Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:
-- Discuss the roles they play as citizens, workers, and consumers in their community and relate those roles to the free enterprise system.
-- Discuss the importance of citizen rights and responsibilities in a community.
-- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the free enterprise system.
-- Build money management skills through a practical knowledge of economic concepts and banking practices.
-- Develop an understanding of basic business practices and responsibilities.
-- Display the soft skills necessary for successful participation in the world of work.
JA BizTown is recommended for grades 4-5. The learning experience includes 12 teacher-led sessions prior to the simulation and 1 session following the simulation, with a culminating 4-5 hour visit to a hands-on simulated community. Spanish translation is available for JA BizTown.
JA Learning Experiences support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.
JA Program Details
[Classroom Based, Experiential Learning Center]
Related Opportunities
Virtual Implementation
Remote live and self guided implementation options are available for JA BizTown.Program Resources
- BizPrep
- BizTown - Educator Resources
- BizTown - Jobs
- BizTown - Volunteer and Parent-Guardian Forms
- Descripción General de la Experiencia de Aprendizaje JA BizTown
- JA BizTown Learning Experience Brief
- JA BizTown Learning Experience Overview
- Resumen de la Experiencia de Aprendizaje JA BizTown
- STEM Guide for JA Learning Experiences
Volunteer Resources
- JA BizTown - Volunteer Training
We are excited that you are volunteering to help the JA BizTown citizens on their visit day. In order to have a successful day at JA BizTown, we ask that you review the training information and attend on-site training by arriving at our facility 45 minutes prior to the students' arrival (6600 44th Avenue, Moline, Illinois - JA door located on the southwest side of the Vibrant building).
Sponsors
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Alignment with Standards
Common Core Standards
For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievement's curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.
Main Correlation and Standards PageNational Standards
While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.
JA BizTown Correlation to National Personal Finance StandardsState Standards
Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your state's standards, explore the options below.
Scope and Sequence
Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.
