| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Business |
| What topic | |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Introduction to Business Concepts
Middle School to High School (Ages 12-18)
Business
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the national standards for teaching business education, providing foundational knowledge necessary for further study in business.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic and state the objectives of the lesson. Explain the importance of understanding business in everyday life. |
| 2 | Key Terminology | 10 | Present key business terms using a PowerPoint presentation. Discuss terms such as 'entrepreneur', 'profit', 'market', 'supply and demand'. |
| 3 | Types of Businesses | 10 | Explain different types of businesses: sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. Use case studies to illustrate each type. |
| 4 | Class Discussion | 3 | Facilitate a discussion on the roles businesses play in the economy, encouraging students to share their thoughts and experiences. |
| 5 | Homework Assignment | 2 | Distribute homework, which involves researching a local business and writing a short summary. Clarify the assignment requirements. |
Students will research a local business and summarize its type (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation), services offered, and its impact on the community. Homework will be collected at the beginning of the next class but will not require presentations.
Students will be assessed based on their participation in class discussion and submission of the homework assignment.
Ensure all materials are ready before the lesson begins. Adapt the discussion based on student engagement and understanding.