STEM LESSON PLAN

Date: July 23, 2016

Grade: 7
Subject: Business Basics

Topic: INVENTIONS IN RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGY USED IN BUSINESS

Sub-topic: Human & Non-Human resources
Lesson Duration: 1 hour

STRAND 1: Creativity and Innovation

Attainment Targets:
Students will:
Create a business solution to satisfy a need or solve a problem
Select the appropriate resources to be used in a business from a range of
resources
STRAND 2: Explore Methods and Procedures
Attainment Target:
Students will
Gather information about resources and technology that are used in a
named business
STRAND 3: Apply Solution
Attainment Targets: Students will
Explain the process or steps involved in selecting appropriate resources and
technology in a business
Categorize resources appropriately
STRAND 4: Career Pathways
Attainment Targets: Students will
Identify skills and resources utilized by different occupations
Observe rules and procedures of working within a group
Science Standards:AT3 Energy and Force Grade 5
Understand how simple machines work

Technology Standards:

T&S Standard 5
Student will develop an understanding of the effects of technology on the
environment.

Mathematics Standards:

AT1 Number Representation Grade 6

Use mathematical tools to solve problems involving decimals and fractions and
interpret the display correctly.

Resource Materials: Text book: Principles of business for CSEC Sybil Hamil Etal
Laptop and projector
Learning Objectives
Students will:

Define terms resources, technology, skills, attitude, human resources, nonhuman resources, simple resource, traditional resource, advanced resource,
invention

Identify resources that have been invented and utilized in business environment.
Categorize resources utilized in business (human, non human)

Content Outline:
Classification of inventions Resources
Human Resources is the physical and mental efforts of workers and involves
knowledge, skills, attitude, values
Non-human or resources tangible or physical items that can be used to
produce goods and services. They can be created by man or nature.
Non-human resources in used business are referred to as materials, tools and
equipment
Tool: any object designed to do a specific kind of work to which force must be
applied manually e.g. such stapler, guillotine, calculator, paper punch
Equipment any electrical or electronically powered device used to perform
complex business related tasks e.g. computer, photocopier
Materials any tangible item used with a tool or equipment to create a end
product e.g. bond paper , envelopes, folders, treasury tag
Classification of technology
Simple technology: the use of knowledge, skills, and simple tools to solve

practical problems or to satisfy a need.

Advanced technology: the use of knowledge, skills and advanced/complex tools
and equipment to solve practical problems or to satisfy a need.

Developments in business resources and technology (writing)

feathers pens manual typewriter electronic typewriter computer
Career is a chosen line of work or job performed by an individual as a means of
earning a livelihood.

Classroom Safety
Students will use tools and equipment in a safe manner and assume
responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.
Demonstrate courtesy in regards to the ideas expressed by classmates and
will show appreciation for the efforts of others.

Activity Highlights:
Engagement
Students will view a video presentation of an environment where business activities
are conducted. They will be asked to identify the place/ environment depicted in the
video.
Students will then be asked to make a list of the activities observed and the
equipment and tools being used in a business. This will be recorded on the board.

Exploration

Students will be placed into groups of three (3) and instructed to conduct a

research on the use of simple and advanced machine:

Identify the inventor of each machine

Collect pictures or samples and descriptions of generations of business
equipment e.g. telephone, computers, typewriters.
State the functions and features of each
How they work e.g. (paper scissors, stapler, paper punch and advanced
machines e.g. telephone, photocopiers, risographs)
Identify the careers associated with each machine

Each group will be encouraged to present findings using various media to

enhance the presentation such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft photo story,
Microsoft paint, video clips.

Explanation
.
Each group will present their findings and respond to pointed questions from their
peers pertaining to the description and function of each piece of equipment. The
teacher will make corrections to their responses where necessary.

Elaboration/Extension
Students will categorize the resources identified in the video under the
headings: human and non-human.

Students will also be shown a chart on human and non-human resources.

They will then be asked to make corrections to the categorizations as
necessary.

Students will remain in groups. Each group will be instructed to identify at

least 6 careers options within their school and describe how each individual
would use at least 5 office equipment uncovered earlier in the session.

Evaluation
The teacher will use the responses from the chart to ascertain their grasp of the
content.