Business Studies JSS 3 Curriculum Guides – Commerce – The Heart of Business

 

THEME – ACTIVITIES THAT AID COMMERCE 

TOPIC 1 – ADVERTISING 

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Newspapers

2. Radio

3. Television

4. Magazines

5. Pictures

6. Handbills

7. Newspaper cuttings on advertising

8. Internet.

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. state the meaning of advertising.

2. mention types of advertising.

3. list the functions of advertising.

4. list various forms of advertising media.

5. mention some advertising jingles.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Advertising:

• meaning

•  types

• functions

 

2. Advertising media:

• radio

• television

• Newspaper

• handbills

• magazine

• internet

• bill boards, etc.

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. Leads discussion on,

• the meaning of advertising.

• types of advertising.

• functions of advertising.

2. outlines the various advertising media.

3. displays in class pictures, newspaper cuttings and other advertising materials.

4. plays in class Radio/television jingles.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. explain the functions of advertising.

2. give an example of a common advertising media.

3. develop advertising jingles for a common product.

4. develop a scrap book for advertisement cuttings.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. define advertising.

2. list two types of advertising.

3. list eight functions of advertising.

4. list five forms of advertising media.

 

 

THEME – ACTIVITIES THAT AID COMMERCE 

TOPIC 2 – COMMUNICATION 

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. state the meaning of communication.

2. mention means of communication.

3. explain each means of communication.

4. state the importance of communication in business.

5. identify the services provided by communication agencies.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Meaning of communication.

 

2. Means of communication:

• Post

• Telephone

• World wide web

• Courier services

 

2. Importance of communication in business.

 

3. Services provided by communication agencies:

• Postal and telegrahic services

• Telephone services

• Internet

• Courier services.

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. Leads discussion on:

• the meaning of communication.
• means of communication.
• internet

2. Explains the role of communication in business.

3. Outlines the services provided by communication agencies.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. identify the various forms of communication.

2. discuss the role of communication in business.

3. give examples of common means of communication.

4. Visit the NIPOST office, GSM friendship centres.

5. Practice making and receiving calls.

6. Practice how to fill post office forms e.g money order and postal order.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. define communication.

2. list two means of communication.

3. list four importance of communication.

4. enumerate five kinds of services provided by communication agencies.

 

 

THEME – ACTIVITIES THAT AID COMMERCE 

TOPIC 3 – TRANSPORTATION 

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. explain the meaning of transportation.

2. enumerate the importance of effective transport system in business.

3. mention five types of transportation.

4. state the advantages and disadvantages of each type of transportation.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Meaning of transportation.

2. Importance of transportation of commerce.

3. Types of transportation:

• Road

• Air

• Rail

• Water

• Pipeline

4. Advantages and advantages of each type of transportation.

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. leads discussion on the five types of transportation.

2. explains the advatages and disadvantages of each type of transportation in commerce.

3. guides learners to discuss their experiences with the different types of transportation.

4. secures latest printed maps of Nigeria showing the transport routes-via roads, railway, airways, pipelines, waterways.

5. organizes learners in groups to visit motor-parks, rail way stations, airport, sea ports, etc.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. with the aid of a transport map of Nigeria:

• identify the different types of transportation.

• discuss their different experiences with the different types of transportation.

• make sketches and cuttings of different types of transportation.

2. visit motor parks, railway stations, airports and seaports to see canoes, boats, ferries, ships and ocean liners.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. explain the meaning of transportation.

2. enumerate the importance of transportation in business.

3. list three types of transportation.

4. state two advantages and disadvantages of each type of transportation listed 3 above.

 

 

THEME – CONSUMER AND SOCIETY 

TOPIC 4 – CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCIES

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Consumer protection education leaflets and brochures

2. Flip charts

3. Posters

4. Video clips of awareness programs from all regulatory agencies

5. Internet materials

6. Relevant reading materials.

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. state the meaning of consumer protection agency.

 

2. need for consumer protection.

3. mention consumer protection agencies.

4. state the roles and responsibilities of the consumer protection agencies.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

Consumer protection agencies:

• Meaning

• Need

• Regulators

• Consumer Protection Council (CPC)

• National communication commission (NCC)

• Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON)

• National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

•  National agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

• Roles and responsibilities of consumer protection agencies

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. explains the meaning and needs of consumer protection agencies.

2. discusses the regulatory agencies in Nigeria.

3. leads discussions on the roles and responsibilities of each consumer protection agency.

4. writes short notes on consumer protection agencies.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. participate in discussions on the meaning and need for consumer protection agencies.

2. visit consumer protection agency nearby.

3. write report on their visit.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. define consumer protection agencies.

2. mention two reasons for consumer protection agencies.

3. mention two consumer protection agencies.

4. state two roles and responsibilities of each of the consumer protection agencies.

 

 

THEME – CONSUMER AND SOCIETY 

TOPIC 5 – HOW TO MAKE COMPLAINTS

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Flip charts

2. Card board sheet

3. Video clips from all regulatory agencies

4. Marker

5. Pictures

6. Sample of a complaint letter for seeking redress

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. explain what a complaint is.

2. distinguish between a justified and unjustified complaint.

3. state the steps in lodging a complaint.

4. write a letter of complaint.

5. state reasons for banning and restricting chemicals not suitable for use.

6. state procedures for banning and restricting chemicals not suitable for use.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Meaning of complaint

2. Justified complaint

3. Unjustified complaint

4. Steps in lodging a complaint

5. Writing a complaint letter

6. Reasons for banning chemicals

7. Procedure for banning chemicals not suitable for use

8. Reasons for restricting chemicals not suitable for use

9. Procedures for restricting chemicals not suitable for use

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. explains the meaning of complaint.

2. leads discussion on the difference justified and unjustified consumer complaints.

3. discusses steps in lodging consumer complaints.

4. presents samples of complaint letters for seeking redress.

5. directs students to write a consumer complaint letter.

6. discusses reasons for banning chemicals.

7. leads discussion on the procedure for banning and restricting chemicals not suitable for use.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. participate in defining a complaint.

2. distinguish between justified and unjustified consumer complaint through role playing.

3. participate in discussing steps in lodging consumer complaints.

4. observe samples of a complaint letter for seeking redress.

5. write a complaint letter.

6. participate in discussions on banning and restricting chemicals not suitable for use.

7. copy short notes on chalkboard.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. explain meaning of complaints.

2. state two attributes of justified consumer complaints.

3. state four steps involved in lodging a consumer complaint.

4. write a consumer complaint.

5. state two reasons for banning chemicals.

6. list four procedures for banning chemicals not suitable for use.

7. state 2 reasons for restricting chemicals not suitable for use.

8. list 2 procedures for restricting chemicals not suitable for use.

 

 

THEME – CONSUMER AND SOCIETY 

TOPIC 6 – HOW TO SEEK REDRESS

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Relevant reading materials

2. Nigeria Consumer Voice (NICOV) the journal of Nigeria Consumer Protection Council

3. Samples of laws e.g NERC, CPC, NCC laws

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. define consumer rights.

2. define consumer redress.

3. list ways of seeking redress.

4. list the benefits of providing redress.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Meaning of consumer rights and redress

2. Ways of seeking redress

3. Benefits of providing redress

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. explains the meaning of redress.

2. guides students to state benefits of seeking redress.

3. lists discussions on ways of providing redress to consumers.

4. takes students on excursion to negotiation, mediation and conciliation (NMC) session at Consumer Protection Council or viable customer care unit.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. listen and participate on class discussion.

2. share experiences on the provision of redress.

3. visit Negotiation Mediation Conciliation session.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. explain obligations of goods and service providers for redress .

2. state 2 reasons for provision of redress to consumers.

3. list 2 ways of providing redress.

 

 

THEME – ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS 

TOPIC 7 – SIMPLE SINGLE BUSINESS PLAN

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Charts

2. Posters

3. Pictures

4. Photographs

5. Textbooks

6. Format of small business plan.

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. define business plan.

2. identify the procedure for drawing up simple single business plan.

3. draw up a simple single business plan.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Simple single business plan.

2. Procedure for drawing up simple single business plan.

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. leads discussion on simple single business plan.

2. demonstrates to students, procedures for drawing up simple single business plan.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. participate in class discussions.

2. identify procedures for drawing up simple single business plan.

3. draw up simple single business plan.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. define a business plan.

2. state the procedures for drawing a simple single business plan.

3. draw up a simple single business plan.

 

 

THEME – ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS 

TOPIC 8 – SETTING SIMPLE BUSINESS GOALS

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Charts

2. Posters

3. Pictures

4. Workbook of adopted textbook.

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. state the strength of an identified business they wish to pursue.

2. state the weakness of an identified business they wish to pursue.

3. state the opportunities of an identified business they wish to pursue.

4. identify the threats to an identified business they wish to pursue.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

Simple business goals:

1. Meaning

2. Strength

3. Weaknesses

4. Opportunities

5. Threats

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. explains the meaning of simple busines goals.

2. leads discussion on:

• Strength

• Weaknesses

• Opportunities and

• Threats to business an entrepreneur wants to pursue.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. participate in class discuss.

2. copy short notes in their note books.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. state three strengths of a business to pursue.

2. state three weaknesses of a business to pursue.

3. mention two opportunities of a business to pursue.

4. identify three threats of the business to pursue.