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Grade 9 Business Studies Lesson Plan: Characteristics of Functions of Business

Lesson Plan Title:

Materials needed:.

• Textbook: Introduction to Business Studies, Grade 9
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and laptop for PowerPoint presentation
• Worksheets on business functions and their characteristics
• Internet access for a short educational video
• Interactive quiz app (e.g., Kahoot) for the assessment activity

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Identify and describe the main functions of a business. 2. Understand the characteristics of each business function. 3. Explain the interdependence of business functions. 4. Apply knowledge of business functions to real-world examples.

Vocabulary:

• Production – The process of creating goods and services.
• Marketing – Promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.
• Finance – Managing money matters including budgeting, saving, investing, and forecasting.
• Human Resources – The function dealing with the staff or employees of a business.
• Operations – Day-to-day activities required for the business to function efficiently.

Previous Learning:

Students have previously learned about different types of businesses and their roles in the economy. They have also been introduced to basic business terminologies and concepts.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

• Challenge : Students may struggle to remember the characteristics of each function.
• Solution : Use visual aids and mnemonic devices to reinforce memory.
• Challenge : Difficulty in understanding the interdependence of business functions.
• Solution : Provide real-world examples and case studies to illustrate this concept.

Beginning Activities (10% – 6 minutes):

• Introduction (2 minutes) :
• Greet students and present the lesson objectives.
• Briefly discuss the importance of understanding business functions.
• Warm-up Activity (4 minutes) :
• Show a short educational video summarising the main functions of a business.
• Ask students to recall and share one function they remember from the video.

Middle Activities (80% – 48 minutes):

• Direct Instruction (15 minutes) :
• Use a PowerPoint presentation to explain each business function: Production, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations.
• Highlight key characteristics and interdependencies between functions.
• Guided Practice (15 minutes) :
• Distribute worksheets and have students work in pairs to match business functions with their corresponding characteristics.
• Review answers as a class and provide immediate feedback.
• Independent Practice (10 minutes) :
• Assign a short task where students choose a business they are familiar with and identify the functions within that business, noting their characteristics.
• Interactive Quiz (8 minutes) :
• Conduct a quiz using an app like Kahoot to assess students’ understanding in a fun and engaging way.

End Activities (10% – 6 minutes):

• Consolidation Activity (4 minutes) :
• Summarise key points of the lesson, revisiting the characteristics of each business function.
• Answer any remaining questions from students.
• Exit Ticket (2 minutes) :
• Ask students to write down one thing they learned today and one question they still have about business functions.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:

• Guided Practice Worksheet: Assess completion and accuracy.
• Interactive Quiz: Monitor scores and participation for understanding.
• Exit Ticket: Evaluate students’ reflections and questions for insight into their grasp of the material.

Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:

• For Visual Learners : Use diagrams and infographics in the PowerPoint presentation.
• For Auditory Learners : Provide explanations and discussions.
• For Kinesthetic Learners : Integrate role-playing activities simulating business functions.
• For Advanced Learners : Provide additional case studies for deeper exploration.
• For Struggling Learners : Offer one-on-one support during independent practice.

Teaching Notes:

• Ensure interactive components are pre-tested to avoid technical issues.
• Incorporate multicultural examples to make the lesson relatable to all students.
• Be mindful of the pacing to ensure all activities are completed within the time limit.
• Maintain accessibility by providing materials in multiple formats (e.g., printed handouts, digital copies).

Ensure you engage with learners’ varying needs and adapt as necessary. The real-world application will help solidify abstract concepts, so encourage students to think of businesses they know and relate them to the functions studied in class.

EMS- Functions of a Business

Good Day Grade 9's and welcome to our lesson on WebQuest! 

Today's lesson will be based on  Functions of a business

In this lesson we will only look at 3 functions of a business namely the financial function, the marketing function and human resource function however please do remember that there are 8 function in a business we will cover the rest of the functions in the following lesson.

Please click on this link to access an video that will awaken existing knowledge and it will also help you understand the above named functions better.

This lesson is to educate you about the different departments in a business to ensure that the business is managed successfully as well as to gain proficient understanding of how certain functions work. 

At the end of this lesson you should have no problems answering questions pertaining to this topic. 

Lets get started!

Assignment 1: Functions of a Business

Natural Herbs and Spices an established factory in Cape Town has 8 Different business functions to ensure the success of the business. However you know Emma, Garth and Dave who works at Natural Herbs and Spices. Emma works in the Human Resource Department, Garth works in the financial department and Dave works in the Marketing department.

• Describe in detail the roles and responsibilities that Emma, Garth and Dave has in their respective departments.   [12]

      2. Discuss how each of these departments can contribute to the success of the business.                                             [6]

      3. What department looks at advertising and sales promotion.                                                                                         [2]            

                                                                                                                                                                              Total: 20 Marks

Please follow these links in order to complete the assignment successfully. All relevant information are provided for you to complete the assignment successfully. 

https://smallbusiness.chron.com/six-main-functions-human-resource-department-60693.html

https://youtu.be/FoJQDP14t0g

Note:  Take down all relevant information while watching the videos and reading through the link provided. Once you have done this you will be able to answer the questions.

By the end of this lesson and assignment you should be able to: 

In the next lesson we will look at the other remaining functions of a business. Please fimiliarise yourself by reading up on the Purchasing function, Public Relations function and the Administration function.

•  Mayhew, R. 2019. Six Main functions of a Human Resource Department. HoustonChronicals.com. Available at:  https://smallbusiness.chron.com/six-main-functions-human-resource-department-60693.html  [Accessed on 26/05/2021].

      2. Joubert. J. 2015. Functions of a Business. You Tube. Available at: 

[Accessed on 26/05/2021].

      3.  Two teachers. 2019. Marketing- what is  its role in business and why does so much gets spend on marketing every year. You tube.             Available at :

[Accessed on 26/05/2021]

      4. Study help for all. 2017. The finance function. You tube. Available at: 

      5. Potential. 2016. 5 Functions of Human Resource Management HRM. You tube. Available at: 

I chose to divide functions of a business in three lesson so that learners can grasp all 8 functions better. This method allows learners to focus on each function more instead of having to study all 8 at once.

This particular assignment is primarily for learners to understand how the Marketing, financial and human resource function works in a business and also to see whether they understand that their are various departments that contribute to the success of running a business.

Ms Anastasia Gertze