Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 3 - Store Keeping - Warehousing Project

### Lesson Plan: Warehousing Project **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 3 **Subject:** Store Keeping / Business Studies **Topic:** Warehousing Project **Duration:** 2 class periods (80 minutes each) **Objectives** By the end of this lesson, students will: 1. Understand the fundamental concepts of warehousing. 2. Identify key components and operations within a warehouse. 3. Develop a basic warehousing project proposal and layout plan. 4. Collaborate effectively in teams to solve warehousing problems. **Materials Needed** - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and screen - Handouts with key terms and concepts - Graph paper and rulers for layout designs - Internet-enabled devices for research - Sample warehousing project plans (print-outs or digital) - Sticky notes and flip chart paper **Lesson Structure** ### Day 1: Introduction to Warehousing #### 1. Warm-Up (10 minutes) - **Activity:** Start with a brief discussion on what students think a warehouse is and its importance in business. - **Prompt:** "Why do you think companies need warehouses, and what roles do they play in the supply chain?" #### 2. Direct Instruction (20 minutes) - **Lecture Topics:** 1. Definition and importance of warehousing 2. Types of warehouses (e.g., private, public, bonded, distribution centers) 3. Key operations in warehousing (e.g., receiving, storage, inventory management, order picking, shipping) 4. Safety and security measures in a warehouse - **Visual Aids:** Use PowerPoint slides or a whiteboard to outline key points. #### 3. Guided Practice (20 minutes) - **Group Activity:** Break students into small groups and provide them with sample warehousing scenarios. Have them identify the type of warehouse best suited for each scenario and justify their choices. #### 4. Independent Practice (25 minutes) - **Research Assignment:** Assign students to research and write a brief report on a famous warehouse or distribution center (e.g., Amazon fulfillment centers, Walmart distribution centers). Encourage them to focus on layout, operations, and technology used. #### 5. Wrap-Up and Review (5 minutes) - **Discussion:** Quick Q&A to reinforce the concepts learned today. - **Homework:** Ask students to bring measurements (length, breadth) of a small area at home (like a room) and items they would like to store. ### Day 2: Warehousing Project Proposal #### 1. Warm-Up (5 minutes) - **Activity:** Review key points from the previous class with a quick quiz or discussion. #### 2. Direct Instruction (10 minutes) - **Lecture Topic:** - Introduction to project proposal elements: objective, scope, layout plan, budget, and timeline. #### 3. Modeling (10 minutes) - **Example:** Show sample project proposals and walk through each section. Explain what makes these proposals effective. #### 4. Project Work (30 minutes) - **Activity:** Students will use graph paper and rulers to draft a layout design for a small warehouse based on the area measured at home. They should consider: 1. Layout design principles (e.g., flow of goods, zoning) 2. Storage systems (e.g., pallet racking, shelving) 3. Safety measures (e.g., fire exits, labeling) - **Collaboration:** Encourage students to work in pairs or small groups. #### 5. Presentation Preparation (15 minutes) - **Activity:** Students will create a brief presentation (5 minutes per group) on their warehousing project proposal, including objectives, layout, and key operations. #### 6. Wrap-Up and Homework (10 minutes) - **Discussion:** Have a few students share what they’ve learned and any challenges faced during the project work. - **Homework:** Prepare for the presentations in the next class. Complete any unfinished parts of the project proposal and refine the layout design. --- **Assessment** - Participation in discussions and group work - Research report on a famous warehouse - Quality and creativity of warehousing project proposals, including layout and operations plan - Clarity and organization of the final presentations **Extension Activities** - Field trip to a local warehouse or distribution center. - Inviting a guest speaker from the warehousing or logistics industry. **Notes for Differentiation** - Provide additional support or resources for students who may have difficulty with the material. - Offer advanced challenges for students who demonstrate a strong understanding of warehousing concepts, such as designing a complex multi-level warehouse.