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Which subject	Business
What topic	Double entry
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Double Entry System

Topic

Double Entry Accounting System

Subject

Business Studies

Grade/Age Group

All Levels (Secondary School)

Duration

30 Minutes

Class Size

20 Students

Objectives

Understand the concept of the double entry accounting system.
Identify the fundamental principles of double entry bookkeeping.
Apply the double entry method to simple transactions.
Develop skills in recording transactions using debits and credits.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Printed handouts of a double entry template
Projector for presentation (if needed)
Sample transactions for practice exercises
Access to accounting software or apps (if applicable)

National Curriculum Compliance

This lesson plan aligns with the Irish Business Studies curriculum, focusing on fundamental accounting principles and practices endorsed by the Department of Education and Skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly explain the concept of double entry. Discuss its importance in accounting.
2	Key Principles	10 minutes	Introduce the fundamental principles of double entry: debits, credits, and the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity). Use examples to illustrate.
3	Transaction Examples	5 minutes	Present several simple transactions. Demonstrate how to record them using the double entry system.
4	Guided Practice	5 minutes	Give students a few sample transactions to record in pairs using the double entry system.
5	Review & Summary	5 minutes	Recap key points of the lesson. Answer any questions to reinforce understanding.
6	Homework Assignment	5 minutes	Assign a worksheet that includes different transactions to record using the double entry method. Explain that homework will be checked but not presented in class.

Homework

Students will complete a worksheet that involves recording various transactions using the double entry system. This will be checked for understanding in the next class without requiring individual presentations.