**Lesson Plan: Store Keeping for Senior Secondary 1**
**Topic:** Requirements for Good Environment in Store Keeping
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**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 1
**Subject:** Store Keeping
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Instructor:** [Instructor's Name]
**Lesson Objectives:**
- Students will understand the basic requirements for a good environment in store keeping.
- Students will be able to identify the key factors that contribute to an effective and efficient store environment.
- Students will learn how to apply these principles in a practical store setting.
**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer
- Handouts with key points
- PowerPoint slides
- Example photos of well-organized stores
- Case study examples
- Notebooks and pens for students
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greeting and attendance (2 minutes)
- Introduction to the topic (3 minutes):
- Brief discussion on the importance of a good environment in store keeping.
- Real-world examples of both effective and ineffective store environments.
- Presentation of lesson objectives (2 minutes)
- Engaging question to start the class: "Why do you think some stores are more successful than others, even if they sell similar products?" (3 minutes)
2. **Direct Instruction (20 minutes)**
- Present the key points using PowerPoint slides and handouts.
1. **Cleanliness and Organization:**
- Importance of cleanliness in maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Methods to ensure a clean and organized store (regular cleaning schedules, designated storage places, etc.).
2. **Adequate Lighting:**
- The role of lighting in creating a pleasant shopping atmosphere.
- Examples of good lighting practices.
3. **Ventilation and Temperature Control:**
- Impact of ventilation and temperature on product preservation and employee comfort.
4. **Security Measures:**
- Importance of security in preventing theft and ensuring safety.
- Examples of security measures (CCTV, alarms, security personnel).
5. **Space Utilization:**
- Efficient use of space to maximize storage and ease of access.
- Shelving and layout strategies.
6. **Safety and Accessibility:**
- Ensuring the store is safe for both employees and customers.
- Compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Accessibility features for differently-abled individuals.
3. **Interactive Discussion and Case Study Analysis (15 minutes)**
- Group activity: Students are divided into small groups and given different case studies of store environments (5 minutes).
- Each group will identify at least 3 good practices and 3 issues in their given case study and present their findings to the class (10 minutes).
4. **Practical Application (10 minutes)**
- Hands-on activity: Students will be asked to design a layout for an ideal store meeting all the discussed requirements.
- Each student or group can present their layout and rationale behind their design choices.
5. **Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Summarization of key points (2 minutes).
- Q&A session where students can ask questions or share additional thoughts (3 minutes).
- Assignment: Write a one-page report on a local store, evaluating its environment based on today’s lesson (to be submitted in the next class).
6. **Closure and Dismissal (5 minutes)**
- Recap the importance of the discussed topic.
- Preview of the next lesson.
- Ensure all questions are answered and encourage students to apply these principles outside of class.
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**Assessment:**
- Participation in class discussion and group activities.
- Evaluation of the practical application designs.
- Quality and thoroughness of the written report assigned as homework.
**Instructor's Notes:**
- Be attentive to student engagement and adjust the pace accordingly.
- Provide positive reinforcement to encourage participation.
- Ensure all students understand the practical importance of store keeping principles discussed.
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**Follow-Up:**
- Review collected reports in the next class, offering constructive feedback.
- Potentially organize a field trip to a local store for students to observe and analyze its environment firsthand.