Objectives (5-7 minutes)

1. Understand the concept of commerce and services, and differentiate between the two.

• Students will be able to define commerce and services, identifying the main differences between them.

2. Identify different types of commerce and services present in society.

• Students will be able to list and explain the various types of commerce and services that exist, such as retail and wholesale commerce, and services such as banks and hospitals.

3. Understand the importance of commerce and services for the economy and society.

• Students will be able to discuss and analyze the relevance of commerce and services for economic and social development, identifying real examples, and comprehending how these activities influence everyday life.

Secondary objectives:

• Develop research and analysis skills by exploring real-world examples of commerce and services.
• Encourage critical thinking by discussing the implications of commerce and services in daily life.
• Promote students' active participation through classroom discussions and practical activities.

Introduction (10-15 minutes)

1. Review previous content: The teacher should start the class by recalling basic economic and social concepts, such as the concept of the market, production, and consumption. This review is essential for students to understand the new content to be addressed. (2-3 minutes)

2. Problem situations: The teacher should propose two situations involving commerce and services to arouse students' interest.

• The first situation can be about the opening of a new bakery in the city and which aspects of commerce and services must be considered for the business to be successful.
• The second situation can be about the need for a hospital in a remote region and how health services can be provided to this population. (3-5 minutes)

3. Contextualization: The teacher must explain how commerce and services are present in students' daily lives, using examples like going to the grocery store (commerce) and going to the doctor (service). They can also mention the importance of these activities for the economy and society, as generators of employment and income. (2-3 minutes)

4. Topic introduction: To pique students' interest, the teacher should share two interesting facts about commerce and services:

• The first fact can be about the origin of commerce, mentioning that since prehistoric times, humans have exchanged goods and services.
• The second fact can be about the evolution of services over time, stating that in the past, there were no hospitals as we know them today, and that medicine was practiced in a very different way. (3-4 minutes)

Development (20-25 minutes)

1. Exploring the concept of commerce and services (5-7 minutes):

• The teacher must begin by explaining the concept of commerce, which is the exchange of goods and services. They can give simple examples, like exchanging one toy for another, or the sale of a book at a used bookstore.
• Next, they must introduce the concept of service, which is an activity performed by a person or company to meet a need. Here, the teacher can use examples like a medical consultation, repairing a car, or a music class.
• To reinforce the distinction between the two, the teacher can propose a short game. They must provide an activity and students must state if it is commerce or a service. For instance: "Fixing a bicycle" (service), "Selling a book" (commerce).

2. Classifying commerce and services (5-7 minutes):

• The teacher should explain that both commerce and services can be classified in various ways. They should provide some examples, such as retail commerce (when the sale is made directly to the final consumer) and wholesale commerce (when the sale is made to resellers).
• Similarly, examples of services should be given, such as banking, healthcare, and education services, among others.
• To reinforce the content, the teacher can suggest a practical activity. They should give the students a list of companies and institutions, and students should categorize them as commerce or services. For instance: "Supermarket" (commerce), "Hospital" (service), "School" (service).

3. Importance of commerce and services (5-7 minutes):

• The teacher should explain that commerce and services are fundamental to the economy and society. They can list examples of how these activities create jobs, stimulate the economy, meet the needs of the population, among others.
• To illustrate the importance of commerce and services, the teacher can propose a discussion about what would happen if we did not have these activities. For example, if there were no commerce, how would people get the goods they need? If there were no services, how would people solve their problems and needs?
• In conclusion, the teacher can suggest a quick assignment. Students should interview a family member or neighbor who owns a business or works in a service, and ask about the importance of this work for the economy and society. They should share the results in the following class.

Review (10-12 minutes)

1. Review of concepts (3-4 minutes):

• The teacher should begin this step by reviewing the main concepts discussed in class. They can ask students to define commerce and service, and provide examples of each. This activity aims to verify whether students correctly assimilated the presented concepts.

2. Connection with the real world (3-4 minutes):

• Then, the teacher must propose a reflection on how the content learned relates to the students' daily lives. They can ask students to give examples of commerce and services they find daily and how these activities impact their lives.
• The teacher can also suggest a discussion about how commerce and services contribute to the local and national economy and how they affect people's lives by creating jobs, boosting the economy, and meeting the population's needs.

3. Reflection on learning (3-4 minutes):

• In conclusion, the teacher should ask students to reflect, in one minute, on what they learned in class. They can ask questions like: What was the most important concept learned today? What questions remain unanswered? This activity's goal is to help students consolidate learning and identify possible doubts to be addressed in the next class.
• The teacher can ask some students to share their thoughts with the class. This can be done orally or in writing, depending on the available time and the class dynamics.

4. Homework (1 minute):

• The teacher must remind students about the proposed research and ask them to bring the results to the next class. They can also suggest that students continue to observe and note examples of commerce and services in their daily lives, to enrich the discussions in the next classes.

Conclusion (5-7 minutes)

1. Summary of the content (2-3 minutes):

• The teacher must summarize the main points discussed in class. They must repeat the definitions of commerce and services, the distinction between the two, different types of commerce and services, and the importance of these activities for the economy and society.
• The teacher can use a board or slides to visualize these points, which can aid students in memorizing the content.

2. Connecting theory and practice (1-2 minutes):

• The teacher must explain how the class connected the theory, practice, and application. They can mention how theoretical concepts were applied to practical activities, like classifying companies and institutions, and how the discussion about the importance of commerce and services relates to students' real lives.

3. Additional materials (1-2 minutes):

• The teacher must suggest additional materials for students who wish to broaden their understanding of the topic. These materials can include educational videos, magazine articles or specialized websites, and textbooks.
• The teacher can send these suggestions via email or provide them in a virtual learning environment, if the school has such a tool.

4. Relevance of the content (1 minute):

• Lastly, the teacher should highlight the content's importance for students' lives. They can give examples of how commerce and services are present in everyone's daily life, and how these activities impact the economy and society.
• The teacher should encourage students to continue observing and reflecting on commerce and services, and how these activities can be powerful tools for improving people's quality of life.