Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Store Keeping - Maintenance Of Warehousing

# Lesson Plan: Maintenance of Warehousing ## Senior Secondary 1 (Grade 10/11) ### Lesson Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes) ### Learning Objectives: - Understand the concept and importance of warehouse maintenance. - Identify key components and equipment essential for warehouse maintenance. - Learn best practices for maintaining different areas of the warehouse. - Become acquainted with routine maintenance schedules and safety protocols. ### Materials Needed: - PowerPoint Presentation - Whiteboard and markers - Handouts or digital copies of warehouse maintenance checklists - Video clip on warehouse maintenance practices - Projector (for the video and presentation) - Warehouse layout diagram (digital or printed) ### Lesson Outline: #### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Attendance** (2 minutes) - Welcome students and take attendance. 2. **Introduction to Topic** (3 minutes) - Briefly introduce the topic: "Today, we will learn about the Maintenance of Warehousing. Maintenance is crucial for efficient operation, safety, and longevity of a warehouse." 3. **Learning Objectives** (2 minutes) - Explain the learning objectives to the students. 4. **Warm-Up Discussion** (3 minutes) - Ask students if they have ever visited a warehouse and what they think maintenance involves. #### Teaching and Explanation (20 minutes): 1. **PowerPoint Presentation** (10 minutes) - **Slide 1-2:** Overview of Warehouse Maintenance. - **Slide 3-4:** Importance of regular maintenance (e.g., safety, efficiency, compliance). - **Slide 5:** Key maintenance components (e.g., flooring, lighting, shelving). - **Slide 6:** Essential equipment and tools (e.g., forklifts, cleaning tools). 2. **Video Clip** (5 minutes) - Show a short video demonstrating warehousing maintenance best practices. 3. **Discussion** (5 minutes) - Discuss the video with the class, emphasizing the real-world application of maintenance routines. #### Activity – Group Work (15 minutes): 1. **Group Formation** (2 minutes) - Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students. 2. **Task Explanation** (3 minutes) - Hand out warehouse layout diagrams and maintenance checklists. - Each group will identify key areas that need maintenance and come up with a basic maintenance plan. 3. **Group Activity** (10 minutes) - Groups work on their task, discussing and documenting their maintenance plans. #### Group Presentation & Class Discussion (10 minutes): 1. **Group Presentations** (7 minutes) - Each group presents their maintenance plan to the class. - Allow 1-2 minutes per group. 2. **Class Feedback & Discussion** (3 minutes) - Facilitate a class discussion, providing feedback on the presentations and emphasizing any missing points or key insights. #### Conclusion and Wrap-Up (5 minutes): 1. **Review Key Points** (3 minutes) - Summarize the lesson’s key points: Reasons for warehouse maintenance, essential components, and routine checks. 2. **Q&A Session** (2 minutes) - Allow students to ask any questions or clarify any doubts regarding warehouse maintenance. #### Homework Assignment: - Provide students with a warehouse scenario and a list of maintenance issues. Ask them to create a detailed maintenance plan addressing each issue. This will be discussed in the next class. #### Reflection: - Reflect on how well students understood the topic. - Note which parts of the lesson were most engaging and which might need more clarification or a different approach in future lessons. ### Additional Notes: - Ensure the classroom is set up with all technology (projector, video clip) ready before the lesson starts. - Monitor group activities to keep students on task and provide support as needed.