JA Our Community® introduces students to the intersection of work readiness and early elementary grades social studies learning objectives, including how citizens benefit from and contribute to a community's success.
Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:
-- Describe a community.
-- Identify the variety of careers people have in a community and how each job requires specific skills.
-- Identify how business and government jobs help a community.
-- Explain how taxation supports government services.
-- Recognize voting as a way responsible citizens act.
-- Describe the flow of money in a community's economy.
JA Our Community is recommended for second-grade students. This volunteer-led, kit-based learning experience is available for classroom-based or remote classroom implementation. It includes five 45-minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout. Spanish translation is available for JA Our Community.
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.
Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:
-- Describe a community.
-- Identify the variety of careers people have in a community and how each job requires specific skills.
-- Identify how business and government jobs help a community.
-- Explain how taxation supports government services.
-- Recognize voting as a way responsible citizens act.
-- Describe the flow of money in a community's economy.
JA Our Community is recommended for second-grade students. This volunteer-led, kit-based learning experience is available for classroom-based or remote classroom implementation. It includes five 45-minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout. Spanish translation is available for JA Our Community.
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
Grades:
Elementary School
Sessions:
5
Volunteer Time Commitment:
Implementation Options:
Classroom Based
After School
Virtual
After School
Virtual
JA Focus:
Financial Literacy
Moderate Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Minimal Entrepreneurship
Work Readiness
High Work Readiness
Related Program Supplements:
Virtual Implementation
Remote classroom is available for JA Our CommunityProgram Resources
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