Pupils should gain a basic understanding of

• historical developments of shopping
  
  
• the factors we consider when deciding where to shop
  
  
• the different types of shops available in their local area
  
  
• the wide range of methods available for buying and selling

Begin the lesson by talking to the students about going shopping. Explain the historical development of shopping to the students and ask students to think about how the buying of goods and services is different today.

Look at the different types of shops and discuss with the students how they have developed. Look at modern day examples for each type of shop and consider the advantages and disadvantages of different shops.

Discuss the features of the students' (or school's) own local area. Think about the way in which people can shop and look at the types and choice of shops that are available locally

Ask the students to think about other ways in which they can buy the goods that they need. Examine each of these and highlight the problems that may exist within each one.