Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Store Keeping - Introduction To Store Keeping

Lesson Plan: Introduction to Store Keeping **Subject:** Business Studies **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 1 **Duration:** 60 minutes **Topic:** Introduction to Store Keeping ### Objectives: 1. **Knowledge Objectives:** - Understand the basic concepts of store keeping. - Identify the types of stores and their purposes. - Recognize the importance of maintaining an organized store. 2. **Skills Objectives:** - Develop skills to categorize and arrange items in a store. - Learn to maintain accurate inventory records. 3. **Attitude Objectives:** - Appreciate the role of a storekeeper in the supply chain management. - Foster a sense of responsibility and attentiveness in managing store operations. ### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - PowerPoint presentation (if available) - Handouts with key terms and definitions - Sample inventory sheet - Visual aids (e.g., pictures of various types of stores) - Items to categorize (e.g., stationery, grocery items, clothing) ### Lesson Procedures: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Attendance:** - Greet the students and take attendance. 2. **Hook/Engagement Activity:** - Show students pictures of different types of stores (grocery store, book store, clothing store, etc.). Ask them to describe what they see and engage in a brief discussion about their observations. - Introduce the topic by asking a question: "Have you ever wondered how stores keep track of all their products?" #### Direct Instruction (20 minutes) 1. **Define Store Keeping:** - Write the definition of store keeping on the whiteboard: "Store keeping is the process of managing and maintaining a store’s inventory, ensuring that goods are stored properly, and keeping records of all incoming and outgoing products." 2. **Types of Stores:** - Discuss the different types of stores (retail, wholesale, e-commerce, etc.) and their specific functions within the supply chain. - Use the PowerPoint presentation or visual aids to illustrate each type. 3. **Roles and Responsibilities of a Storekeeper:** - Explain the roles and responsibilities of a storekeeper, including: - Receiving and inspecting goods. - Storing items correctly and safely. - Keeping accurate inventory records. - Issuing items to different departments or customers. - Ensuring the store’s cleanliness and organization. 4. **Importance of Store Keeping:** - Discuss why store keeping is crucial for businesses, focusing on aspects like inventory control, preventing losses, and customer satisfaction. #### Guided Practice (15 minutes) 1. **Activity - Categorizing Items:** - Divide students into small groups and give them various items (e.g., stationery, grocery items, clothing). - Ask each group to categorize their items and decide how they would arrange them in a store (e.g., by type, size, usage). - Each group will present their categorization and reasoning to the class. 2. **Inventory Record Activity:** - Provide students with a sample inventory sheet. - Demonstrate how to fill it out accurately using a few sample items. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Worksheet and Questions:** - Distribute a worksheet with questions related to the lesson, such as identifying types of stores, outlining the responsibilities of a storekeeper, and explaining the importance of maintaining an organized store. - Allow students to complete the worksheet individually. #### Closure (5 minutes) 1. **Review and Recap:** - Summarize the key points of the lesson. - Ask students if they have any questions or need any clarification. 2. **Homework Assignment:** - Assign students to observe a store of their choice (e.g., a local grocery store) and write a brief report on how the store is organized and how inventory seems to be managed. #### Assessment: - Participation in group activities. - Accuracy and completeness of the worksheet. - Observation report to be reviewed in the next class. ### Reflection: - After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what could be improved. - Note any difficulties students encountered and plan to address these in future lessons. --- This lesson plan is designed to be interactive and engaging, helping students understand the fundamentals of store keeping through a mix of direct instruction, group activities, and practical exercises.