# Lesson Plan: Store Keeping - Equipment and Facilities
## Target Audience
Senior Secondary 2 Students
## Duration
1 Hour
## Lesson Objective
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify different types of equipment and facilities used in storekeeping.
2. Understand the purpose of each equipment and facility.
3. Explain the importance of proper equipment and facilities management in store operations.
## Materials Needed
- PowerPoint presentation
- Projector
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with notes and diagrams
- Sample storekeeping equipment (e.g., handheld scanner, barcode printer)
- Videos demonstrating use of storekeeping equipment (optional)
## Lesson Procedure
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Welcome and Attendance:** Greet the students and take attendance.
2. **Lesson Introduction:**
- Briefly introduce the topic: "Today, we will be learning about the various equipment and facilities that are fundamental to efficient storekeeping operations."
- Explain the importance of this knowledge in real-world applications.
### Presentation (20 minutes)
1. **PowerPoint Presentation:**
- Slide 1: Title Slide - Equipment and Facilities in Store Keeping
- Slide 2: Learning Objectives
- Slide 3: Introduction to Storekeeping Equipment
- Define storekeeping equipment.
- Examples: Shelving units, labeling machines, barcode scanners, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
- Slide 4: Shelving Units
- Explain the types (fixed, adjustable, mobile) and their uses.
- Slide 5: Labeling Machines and Barcode Scanners
- Importance in inventory management.
- Demonstration (if equipment is available).
- Slide 6: Pallet Jacks and Forklifts
- Role in moving heavy inventory.
- Safety considerations.
- Slide 7: Storekeeping Facilities
- Define facilities.
- Examples: warehouses, cold storage units, security systems, loading docks.
- Slide 8: Warehouses and Cold Storage
- Purpose and importance for different product types.
- Slide 9: Security Systems
- Types (CCTV, alarms) and importance in preventing theft and ensuring safety.
- Slide 10: Loading Docks
- Role in efficient logistics and goods handling.
- Slide 11: Summary and Key Points
### Demonstrations (10 minutes)
1. **Live Demonstration (if available):**
- Show students how to use a handheld scanner and barcode printer.
- Walk through a simulated inventory task to demonstrate practical use.
2. **Video Demonstration:**
- play short clips showing the usage of forklifts and pallet jacks in a warehouse setting (if live equipment isn't available).
### Activity (10 minutes)
1. **Group Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Provide each group with a scenario where they need to select the appropriate equipment and facilities for a given store type (e.g., grocery store, electronics store, clothing store).
- Groups present their selections and reasoning to the class.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Recap:**
- Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of proper equipment and facilities in store keeping.
2. **Q&A Session:**
- Open the floor for any questions the students might have.
3. **Homework/Assignment:**
- Assign a brief research task where students explore the latest advancements in storekeeping technology and present their findings in the next class.
### Evaluation
1. **Participation:**
- Monitor engagement during the group activity and Q&A session.
2. **Assignment:**
- Evaluate the homework for understanding and application of the lesson's concepts.
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This lesson plan covers the identification, understanding, and importance of various equipment and facilities essential for storekeeping. It includes a mix of theoretical understanding and practical application to ensure students grasp the concepts effectively.