## Lesson Plan: Uses of Equipment and Facilities in Store Keeping
### Grade: Senior Secondary 2
### Subject: Store Keeping
### Topic: Uses of Equipment and Facilities
### Duration: 80 minutes
### Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify different types of equipment and facilities used in storekeeping.
2. Understand the purpose and function of each type of equipment.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of how to properly and safely use storekeeping equipment.
4. Recognize the importance of maintaining storekeeping facilities.
### Materials Required:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and laptop (for presentation)
- Printed handouts with key points and diagrams
- Examples of small storekeeping equipment (e.g., barcode scanner, handheld inventory devices)
- Video showing the operation of larger equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks)
- Activity worksheet for group work
### Lesson Structure:
#### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- **Greetings and Settling Down:** Ensure students are settled and ready.
- **Objective Overview:** Brief students on what they will be learning today.
- **Engage:** Ask students if they have ever visited a large store or warehouse and what kind of equipment they observed.
#### 2. Presentation (20 minutes)
- **Slide Presentation:** Use PowerPoint slides to present various types of storekeeping equipment such as:
- Barcode Scanners
- Forklifts
- Pallet Jacks
- Shelving Units
- Inventory Management Systems
- **Video Demonstration:** Show a short video demonstrating the usage of larger equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
#### 3. Explanation and Discussion (20 minutes)
- **Purpose and Function:** Explain the purpose of each piece of equipment and how it's used in storekeeping:
- Barcode Scanners: For accurate and quick scanning of products.
- Forklifts: For transporting large quantities of goods.
- Pallet Jacks: For moving pallets within the store.
- Shelving Units: For organized storage of goods.
- Inventory Management Systems: For tracking in-stock and sold items.
- **Discussion:** Engage students in a discussion about the importance of using these equipment effectively and safely. Ask them how these tools can help in efficient store management.
#### 4. Demonstration (10 minutes)
- **Interactive Display:** Show students small equipment items you have in the class (e.g., barcode scanners).
- **Hands-On Practice:** Allow students to handle and try using the equipment, if possible.
#### 5. Group Activity (15 minutes)
- **Form Groups:** Divide students into small groups.
- **Worksheet Activity:** Distribute worksheets that require students to match equipment with their uses and benefits.
- **Group Presentation:** Allow each group to discuss their answers with the class.
#### 6. Conclusion and Recap (5 minutes)
- **Recap:** Review the main points of the lesson.
- **Questions:** Open the floor for any questions. Clarify any doubts.
#### 7. Assessment and Homework (10 minutes)
- **Assessment:** Conduct a quick oral quiz to assess understanding.
- **Homework Assignment:** Ask students to page through a logistics or storekeeping magazine or online resource and find one new piece of equipment or facility not covered in the lesson. They should write a short summary about it and explain its use.
### Evaluation:
- Observation of student participation in discussions and activities.
- Collect and review the group activity worksheets.
- Evaluate the oral quiz responses and collected homework.
### Additional Notes:
- Ensure safety measures are prioritized during demonstration and practical activities.
- Be mindful of inclusivity and make sure every student has a chance to participate.
By following this structure, students will gain practical and theoretical knowledge about the uses of equipment and facilities in storekeeping, essential to efficient and safe store management.