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Which subject	Business
What topic	Business entities
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Business Entities

Objectives

1. Identify and describe different types of business entities.
2. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each business entity.
3. Analyse the implications of choosing a particular business structure for a new venture.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector or smartboard
• Presentation slides on business entities
• Handouts with summary charts of business types
• Case study scenarios (printed)
• A quiz for assessment at the end of the lesson

Grade/Age Group

Year 11

Subject

Business Studies

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Business Entities	5 mins	Brief overview of what business entities are, including definitions.
2	Types of Business Entities	10 mins	Discuss sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and PLCs with examples.
3	Advantages and Disadvantages	5 mins	Use a chart to summarize pros and cons of each entity type. Facilitate discussion among students.
4	Case Study Analyses	5 mins	Provide students with a case study of a new business. In pairs, students will discuss which business entity would be most suitable.
5	Class Discussion	3 mins	Conclude with sharing thoughts from the case study analysis. Encourage students to think critically about their choices.
6	Quiz and Homework Assignment	2 mins	Distribute a short quiz to assess understanding. Assign homework: research a local business and identify its type and structure.

Assessment

• The quiz will be used to evaluate understanding of the types of business entities and their characteristics.
• Homework will be checked for completion and understanding but will not be presented in front of the class.

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds with the national curriculum guidelines for Business Studies, focusing on understanding different business structures and their implications for entrepreneurs.

Homework

Research a local business and identify its business entity type. Prepare a one-page summary that includes the name of the business, the type of entity, and an explanation of why that structure might have been chosen. Submit by the next lesson.

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