: Investigating the external factors influencing business

Activity: Field trip to local businesses for real-world observation

Week 4: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Lesson: Discussing the importance of ethical practices in business

Activity: Debate on ethical dilemmas in the business world

Week 5: Introduction to Marketing

Lesson: Basics of marketing and its role in business

Activity: Creating a simple marketing plan for a hypothetical product

Week 6: Market Research

Lesson: Understanding the significance of market research

Activity: Conducting a small-scale market survey within the school

Week 7: Advertising and Promotion

Lesson: Exploring various advertising strategies

Activity: Designing a poster for a fictional product and presenting it

Week 8: Money and Banking

Lesson: Introduction to the financial aspects of business

Activity: Simulated banking transactions and understanding basic financial terms

Week 9: Entrepreneurship

Lesson: Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs

Activity: Guest speaker session with a local entrepreneur

Week 10: Business Planning

Lesson: Basics of creating a business plan

Activity: Group project – developing a simple business plan

Week 11: Revision Week

Lesson: Reviewing key concepts covered so far

Activity: Group quizzes and discussions to reinforce understanding

Week 12: Examination Week

Lesson: Final preparation for the upcoming examination

Activity: Mock exams and thorough revision

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Lesson: Recap of the term’s highlights

Activity: Certificate presentation for outstanding performance