Grade 10 Business Studies - Term 3 Week 2 Lesson Plan
Topic: Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
Day
Content Focus
Lesson
Teaching Activities
Learner Activities
Assessment
Resources
Objectives
Monday
Introduction to
- Define
- Class discussion
- Participate in
Informal Q&A
Textbook
Creative
creative
on real-life
discussion
Classwork Worksheet
Whiteboard
Thinking &
thinking
business problems
- Take notes
Problem-
- Identify
- Explain the 5-
- Match business
Solving Cycle
steps in the
step problem-
examples to steps
problem-
solving cycle
in the cycle
Charts
solving cycle
Tuesday
Problem-
- Explain
- Demonstrate
- Group analysis of
Peer assessment
Force-field templates
Solving
force-field
force-field analysis
pros and cons
Worksheet submission
Case studies
Techniques:
analysis
with example
(force-field)
Force-field
- Describe
- Group activity to
- Role play using
Analysis &
the Delphi
simulate Delphi
Delphi rounds
Delphi
technique
technique
Technique
Wednesday Problem-
Thursday
- Explain
- Facilitate
- Write and rank
Group feedback
Flashcards
Solving
Nominal
structured
individual ideas
Class discussion
Sticky notes
Techniques:
Group
brainstorming
- Participate in
Nominal Group
Technique
activity
NGT and
Technique &
- Describe
- Simulate NGT
brainstorming
Brainstorming
brainstorming with ranking of
Markers
session
process
ideas
Using Creative
- Explain
- Teach how to
- Create mind
Group presentations
Mind map templates
Tools to
mind
draw mind maps
maps in groups
Visual evaluation
Examples of innovative
Identify
mapping
- Guide group
- Present ideas to
Opportunities:
- Identify how
brainstorming on
class
Mind Mapping
businesses
business
&
use creativity
opportunities
Brainstorming
to find
ideas
opportunities
Friday
Recommending -
- Discuss case
- Suggest methods
Short written reflection
Case study handouts
& Implementing
Recommend
studies of
to launch an idea
Quiz
Reflection sheets
Creative
ways to
successful small
- Reflect on
Business Ideas
implement
businesses
implementation
business
- Facilitate group
challenges
ideas
discussion on
- Evaluate
realistic
feasibility
implementation
Homework/Extension Activities:
- Complete a mini-research assignment on a successful South African entrepreneur who used creative thinking to solve a problem.
- Prepare for next week's topic by identifying a business challenge in the local community.