# Lesson Plan: Types of Inventory Control II
### Subject: Store Keeping
### Grade: Senior Secondary 1
### Duration: 60 minutes
### Topic: Types of Inventory Control II
### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand and explain different types of inventory control methods.
2. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
3. Apply knowledge of inventory control to real-world scenarios.
### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer
- PowerPoint presentation on Types of Inventory Control II
- Handouts with key points and activities
- Flip chart paper and Post-it notes
- Case studies/examples of inventory control
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Objective Overview** (2 minutes)
- Greet the class.
- Introduce the lesson topic and learning objectives.
- Provide a brief review of Types of Inventory Control I to transition into the new content.
2. **Icebreaker Activity** (8 minutes)
- Pose a quick question: "What do you remember about inventory control from the previous lesson?"
- Allow students to share their thoughts briefly.
- Use their responses to segue into Types of Inventory Control II.
#### Direct Instruction (20 minutes)
1. **Presentation on Types of Inventory Control II** (15 minutes)
- Introduce and explain the following types of inventory control:
- Just-In-Time (JIT)
- Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
- ABC Analysis
- Perpetual Inventory System
- Discuss the principles behind each method, including how they work and their purpose.
- Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
2. **Case Studies and Examples** (5 minutes)
- Present real-world examples or case studies of businesses using different inventory control methods.
- Ask students to identify which method is being used in each example and why.
#### Guided Practice (15 minutes)
1. **Class Discussion** (5 minutes)
- Pose questions to the class related to the case studies.
- Encourage students to discuss how different inventory control methods can impact a business.
2. **Group Activity** (10 minutes)
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Provide each group with a flip chart paper and Post-it notes.
- Assign each group a type of inventory control.
- Ask each group to brainstorm the following:
- Key features of their assigned inventory control method.
- Advantages and disadvantages.
- Examples of businesses or industries where this method would be effective.
- Have each group present their findings to the class.
#### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Individual Worksheet** (10 minutes)
- Distribute handouts with key points and a worksheet.
- Ask students to complete the worksheet individually.
- The worksheet should include:
- Short answer questions on the types of inventory control.
- Scenarios where students must choose the most appropriate inventory control method and justify their choice.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Review and Summarize** (3 minutes)
- Recap the key points from the lesson.
- Address any remaining questions or concerns.
- Reinforce the importance of understanding different inventory control methods in store keeping and business management.
2. **Homework Assignment** (2 minutes)
- Assign a homework task where students must research a company and determine which inventory control method they use. Students should prepare a brief report on their findings to present in the next class.
#### Assessment:
- Participation in class discussion and group activity.
- Accuracy and completeness of individual worksheet.
- Quality and depth of homework assignment.
### Differentiation:
- Provide additional resources or extended time for students who need extra help.
- Challenge advanced students with more complex scenarios or additional reading materials.
### Closure:
- Thank the students for their participation.
- Remind them of the next class and the homework assignment.
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This lesson plan aims to ensure a comprehensive understanding of types of inventory control, engaging students through a mix of direct instruction, group activities, and individual practices.