Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Auto Mechanical - Entrepreneurship

## Lesson Plan: Entrepreneurship in Auto Mechanics ### Grade Level: Senior Secondary 2 ### Duration: 60 minutes ### Subject: Auto Mechanics ### Topic: Entrepreneurship in Auto Mechanics --- ### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basic concept of entrepreneurship. 2. Identify the opportunities and challenges in starting an auto mechanics business. 3. Develop a basic business plan for an auto mechanics workshop. 4. Understand the skills and qualities required for a successful entrepreneur in auto mechanics. --- ### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and laptop - Handouts on business planning and entrepreneurship - Case study of a successful auto mechanic entrepreneur - Worksheets for business plan creation - Pens and notebooks --- ### Lesson Structure: #### Introduction (5 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Attendance**: Welcome students and take attendance. 2. **Overview**: Briefly introduce the day's topic — Entrepreneurship in Auto Mechanics. Explain the importance of understanding entrepreneurship in their future career prospects. #### Warm-Up Discussion (10 minutes) 1. **Question**: Ask students what they think entrepreneurship means and if they know any entrepreneurs. 2. **Discussion**: Facilitate a brief discussion on the common traits and skills of entrepreneurs. 3. **Real-Life Example**: Share a short story of a successful entrepreneur in the auto mechanics field. #### Main Lesson (25 minutes) 1. **Presentation** (10 minutes): - Define entrepreneurship and its importance in the auto mechanics industry. - Highlight the opportunities and challenges unique to starting an auto mechanics business. - Present a case study of a successful auto mechanic entrepreneur to illustrate key points. 2. **Group Activity** (15 minutes): - **Formation**: Divide the class into small groups. - **Task**: Ask each group to brainstorm and list the steps involved in starting an auto mechanics workshop. - **Discussion**: Each group presents their steps, and the class discusses common themes and ideas. #### Business Plan Workshop (15 minutes) 1. **Introduction to Business Planning** (5 minutes): - Explain the components of a simple business plan (e.g., Executive Summary, Market Analysis, Services, Marketing Strategy, Financial Plan). 2. **Worksheet Activity** (10 minutes): - Distribute worksheets with guided questions to help students outline a basic business plan for their fictional auto mechanics workshop. - Monitor and assist students as they complete their worksheets. #### Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes) 1. **Summary**: Recap the key points covered in today’s lesson. 2. **Q&A**: Open the floor for any questions or clarifications from the students. 3. **Assignment**: Ask students to finalize their business plan worksheets and be prepared to present them in the next class. #### Evaluation: Students will be evaluated based on: - Participation in discussions and group activities. - Completion and quality of the business plan worksheet. - Engagement during the Q&A session. --- ### Homework/Extended Learning: 1. **Business Plan Presentation**: Prepare to present their business plan to the class in the next session. 2. **Research Task**: Identify a local auto mechanics workshop and prepare a short report on how they started their business, including any challenges they faced. --- ### Reflection: - Did students understand the basic concepts of entrepreneurship? - Were they able to identify the opportunities and challenges in starting an auto mechanics business? - Did the group activity foster collaboration and critical thinking? - How engaged were the students in the business plan workshop? --- This lesson plan aims to introduce students to the principles of entrepreneurship within the auto mechanics field, providing them with practical insights and hands-on experience in business planning.