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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Business Studies
Lesson Topic: why governments support business start-ups
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the main economic and social reasons governments support start‑ups.
  • Explain at least three types of government support and how they assist entrepreneurs.
  • Analyse the benefits to government and society from successful start‑ups.
  • Evaluate how regional development policies can address economic disparities.
  • Apply knowledge by designing a simple support plan for a hypothetical start‑up.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Printed handout summarising support types
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Sticky notes for group activity
  • Laptop with internet access
  • Case‑study worksheets
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What would happen if no new businesses started this year?” Connect responses to students’ prior knowledge of economic growth. Explain that today they will uncover why governments intervene and what success looks like. Success criteria: students will be able to list reasons, match support types, and propose a simple support plan.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – Students list three reasons start‑ups matter; share on sticky notes.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Present key government reasons and show a flow‑chart diagram.
  3. Support‑type matching activity (12') – In pairs, match support types with examples using the provided worksheet.
  4. Case‑study analysis (15') – Groups examine a short case of a start‑up that received grants and discuss outcomes.
  5. Whole‑class debrief (8') – Summarise findings; quick quiz to check understanding.
  6. Exit ticket (5') – Write one way government support could improve the local community.
Conclusion:
Recap the main reasons for government support and the types of assistance discussed. Collect exit tickets to gauge retention and assign homework: research a local start‑up and write a brief report on any government support it has received. This reinforces the lesson and prepares students for the next topic on entrepreneurship challenges.