Lesson Plan

• Describe the main factors that affect where a manufacturing business locates its plant.
• Explain how each factor influences cost and operational efficiency.
• Analyse a case scenario using weighted scoring to compare two potential sites.
• Evaluate the impact of government policies and environmental considerations on location choice.
• Apply a decision‑making framework to recommend the most suitable location for a given business.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handout with factor summary and weighting table
• Case study worksheets
• Calculator or spreadsheet software
• Sticky notes for group brainstorming

Begin with a quick poll: where do students think most factories are located and why? Recall previous lessons on supply chain and cost concepts. Today they will identify key location factors and use a weighted decision‑making tool, with success measured by accurate analysis of a case scenario.

1. Do‑now (5’) – Students list three reasons a business might choose a site; share responses.
2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Present the ten location factors with brief examples using slides.
3. Guided analysis (15’) – Demonstrate the weighting table and calculation of weighted scores.
4. Group activity (20’) – Pairs apply the table to the clothing manufacturer case and complete the worksheet.
5. Whole‑class debrief (10’) – Groups present their scores; discuss why differences arise.
6. Check for understanding (5’) – Exit ticket: write one factor they consider most critical and why.

Summarise how the weighted scoring system integrates multiple factors into a clear decision. For the exit ticket, students submit their key‑factor justification, which will be reviewed. Homework: research a local manufacturing site and complete a brief factor‑weighting table to bring to the next lesson.