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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Business Studies
Lesson Topic: opportunities and threats of globalisation for businesses
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the concept of globalisation and its relevance to businesses.
  • Identify at least three opportunities that globalisation offers to firms.
  • Analyse the main threats that globalisation poses to business operations.
  • Evaluate strategies to mitigate globalisation risks and enhance benefits.
  • Apply knowledge to a case study by outlining potential opportunities and threats for a UK clothing retailer expanding abroad.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handout of the comparative overview table
  • Case‑study worksheet (UK clothing retailer)
  • Sticky notes for group brainstorming
  • Laptop with internet access for quick research
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “Which brands do you buy that are made in another country?” This activates prior knowledge of international sourcing.
Explain that today’s lesson will explore how globalisation creates both opportunities and threats for businesses.
Students will know the success criteria: they can list examples, compare pros and cons, and suggest mitigation strategies.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Complete a KWL chart on what you know about globalisation.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Define globalisation and discuss its business relevance using the projector.
  3. Interactive activity (12’) – In pairs, analyse the comparative table and fill a T‑chart of opportunities vs. threats.
  4. Case‑study investigation (15’) – Groups work on the UK clothing retailer worksheet, identify specific opportunities and threats, then present findings.
  5. Strategy brainstorm (8’) – Whole‑class discussion on mitigation strategies (hedging, ethical sourcing, local partnerships).
  6. Check for understanding (5’) – Quick Kahoot quiz to confirm key concepts.
  7. Summary & exit ticket (5’) – Write one key opportunity and one key threat on a sticky note and place it on the board.
Conclusion:
Summarise that globalisation expands markets and resources but also introduces competition, currency and cultural risks.
Ask students to share one mitigation strategy they found most effective as a final recall.
Collect the exit tickets as an assessment of understanding.
For homework, research a real company that recently entered a new market and list two opportunities and two threats it faced.