Understanding Production: Types, Classification, and Importance for SS1 Commerce Commerce SS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Commerce SS1 First Term Lesson Note – Week 5


Subject: Commerce
Class: SS1
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 14 – 16 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Production
Sub-topic: Meaning of Production, Classification, and Importance


Behavioral Objectives

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

  1. Define production.
  2. Explain the three classifications of production.
  3. Describe the importance of production to individuals and the economy.

Keywords

  • Production
  • Primary production
  • Secondary production
  • Tertiary production
  • Economy

Set Induction

Begin the lesson by asking students what goods or services they have used today, leading into a discussion on how these goods and services are produced and why production is essential.


Entry Behavior

Students have a basic understanding of goods and services from daily life.


Learning Resources and Materials

  • Diagrams showing the stages of production (primary, secondary, tertiary)
  • Examples of goods and services from each production type

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students are familiar with everyday items that are produced and used, which will help them understand the concept of production and its types.


Embedded Core Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Categorization
  • Communication

Reference Books

  1. Essential Commerce for Senior Secondary Schools (Nigerian Edition)
  2. Lagos State Scheme of Work for Commerce SS1

Instructional Materials

  • Whiteboard
  • Markers
  • Visual aids showing examples of production types

Content

1. Meaning of Production

Production is the process of creating goods and services to satisfy human wants. It involves transforming raw materials into finished products or providing services that meet consumer needs.

2. Classification of Production

Production is classified into three main types:

a. Primary Production

  • Definition: This is the extraction and gathering of natural resources directly from the earth.
  • Examples: Agriculture, fishing, mining, and forestry.
  • Importance: Primary production provides raw materials used in other types of production.

b. Secondary Production

  • Definition: This involves processing raw materials into finished goods or products.
  • Examples: Manufacturing, construction, food processing.
  • Importance: Secondary production creates goods that are essential for consumption and further use in the economy.

c. Tertiary Production

  • Definition: This type of production focuses on providing services to support primary and secondary production or directly to consumers.
  • Examples: Transportation, banking, healthcare, education, and retail.
  • Importance: Tertiary production supports both primary and secondary sectors and helps distribute goods and services to consumers.

3. Importance of Production

Production is crucial for several reasons:

  • Provides Employment: Production activities create jobs in various sectors, reducing unemployment.
  • Economic Growth: Production contributes to a nation’s GDP and overall economic growth.
  • Improves Standard of Living: Production provides goods and services that improve people’s quality of life.
  • Supply of Goods and Services: It ensures that consumers have access to products and services that meet their needs.
  • Encourages Innovation: Production often leads to technological advancements and new products.

Presentation Steps

Step 1: Introduction to Production

Teacher’s Activities: Define production and ask students to think of products they use daily.

Learners’ Activities: Students list common items they use and consider how these products are made.

Step 2: Explain Primary Production

Teacher’s Activities: Describe primary production and provide examples like farming and mining.

Learners’ Activities: Students mention examples of primary production seen in their community.

Step 3: Discuss Secondary Production

Teacher’s Activities: Explain secondary production and give examples of manufacturing activities.

Learners’ Activities: Students identify industries involved in processing or manufacturing.

Step 4: Describe Tertiary Production

Teacher’s Activities: Discuss tertiary production, highlighting its role in delivering services.

Learners’ Activities: Students identify examples of service-based occupations in their community.

Step 5: Importance of Production

Teacher’s Activities: Explain the importance of production, emphasizing its impact on employment and economic growth.

Learners’ Activities: Students discuss how production benefits society.


Assessment

  1. Define production.
  2. List the three types of production.
  3. Explain primary production with examples.
  4. What is secondary production?
  5. Why is tertiary production important to the economy?

Conclusion

Summarize the lesson by reviewing the meaning, classifications, and importance of production, highlighting its role in satisfying human needs and supporting economic growth.


Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

  1. Production is the creation of __________ to meet human needs.
  2. Primary production involves __________ resources from nature.
  3. Mining is an example of __________ production.
  4. __________ production involves converting raw materials into finished products.
  5. Manufacturing is part of __________ production.
  6. __________ production provides services to consumers and other sectors.
  7. A teacher’s job is an example of __________ production.
  8. Production helps reduce __________ by creating jobs.
  9. The process of growing crops is part of __________ production.
  10. __________ production includes construction activities.
  11. Tertiary production includes services like __________ and healthcare.
  12. Production improves __________ by providing essential goods and services.
  13. Secondary production includes __________ products from raw materials.
  14. __________ production supports both primary and secondary sectors.
  15. Economic __________ depends on production activities in a country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is production?
    Production is the process of creating goods and services to satisfy human wants.
  2. What are the types of production?
    Production is classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary production.
  3. What is primary production?
    It involves extracting natural resources, like farming and mining.
  4. What is secondary production?
    It involves transforming raw materials into finished goods.
  5. What is tertiary production?
    It involves providing services like transportation and healthcare.
  6. How does production create jobs?
    Production processes require workers, which creates employment opportunities.
  7. Why is production important?
    Production provides goods, supports the economy, and improves living standards.
  8. What are examples of secondary production?
    Manufacturing, construction, and food processing.
  9. How does production support the economy?
    It contributes to GDP and supports economic growth.
  10. What is the role of tertiary production?
    It offers services that support both production sectors and consumers.
  11. Can production improve living standards?
    Yes, by providing essential goods and services.
  12. What is the impact of production on innovation?
    Production often leads to technological advancements and new products.
  13. How does primary production support other sectors?
    It supplies raw materials for secondary production.
  14. Is retailing part of production?
    Yes, retailing is part of tertiary production as it involves selling goods.
  15. How does production benefit society?
    It provides employment, goods, and services, improving overall quality of life.

Evaluation Questions

  1. Define production.
  2. Explain the three types of production.
  3. List two examples of primary production.
  4. Describe secondary production with examples.
  5. Why is tertiary production important in an economy?
  6. How does production help create jobs?
  7. Give an example of how production improves living standards.
  8. What role does tertiary production play in supporting primary and secondary sectors?
  9. Why is manufacturing considered part of secondary production?
  10. Explain the importance of production in economic growth.

SEO Components


This lesson gives SS1 students an understanding of the role of production in society, covering the different types, examples, and significance of production to the economy and individuals.