Lesson Plan

• Describe the key characteristics of labour‑intensive and capital‑intensive production methods.
• Compare the main advantages and disadvantages of each method.
• Apply a break‑even calculation to decide which method is more cost‑effective.
• Evaluate the factors that influence a firm’s choice of production technique.

• Projector and screen
• Printed comparison‑table handout
• Worksheet with break‑even problems
• Whiteboard and markers
• Calculator or spreadsheet software

Start with a quick poll: “Which everyday products rely more on people than machines?” Connect this to students’ prior knowledge of fixed and variable costs. Explain that today they will identify the pros and cons of labour‑ and capital‑intensive production and learn how to choose the most appropriate method.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students list examples of labour‑intensive and capital‑intensive goods on sticky notes.
2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Define each method and display the comparison table via projector.
3. Guided analysis (12'): In pairs, fill a T‑chart of advantages and disadvantages for both methods.
4. Break‑even practice (15'): Work through the sample calculation on the worksheet using calculators.
5. Decision‑making activity (10'): Groups evaluate a case study and recommend a production method using the discussed criteria.
6. Whole‑class debrief (5'): Groups share recommendations; teacher clarifies misconceptions.

Summarise the key trade‑offs between labour‑ and capital‑intensive production and revisit the break‑even formula. Students complete an exit ticket stating which method they would choose for a given scenario and why. For homework, assign a short essay analysing the production method of a local business.