Lesson Plan

• Describe what it means for a business to act ethically.
• Explain at least three advantages and three disadvantages of ethical business practices.
• Analyse how ethical decisions can affect reputation, stakeholder relationships and profitability.
• Evaluate real‑world examples to decide whether long‑term benefits outweigh short‑term costs.

• Projector and laptop
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed worksheet with a case study
• Sticky notes
• Handout of advantages/disadvantages table
• Short video clip on corporate sustainability

Show a brief news clip about a company praised for its sustainability to hook interest. Ask learners to share what “ethical business” means to them, linking to prior knowledge of corporate responsibility. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to list key pros and cons and assess their impact on profit.

1. Do‑now (5’) – Think‑pair‑share: define “ethical business” and record ideas on sticky notes.
2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Present definition, importance, and basic concepts using slides.
3. Group activity (15’) – In small groups, analyse the provided case study and complete a chart of advantages and disadvantages.
4. Whole‑class discussion (10’) – Groups share findings; teacher highlights key points and clarifies misconceptions.
5. Diagram creation (10’) – Students draw a flowchart showing how ethical practices lead to long‑term benefits.
6. Exit ticket (5’) – Write one advantage and one disadvantage they consider most significant.

Recap the main advantages and disadvantages discussed and emphasise the need for balanced decision‑making. Collect exit tickets and remind students of the homework: research a local business’s ethical policy and write a short reflection on its potential impact.