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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Business
Lesson Topic: how a government might use the law to control employment practices, conditions of work including health and safety, wage levels, marketing behaviour, competition, location decisions and particular goods and services
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe how government legislation influences employment practices, health & safety, wage levels, marketing, competition, location decisions, and specific goods/services.
  • Explain the purpose of key legislative instruments and the consequences of non‑compliance for businesses.
  • Evaluate how businesses can adapt strategies to comply with or leverage regulatory requirements.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and laptop
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handouts (summary table of legislation)
  • Case‑study worksheets for each regulatory area
  • Sticky notes for gallery walk
  • Online quiz platform (e.g., Kahoot) or printed exit tickets
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “Which recent law have you seen affecting businesses?” Connect to prior knowledge of why regulation matters. State the success criteria: by the end you will identify key legislation in each area and explain its business impact.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Students list recent news about government regulation and share one example.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Overview of the seven regulatory areas and the main statutes using slides.
  3. Group analysis (15’) – Each group receives a case study for one area, identifies relevant legislation and business implications, and completes a worksheet.
  4. Gallery walk (5’) – Groups display findings; peers add comments on sticky notes.
  5. Whole‑class discussion (10’) – Compare strategies businesses can use to comply or gain advantage.
  6. Check for understanding (5’) – Quick quiz (Kahoot or exit ticket) with three scenario questions.
Conclusion:
Recap the seven ways government law shapes business decisions and highlight the importance of monitoring regulatory change. Exit ticket: write one way a business could turn a specific regulation into a competitive edge. Homework: research a recent legislative change and prepare a brief on its likely impact on a chosen industry.