Business Studies - Junior Secondary 1 - Production

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK NINE

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BUSINESS STUDIES

Topic: PRODUCTION

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

 I.) Define Production

II.) Explain the types of Production

III.) State the effect of Production on Environment/Society

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

PRODUCTION

Production refers to the process of creating goods and services using various resources (such as labor, capital, and machinery) with the aim of satisfying human wants and needs. It involves transforming inputs (raw materials, components) into outputs (finished products) through manufacturing, construction, or provision of services.

Types of Production

Production can be classified into several types based on various criteria:

1. Based on Nature of Goods Produced:

      - Primary Production: Involves extracting natural resources directly from the Earth, such as mining, agriculture, forestry, fishing.

      - Secondary Production: Involves manufacturing and processing raw materials into finished goods, such as automobile production, textile manufacturing.

2. Based on Scale of Production:

      - Mass Production: Involves the large-scale manufacturing of standardized products, often using assembly lines and specialized machinery.

      - Batch Production: Involves producing a specific quantity of goods at a time, often customized or made-to-order.

      - Job Production: Involves producing custom-made products based on specific customer requirements, typically in small quantities.

3. Based on Ownership and Control:

      - Public Sector Production: Involves production by government-owned enterprises or agencies, such as public utilities.

      - Private Sector Production: Involves production by privately owned businesses or corporations, aiming for profit.

Effects of Production on Environment/Society

Production activities have significant impacts on both the environment and society:

The effects of production on the environment and society can be significant:

1. Environmental Impact:

   - Resource Depletion: Production often requires raw materials like minerals, water, and energy, depleting natural resources.

   - Pollution: Factories and industrial processes release pollutants like greenhouse gases, toxins, and particulate matter into the air, water, and soil.

   - Habitat Destruction: Land clearing for production can destroy natural habitats, endangering wildlife and disrupting ecosystems.

2. Social Impact:

   - Employment: Production creates jobs, but working conditions and wages can vary widely, impacting livelihoods.

   - Health: Pollution from production can lead to respiratory diseases and other health issues for nearby communities.

   - Cultural Impact:  Industrialization can affect local cultures and traditions, sometimes leading to cultural homogenization.

EVALUATION: 1. Define Production

2. Mention 5 types of Production
3. Mention 5 effects of Production on Environment/Society

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively