SCHEME OF WORK: COMMERCE FORM 2, TERM 3 2024

Week Topic Subtopic Objective Suggested Teaching Activities

2-3 3.1 International 3.1.4 Free trade, trading Discuss the advantages and disadvantages ask students their opinion on the
trade blocs, trade restrictions of joining a trading bloc. importance of trading blocs and
and sources of support for whether the benefits outweigh
exporters the disadvantages.

Describe the types of trade restrictions: Use visual aids (infographics,

tariffs, quotas and embargoes. charts) to explain the different
types of trade restrictions such
as tariffs, quotas, embargoes,
and subsidies. Follow up with
examples of countries
implementing each type.

Discuss the potential effects of trade Facilitate a class discussion on

restrictions on commercial activities. the positive and negative effects
of trade restrictions

Evaluate the sources of support for Ask students to create a

exporters: international trade fairs, cheaper comparison chart that evaluates
bank loans and insurance guarantees. the different sources of export
support. They should include the
benefits, limitations, and
potential impact of each source
on exporters.

4-5 3.2 Global supply 3.2.1 Global supply chains Discuss the different types of global supply Class discussion
chain management chains: simple supply chain (supplier to
manufacturer to consumer) and complex
supply chains (supplier to agent to
wholesaler to retailer to consumer).

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 Describe the features of global supply chain Use diagrams and charts to
management: upstream, the enterprise and show the upstream (suppliers
downstream. and raw materials), enterprise
(manufacturing, production), and
downstream (distribution,
retailers, customers) processes.

Describe the importance of suppliers in the Divide students into groups and
global supply chain. ask them to list out how suppliers
can affect product quality,
pricing, and overall supply chain
efficiency.

Evaluate the benefits of global supply chain Have students debate the
management: lower cost of production, lower benefits of global supply chains,
labour costs, lower cost of purchasing, such as cost savings, efficiency,
advancement in logistics and and access to new markets,
communication. versus potential challenges.

7-8 3.2.2 Global supply chain Explain the risks to global supply chains: Present scenarios where supply
risks environmental (e.g. pollution, deforestation), chains are disrupted (e.g.,
natural disasters, financial, ethical, natural disasters, political
technological and political risks. instability), and have students
discuss mitigation strategies.

Show understanding of the importance of risk Provide students with a sample

assessment in the global supply chain. supply chain and have them
identify potential risks and
propose mitigation strategies.

9-11 4.1 Transport 4.1 Transport Describe the three functions of transport in Explain these functions using
the supply chain: time, place and quantity. concrete examples, such as how
Amazon or a large retailer
coordinates transport for timely
deliveries.

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Describe the types and methods of transport: Organize a trip to a port, railway
– road: delivery vans, trucks, couriers yard, or logistics company.
– rail: freight trains Alternatively, use a virtual tour to
– air: freight planes show different modes of
– sea: ferry, tanker, container ship, cargo transport.
liner
– pipeline

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages Create a chart together as a

of different methods of transport. class, comparing transport
modes on factors like cost,
speed, reliability, and
environmental impact.

Evaluate the appropriateness of factors Use a simulation where students

affecting choice of method of transport in make transport choices based on
given situations: nature of goods, urgency, cost, time, quantity, and product
cost, security, distance and reliability of type.
transporter .

Identify the features of containerisation, Show videos of container loading

including transhipment. and transhipment processes.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages After the video on

of containerisation. containerisation, facilitate a
discussion on its benefits (e.g.,
efficiency, reduced handling
costs) and drawbacks (e.g.,
environmental impact,
infrastructure dependence).

Have students collaboratively fill

in a chart listing the advantages
and disadvantages.

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