Business Studies - Junior Secondary 3 - Transportation

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK TWO

Class: Junior Secondary School 3

Age: 14 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BUSINESS STUDIES

Topic: TRANSPORTATION

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

I.)  Explain the meaning of transportation

II.)  Enumerate the importance of effective transport system in business.

III.) Mention five types of transportation.

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the meaning of transportation and discuss the importance of effective transport system in business.

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and discuss the five types of transportation.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation refers to the movement of goods, people, or animals from one place to another using various modes such as roads, railways, airways, waterways, or pipelines. It plays a crucial role in connecting producers and consumers, facilitating trade, and enabling economic activities across regions and countries.

Importance of effective transport system in business

An effective transport system is vital for businesses due to the following reasons:

  1. Efficient transportation ensures timely delivery of raw materials to manufacturers and finished products to customers, optimizing the supply chain process.
  2. It enables businesses to reach wider markets and customer bases, increasing sales and revenue opportunities.
  3. Effective transport systems can lower transportation costs through optimized routes, reduced delays, and improved logistics management.
  4. Timely delivery enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty, which are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
  5. Businesses rely on transport systems for importing raw materials and exporting finished goods internationally, thereby participating in global trade networks.
  1. A well-developed transport infrastructure stimulates economic growth by facilitating investments, job creation, and regional development.

Types of transportation

The following are types of transportation:

  1. Road Transportation: This includes vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks, and motorcycles that travel on paved or unpaved roads.
  2. Rail Transportation: Involves trains running on railways, used for both freight (cargo) and passenger transport.
  3. Air Transportation: Utilizes airplanes and helicopters to transport passengers and cargo through the air, over long distances and across continents.
  4. Water Transportation: Includes ships, boats, and ferries that transport goods and passengers over water bodies such as oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes.
  5. Pipeline Transportation: Involves the use of pipelines to transport liquids (like oil and gas) and gases over long distances, typically underground.

EVALUATION: 1.  Explain the meaning of transportation

  1. Mention 5 importance of effective transport system in business.
  2. Mention the five types of transportation

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively.