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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Business
Lesson Topic: the stages of the transformational process: inputs to outputs
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the three stages of the transformational process (inputs, transformation, outputs).
  • Identify and classify the main categories of inputs and the three types of transformation.
  • Explain how managing inputs and transformation activities adds value to outputs.
  • Analyse the relationship between inputs, outputs and value added using the equation provided.
  • Apply the concepts to real‑world examples of manufacturing, service and hybrid operations.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handout of the inputs → transformation → outputs flow diagram
  • Worksheet with practice question and example cards
  • Sticky notes for group brainstorming
  • Kahoot quiz access (or similar)
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick ask: “What goes into making the smartphone you use every day?” Capture ideas, link to prior knowledge of business operations, and outline that by the end of the lesson students will be able to map any product or service through its inputs, transformation process, and outputs.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Students create a mind‑map of inputs and outputs for a familiar product.
  2. Teacher input (10’) – Present the three stages with a visual flow diagram and explain categories of inputs and types of transformation.
  3. Group activity (15’) – In small groups, classify supplied example cards into inputs, transformation type, and outputs; record on sticky notes.
  4. Guided practice (10’) – Whole‑class discussion of the practice question: identify and explain the three transformation types with real‑world examples.
  5. Check for understanding (5’) – Quick Kahoot quiz covering key terminology and the value‑added equation.
  6. Summary (5’) – Teacher recaps the stages and highlights how effective input management creates value.
Conclusion:
Recap the three stages and ask a few volunteers to state one key takeaway each. Students complete an exit ticket: “Write one way a business can improve its inputs to add more value.” Assign homework to find a recent news article describing a company’s transformation process and prepare a brief analysis for the next lesson.