Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Store Keeping - Factors To Be Considered In Choosing A Warehouse

# Lesson Plan: Factors to be Considered in Choosing a Warehouse **Grade Level**: Senior Secondary 1 **Subject**: Store Keeping **Duration**: 60 minutes ## Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Identify and explain critical factors to consider when choosing a warehouse. 2. Understand how these factors influence the effectiveness and efficiency of storage. 3. Apply their knowledge to hypothetical business scenarios to determine the best warehouse options. ## Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer with Internet access - PowerPoint presentation - Handouts with key points and scenarios - Notebooks and pens for students ## Lesson Structure: ### 1. Introduction (5 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Attendance** - Take attendance and greet the students. 2. **Hook Activity** - Show an image of a disorganized warehouse and an image of an organized warehouse. Ask students to share their thoughts and differences they note between the two images. 3. **Lesson Overview** - Introduce the topic: Factors to be Considered in Choosing a Warehouse. ### 2. Main Lesson (30 minutes) 1. **Interactive Lecture (15 minutes)** - Use a PowerPoint presentation to cover the following factors: 1. **Location** - Proximity to suppliers, customers, and transportation hubs - Impact on delivery times and costs 2. **Size and Layout** - Adequacy for current and future storage needs - Layout efficiency for storage and retrieval 3. **Cost** - Rental/purchase price - Operational costs (utilities, maintenance) 4. **Accessibility** - Ease of access for vehicles - Loading and unloading facilities 5. **Security** - Surveillance, alarms, and insurance requirements - Physical security measures 6. **Climate Control** - Temperature and humidity control for sensitive goods - Ventilation and insulation 7. **Technology and Amenities** - Availability of warehouse management systems (WMS) - Additional facilities (like office space or staff amenities) 2. **Class Discussion (10 minutes)** - Encourage students to share their opinions and any personal experiences related to warehousing (e.g., through family businesses). 3. **Case Study (5 minutes)** - Present a short case study on a company choosing a new warehouse. Discuss how each factor played a role in their decision-making process. ### 3. Activity (15 minutes) - **Group Work**: 1. Divide the students into small groups and provide each group with a hypothetical business scenario (e.g., a local e-commerce business, a fresh produce supplier, etc.). 2. Ask each group to discuss and determine which factors are most critical for their scenario and why. 3. **Group Presentations**: - Each group will present their scenario and decision-making process to the class. ### 4. Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Recap** - Summarize the key points covered in the lesson. 2. **Questions and Answers** - Open the floor for any remaining questions. 3. **Assignment** - Ask students to write a one-page report on how a specific factor (assigned to each student) can impact the success of a warehouse. ### 5. Closing (5 minutes) 1. **Reflection** - Ask students to write one thing they learned today and one question they still have about the topic. 2. **Thank Students** - Thank the students for their participation and engagement. ### Assessment: - **Informal assessment** through class participation and group presentations. - **Formal assessment** based on the one-page assignment due next class. ### Homework: - **One-page report** about the impact of a specific factor on warehouse success, to be submitted in the next class. ### Follow-up: - Review and discuss the homework assignments in the next class. - Plan a field trip to a local warehouse (if feasible) to observe these factors in action. --- ### Notes: - Ensure to provide real-world examples wherever possible to make the lesson engaging. - Encourage all students to participate in discussions and group activities.