### Lesson Plan: Revision/Introduction to Store Keeping
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 3
**Subject:** Store Keeping
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Lesson Topic:** Revision/Introduction to Store Keeping
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#### Objectives:
- To revise and understand the basic concepts of store keeping.
- To identify the different types of stores and their functions.
- To understand the role of a storekeeper and the importance of proper store management.
- To learn basic terminology used in store keeping.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer for presentation
- Handouts with key terms and definitions
- Sample inventory records and store layout diagrams
- Flashcards for group activity
- Notebooks and pens for students
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#### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Attendance:**
- Welcome students and take attendance.
- **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Briefly explain the objectives of the lesson.
- Ask students if they remember any key points from previous lessons on store keeping.
2. **Presentation (15 minutes)**
- **Basic Concepts:**
- Define store keeping and its importance in business operations.
- Discuss the types of stores: retail stores, wholesale stores, warehouse, raw material stores, etc.
- **Role of a Storekeeper:**
- Functions and responsibilities of a storekeeper, such as receiving, storing, and dispatching goods.
- Importance of maintaining accurate records and inventory control.
- **Terminology:**
- Present common store keeping terms such as inventory, stock, reorder level, lead time, stocktaking, FIFO (First In, First Out), LIFO (Last In, First Out), etc.
3. **Interactive Activity (15 minutes)**
- **Group Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Provide each group with a set of flashcards containing key terms and definitions.
- Ask each group to match the terms with the correct definitions.
- Discuss answers as a class.
4. **Practical Demonstration (10 minutes)**
- **Sample Inventory Records:**
- Show students examples of inventory records and explain how they are used.
- Demonstrate how to fill out a basic inventory record.
- **Store Layout:**
- Discuss the importance of store layout.
- Show diagrams of different store layouts and explain why organization is crucial.
5. **Q&A Session (5 minutes)**
- Allow students to ask questions about the concepts covered.
- Provide clarifications and elaborate on any difficult points.
6. **Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- **Recap:**
- Summarize the key points covered during the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of effective store keeping in various industries.
- **Homework Assignment:**
- Ask students to write a short essay on the role of store keeping in the success of a business and submit it by the next class.
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#### Assessment:
- Evaluation will be based on participation in the group activity, accuracy in matching terms and definitions, and the quality of the homework essay submitted.
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This lesson plan provides a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge, practical demonstration, and interactive activities to ensure students gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of store keeping.