**Lesson Plan: Auto Mechanics for Senior Secondary 2**
**Topic: Entrepreneurship II: Starting an Auto Mechanics Business**
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**Duration:** 90 minutes
**Objective:**
1. Understand the basics of starting an auto mechanics business.
2. Identify the necessary skills, resources, and steps involved.
3. Develop a simple business plan for an auto mechanics shop.
**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer
- Printed handouts of business plan templates
- Pens and notebooks
- Sample business plans (digital/printed)
- Internet access for research
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**Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. **Welcome and Review of Previous Lesson**
- Briefly review what was covered in Entrepreneurship I.
- Connect previous knowledge to today's focus on starting a business in auto mechanics.
2. **Today's Objective**
- Outline objectives and the structure of the lesson.
- Highlight the importance of entrepreneurship in the auto mechanics field.
**Warm-Up Activity (15 minutes)**
1. **Brainstorming Session**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Ask each group to list the key components they think are necessary to start an auto mechanics business.
- Allow groups to present their ideas and compile a class list on the whiteboard.
**Instruction (30 minutes)**
1. **Lecture: Steps to Starting an Auto Mechanics Business**
- **Market Research:** Emphasize the importance of understanding the local market.
- **Business Plan Development:**
- Describe essential elements: executive summary, business description, market analysis, organization, and management, services offered, marketing strategy, financial plan.
- **Legal Requirements:**
- Discuss necessary licenses, permits, and certifications.
- Highlight environmental regulations.
- **Location and Setup:**
- Explain the criteria for choosing a location.
- Discuss the setup of the workshop, including necessary equipment and inventory.
2. **Case Study**
- Present a real-life example of a successful auto mechanics business.
- Discuss the key factors that contributed to its success.
**Activity (25 minutes)**
1. **Developing a Simple Business Plan**
- Hand out business plan templates.
- Guide students in filling out the templates based on a hypothetical scenario:
- Define the business name, location, and services offered.
- Outline a brief market analysis and marketing strategy.
- Sketch a basic financial plan including startup costs and projected earnings.
- Monitor and assist students as they work on their plans.
**Discussion (5 minutes)**
1. **Group Sharing**
- Allow students to share their business plans with the class.
- Provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
**Conclusion (5 minutes)**
1. **Summary of Key Points**
- Recap the steps to starting an auto mechanics business.
- Emphasize the importance of planning, research, and compliance with legal requirements.
2. **Q&A Session**
- Open the floor for any final questions from students.
**Homework/Assignment**
1. **Research Assignment**
- Ask students to research a local auto mechanics shop and write a short report on how it was started, its growth, and its current operations.
- Encourage students to include at least one interview or email exchange with the business owner (if possible).
**Assessment:**
1. Participation in class activities and discussions.
2. Completion and quality of the in-class business plan.
3. Submission and quality of the research assignment.
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**Note for Teachers:** Adjust the time allocations based on the needs and pace of your students. Provide additional support or resources for students who may need extra assistance in understanding business concepts. Recognize and appreciate diverse perspectives and ideas during group work and discussions.