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JSS1 First Term Business Studies Lesson Notes

Eight free notes, in teaching order, from Introduction to Business Studies to Production. Read them online, or get a PDF or Word copy.

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  1. Introduction to Business StudiesNote 1 of 8

    Introduction to Business Studies

    Students should be able to explain trade by barter.

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  2. The OfficeNote 2 of 8

    The Office

    Students should be able to define an office.

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  3. Office/Clerical StaffNote 3 of 8

    Office/Clerical Staff

    Students should be able to explain who an office or clerical staff member is.

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  1. Right Attitude to WorkNote 4 of 8

    Right Attitude to Work

    Students should be able to explain what attitude is and what the right attitude to work means.

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  2. The Departments in an Office/OrganizationNote 5 of 8

    The Departments in an Office/Organization

    Students should be able to explain why large organisations have different departments.

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  3. Trade/Classification of TradeNote 6 of 8

    Trade/Classification of Trade

    Students should be able to define trade.

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  1. Aid to TradeNote 7 of 8

    Aid to Trade

    Students should be able to explain what aids to trade are.

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  2. ProductionNote 8 of 8

    Production

    Students should be able to define production.

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About JSS1 First Term Business Studies Lesson Notes

These are the eight JSS1 First Term Business Studies topics, in teaching order. The first note covers Introduction to Business Studies and the last covers Production.

What students learn this term
  • Explain trade by barter
  • Define an office
  • Explain who an office or clerical staff member is
  • Explain what attitude is and what the right attitude to work means
  • Explain why large organisations have different departments
  • Define trade
  • Explain what aids to trade are
  • Define production
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The Ideal Tutor 21st Century Business Studies for Junior Secondary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Catherine, C. Kanu, et al.Ibzar Publishing Company Limited
Excellent Business Studies for Junior Secondary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Blessing Ngozi EkweChidozi Book Publishers
Tanus Business StudiesFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Labeeb O. Akanni, Ayandokun E. O.Tanus Books Ltd.
Business Studies for Junior Secondary SchoolFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Labeeb O. Akanni, Ayandokun E.O.Tanus Books Limited
Business Studies for Junior Secondary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026OA Lawal FO Ezea JE Yaro MJ Agbassi CO Akindele OJ YekiniLear Africa

Questions teachers ask about JSS1 First Term Business Studies

How many JSS1 First Term Business Studies lesson notes are there?

There are 8 notes, from Introduction to Business Studies to Production. When a new note is published, this page and this number update on their own.

What topics do the notes cover?

Introduction to Business Studies, The Office, Office/Clerical Staff, Right Attitude to Work, The Departments in an Office/Organization, Trade/Classification of Trade, Aid to Trade and Production.

Can I download the notes as a PDF or Word file?

Yes. Sign in with Google or Facebook, then choose the term at checkout. A PDF or Word copy of JSS1 Business Studies for the First Term costs ₦1,000.

Can I edit the notes to suit my class?

Yes. Use the Word copy to change anything you like, or print the PDF as it is. Either way there is no retyping.

What does each note contain?

Every note has behavioural objectives, the lesson content in short sections, evaluation questions and an assignment, so you can teach from it and set work straight away.

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Yes. All three terms of JSS1 Business Studies cost ₦2,000 instead of ₦3,000, a saving of ₦1,000.

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