Meaning and Scope of Business Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Business Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes

Subject: Business Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 10-12 years
Topic: Introduction to Business Studies
Sub-topic: Meaning, Importance, Components, and Career Opportunities in Business Studies
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of Business Studies.
2. State the importance of Business Studies.
3. Identify the components of Business Studies.
4. List career and employment opportunities in Business Studies.

Keywords: Business, Studies, Components, Career, Opportunities

Set Induction:

The teacher asks students what they understand by “Business” and why they think it is important in daily life.

Entry Behaviour:

Students may already have a basic understanding of business activities from everyday life, such as buying and selling.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Chalkboard/Whiteboard
• Markers/Chalk
• Business Studies textbook

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students know what businesses are from their daily experience, such as shops, markets, and services. They will connect this knowledge to formal Business Studies.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work (JSS 1 Business Studies)
• Business Studies textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Charts showing different components of Business Studies

Content:

1. Meaning of Business Studies:
   • Business Studies is a subject that teaches students about business activities and how they are organized. It includes understanding trade, commerce, office practice, bookkeeping, and entrepreneurship.
2. Importance of Business Studies:
   • Business Studies helps students learn essential skills like money management, communication, and decision-making.
   • It prepares students to manage businesses or work in various business environments.
   • It fosters entrepreneurial skills, enabling students to start their businesses.
   • Business Studies provides knowledge of how businesses contribute to economic development.
3. Components of Business Studies:
   • Commerce: Deals with trade and the distribution of goods and services.
   • Office Practice: Focuses on administrative tasks like filing, typing, and office management.
   • Bookkeeping: Involves recording financial transactions.
   • Entrepreneurship: Teaches how to start and manage a business.
   • Business Management: Deals with running a business effectively.
4. Career/Employment Opportunities in Business Studies:
   • Entrepreneur
   • Accountant
   • Office Administrator
   • Sales Manager
   • Business Consultant
   • Secretary
   • Banker
   • Human Resources Manager

Evaluation (Fill in the Blank):

1. Business Studies is the study of __.
   a) Science
   b) Art
   c) Business activities
   d) History
2. A person who starts their own business is called an __.
   a) employee
   b) entrepreneur
   c) manager
   d) secretary
3. One importance of Business Studies is to teach __.
   a) communication
   b) farming
   c) mathematics
   d) sports
4. The recording of financial transactions is called __.
   a) bookkeeping
   b) filing
   c) selling
   d) typing
5. A __ works in a bank.
   a) banker
   b) lawyer
   c) teacher
   d) scientist
6. An important component of Business Studies that involves trade is __.
   a) commerce
   b) office practice
   c) entrepreneurship
   d) management
7. The role of __ is to manage office activities.
   a) entrepreneur
   b) secretary
   c) banker
   d) teacher
8. Business Studies helps students become good __.
   a) managers
   b) players
   c) singers
   d) writers
9. __ is the study of how to start and manage a business.
   a) Commerce
   b) Office Practice
   c) Entrepreneurship
   d) Bookkeeping
10. A __ is someone who advises businesses on how to improve.
    a) consultant
    b) manager
    c) scientist
    d) doctor

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):

1. What is Business Studies?
   Business Studies is a subject that teaches how business activities are organized and managed.
2. Why is Business Studies important?
   It helps students learn essential skills for managing money, communication, and starting businesses.
3. What is commerce?
   Commerce deals with trade and the distribution of goods and services.
4. What is entrepreneurship?
   Entrepreneurship teaches how to start and manage a business.
5. What is bookkeeping?
   Bookkeeping involves recording financial transactions.
6. What is office practice?
   Office practice includes tasks like filing, typing, and office management.
7. What is business management?
   Business management is about running a business effectively.
8. What is a banker’s job?
   A banker manages financial transactions in a bank.
9. Who is an entrepreneur?
   An entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business.
10. What are some career opportunities in Business Studies?
    Careers include accountant, sales manager, banker, secretary, and entrepreneur.

Presentation:

• Step 1: The teacher revises last week’s lesson, asking students to recall the meaning of Business Studies.
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning, importance, components, and career opportunities in Business Studies.
• Step 3: The teacher allows students to share their contributions and corrects any misunderstandings.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guides students in understanding the topic.
• Writes key points on the board.
• Uses charts to show components of Business Studies.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and ask questions.
• Participate in class discussions.
• Take notes on the key points.

Assessment (Short Answer Questions):

1. What is Business Studies?
2. Name two components of Business Studies.
3. What is bookkeeping?
4. Define entrepreneurship.
5. Give one reason why Business Studies is important.
6. What does commerce involve?
7. What is the role of a secretary?
8. Name one career opportunity in Business Studies.
9. What is office practice?
10. What does a business consultant do?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark students’ work and provides necessary feedback to ensure that students understand the key concepts of Business Studies.

More Useful Links

• Revision Test 1st Term Examination Business Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes