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A Correlation Between
Tennessee Curriculum Standards
and
Junior Achievement Programs
Updated July 2010
JA Worldwide®
One Education Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Overview
In this document, Junior Achievement programs are correlated to the Tennessee Curriculum Standards for
social studies, English/language arts, and mathematics for grades K-12.
Junior Achievement programs offer a multidisciplinary approach – connecting information across social
studies disciplines such as economics, geography, history, government, and civics while incorporating
mathematical concepts and reasoning and language arts skills.
This list is not meant to be exhaustive or intended to suggest that a JA program will completely address
any given standard, but is designed to show how it can enhance or complement efforts to do so. The
flexibility of the programs and supplementary materials allow specific content or skills to be addressed in
depth by the teacher and/or business volunteer as needed.
Elementary School Programs
Ourselves uses compelling stories read aloud by the volunteer, along with hands-on activities to
demonstrate helping, working, earning, and saving. Five required, volunteer-led sessions. Recommended
for kindergarten.
Our Families emphasizes the roles people play in the local economy and engages students with activities
about needs, wants, jobs, tools and skills, and interdependence. Five required, volunteer-led sessions.
Recommended for first grade.
Our Community explores the interdependent roles of workers in a community, the work they perform,
and how communities work. Five required, volunteer-led sessions. Recommended for second grade.
Our City studies careers, the skills people need to work in specific careers, and how businesses contribute
to a city. Five required, volunteer-led sessions. Recommended for third grade.
Our Region introduces the relationship between the natural, human, and capital resources found in
different regions and explores regional businesses that produce goods and services for consumers. Five
required, volunteer-led sessions. Recommended for fourth grade.
Our Nation provides practical information about businesses’ need for individuals who can meet the
demands of the job market, including high-growth, high-demand jobs. Further, it introduces the concept
of globalization of business as it relates to production materials and the need for students to be
entrepreneurial in their thinking to meet the requirements of high-growth, high-demand careers
worldwide. Five required, volunteer-led sessions. Recommended for fifth grade.
JA More than Money teaches students about earning, spending, sharing, and saving money, and
businesses they can start or jobs they can perform to earn money. Six required, after-school, volunteer-led
sessions. Recommended for grades three-five.
Middle Grades Programs
JA Global Marketplace provides practical information about the global economy and its effect on the
students’ lives. Six required, volunteer-led sessions.
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JA America Works provides students with examples of how business and entrepreneurship affected the
economic development of the United States during the 19th century. Six required, volunteer-led sessions.
JA Economics for Success explores personal finance and students’ education and career options based on
their skills, interests, and values; also demonstrates the economic benefits of staying in school. Six
required, volunteer-led sessions.
JA It’s My Business! encompasses entrepreneurship curriculum for students in grades six, seven, and
eight. The program emphasizes entrepreneurship while providing a strong focus on social studies,
reading, and writing skills. Students are encouraged to use critical thinking to learn entrepreneurial skills
that support positive attitudes as they explore and enhance their career aspirations. Six required,
volunteer-led sessions.
High School Programs
JA Banks in Action teaches high school students the principles of the banking industry and introduces
them to the challenges of successfully operating a bank in a competitive environment. Eight required,
volunteer-led sessions.
JA Be Entrepreneurial introduces students to the essential components of a practical business
plan, and challenges them to start and entrepreneurial venture while still in high school.
JA Business Ethics uses hands-on activities to foster ethical decision-making in students as they prepare
to enter the workforce and the global marketplace. Seven required and five optional, volunteer-led
sessions.
JA Careers with a Purpose introduces students to the importance of seeking careers that help them
realize their life potential and noble purpose. The program demonstrates the importance of positive
values, life maxims, and ethical decision-making within the context of career and life decisions. Seven
required, volunteer-led sessions.
JA Economics examines the fundamental concepts of micro-, macro-, and international economics. Seven
required, volunteer-led sessions.
JA Success Skills meets the needs of a diverse group of high school students by providing engaging,
academically enriching, and experiential-learning sessions in work-readiness education and career
perspectives. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.
JA Titan introduces critical economics and management decisions through an interactive simulation.
Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.
JA Personal Finance introduces students to the importance of planning for their financial future. The
program demonstrates the roles that budgeting, investing, credit, and insurance play in securing financial
stability. When able to use the entire NEFE High School Financial Planning Program along with the JA
experience, students will have a complete portfolio of skills to make financial decisions and set financial
goals throughout their lives. Five required, volunteer-led sessions.
JA Exploring Economics fosters lifelong skills and knowledge about how an economy works, including
micro-, macro-, personal, and international economics. Seven required, volunteer-led sessions.
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JA Company Program analyzes and explores personal opportunities and responsibilities within a student-
led company. Twelve required, volunteer-led meetings.
JA Job Shadow meets the needs of a diverse group of high school students by providing engaging,
academically enriching, and experiential-learning sessions in work-readiness education and career
perspectives. In-school, teacher-led sessions; pre- and post-Job Shadow experiences.
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Ourselves
Social English
Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Activity 1: Robbie’s Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-3
Trip to the Farm recognize the role of self 1.03 1.1
Students make appreciate individual differences 2.01 1.2
choices. 2.03 2.1
Concepts: barter, goods, individual, trade, voluntary 6.01 2.2
exchange, volunteer, work 5.1
Skills: abstract thinking, decision making, drawing, 5.2
following directions, interpreting information, listening
responsively, sequencing
Activity 2: Angie Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-3 Gr K
and the Carnival define money 2.01 1.1 2.2
Students recognize identify one form of money (coins) 2.03 1.2
coin values. differentiate coins 6.01 2.1
2.2
Concepts: buying, choices, consumer, earning, 5.1
entrepreneurs, incentives, money, saving, spending, work 5.2
Skills: coin recognition, coin valuation, following
directions, interpreting information, listening responsively,
matching
Activity 3: Charlie Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-3
Plants a Garden recognize the importance of working together 1.03 1.1
Students work discover rewards other than money 2.01 1.2
together to complete 2.03 2.1
a task. Concepts: benefit, choices, resources, rewards, work 6.01 2.2
Skills: abstract thinking, decision making, following 5.1
directions, listening responsively, teamwork 5.2
Activity 4: Meagan Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-3 Gr K
Buys a Present discuss the importance of saving money 1.03 1.1 2.4
Students match coin identify a place where people save money 2.01 1.2 2.5
values to the costs of demonstrate how to save money 2.03 2.1
items. name something they would like to save for 6.01 2.2 Gr 1
5.1 2.3
Concepts: buying, choice, costs, earning, money, saving, 5.2 2.4
scarcity, wants, work
Skills: coin recognition, coin valuation, following
directions, listening responsively, matching
Activity 5: Dylan Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-3
and the New identify ways money can be used to benefit others 1.03 1.1
Playground recognize the value of work 2.01 1.2
Students recall a appreciate the importance of giving 2.03 2.1
sequence of events. 6.01 2.2
Concepts: benefit, giving, saving, scarcity, work 6.02 5.1
Skills: abstract thinking, following directions, listening 5.2
responsively, matching, sequencing, teamwork
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Our Families
Social English/
Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Activity 1: Our Families Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-3
Students explore how identify what a family is 1.03 1.1
people in a family work recognize how people live and work together 2.01 1.2
together to make the place in a family 2.03 2.1
where they live a good 3.01 2.2
place. Concepts: family, interdependence, job, work 6.01
Skills: analyzing information, drawing, 6.02
following directions, listening responsively,
matching
Activity 2: Our Families' Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-3
Needs and Wants explain the difference between a need and a 2.03 1.1
Students differentiate want 6.01 1.2
between a need and a want. 2.1
Concepts: economic incentives, family, scarcity, 2.2
wants and needs
Skills: decision making, differentiating,
following directions, listening responsively
Activity 3: Our Families' Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-3
Jobs define a job as work that needs to be done 1.03 1.1
Students explain how jobs identify jobs people do 2.01 1.2
provide for family members' 2.03 2.1
needs and wants. Concepts: business, economic incentives, 6.01 2.2
employment, family, human resources, income,
jobs, skills
Skills: analyzing information, drawing,
following directions, making observations
Activity 4: Finding Our Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-3
Families' Needs and interpret map symbols 2.01 1.1
Wants place various kinds of symbols for businesses 2.02 1.2
Students determine where and services on a map 2.03 2.1
members of a family would recognize how family members depend on 3.01 2.2
go to obtain their needs and various businesses to provide their needs and 6.01
wants. wants 6.02
Concepts: business, economic institutions, key,
map, scarcity, symbol, wants and needs
Skills: decision making, following directions,
map reading, recognizing and interpreting
symbols
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Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Activity 5: Paying for Our Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-3
Families' Needs and describe various jobs at which people earn 1.03 1.1
Wants money 2.01 1.2
Students demonstrate recognize that families use money to satisfy 2.03 2.1
working to pay for needs their needs and wants 6.01 2.2
and wants.
Concepts: earning, job, money, skill, spending,
wants and needs, work
Skills: analyzing information, following
directions, listening responsively
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Our Community
Social English/
Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Activity 1: How Does a Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-2
Community Work? identify a variety of jobs in the community 1.03 1.1, 1.2
Students identify typical recognize how people live and work together in a 2.01 2.1, 2.2
jobs in a community. community 2.03 6.1, 6.2
become aware of a wide range of job opportunities 3.01 8.2, 8.3
6.01
Concepts: business, community, interdependence, Gr 3
job, skill, volunteer, wants and needs 1.1, 1.2
2.1, 2.2
Skills: decision making, following directions, making 6.1, 8.1
observations, matching
Activity 2: Sweet ―O‖ Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-2
Donuts define production 1.03 1.1, 1.2
Students compare two compare unit and assembly line production 2.03 2.1, 2.2
production strategies. methods 6.01 6.1, 6.2
explain that different strategies are used to produce 8.2, 8.3
different types of products
Gr 3
Concepts: assembly-line production, defect, 1.1, 1.2
productivity, quality, specialization and division of 2.1, 2.2
labor, unit production 6.1, 8.1
Skills: following directions, interpreting data, making
observations, making predictions, role playing,
teamwork
Activity 3: The Role of Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-2 Gr 1
Government recognize government jobs in the community 2.01 1.1, 1.2 1.1, 1.2, 1.4
Students recognize that understand why taxation is necessary 2.02 2.1, 2.2 1.5, 2.3, 2.4
the government must 2.03 6.1, 6.2
collect taxes from Concepts: benefits, goods, government, services, 3.01 8.2, 8.3 Gr 2
everyone to pay for taxes, 6.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.4
public services. 6.02 Gr 3 1.5, 2.3
Skills: critical thinking, following directions, making 1.1, 1.2
observations, matching, role playing 2.1, 2.2 Gr 3
6.1, 8.1 1.1, 1.2, 1.4
1.5, 2.3
Activity 4: A New Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-2
Business define choices 6.01 1.1, 1.2
Students use the use a decision-making model 2.1, 2.2
decision-making process recognize the need to make informed decisions 6.1, 6.2
to make a group decision. take personal responsibility for decisions 8.2, 8.3
Concepts: ballot, business, choices, decision tree, Gr 3
majority, trade-offs, vote, 1.1, 1.2
2.1, 2.2
Skills: decision making, identifying choices, 6.1, 8.1
developing ideas, listening responsively, problem
solving, teamwork
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Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Activity 5: Money Objectives: The students will: Gr K-3 Gr K-2
Moves 2.03 1.1, 1.2
identify circumstances of money being exchanged
Students illustrate the 2.1, 2.2
circular flow of money. for goods or services 6.1, 6.2
recognize how money flows through a 8.2, 8.3
community's economy Gr 3
Concepts: bank, circular flow of money, goods, 1.1, 1.2
money, services 2.1, 2.2
6.1, 8.1
Skills: listening responsively, role playing, making
observations, following directions
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Our City
Social English/
Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Activity 1: Inside Objectives: The students will: Gr 1-5 Gr 1-2
Cities define a city as a place where people live, work, 1.03 1.1, 1.2
Students identify play, and go to school 2.02 2.1, 2.2
different zones in a city learn about the different zones used in city 3.01 6.1, 6.2
and describe the job of planning 8.2, 8.3
a city planner. identify the job of city planner
Gr 3-5
Concepts: business, city, city planner, economic 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
development, jobs, volunteer, zones (business, 2.1, 2.2
farming, industry, residential, multipurpose) 6.1, 8.1
Skills: applying information, drawing, following Gr 5
directions, making observations, mapping 2.4
information, teamwork
Activity 2: Building a Objectives: The students will: Gr 1-5 Gr 1-2 Gr 1-5
City understand the importance of the construction 1.03 1.1, 1.2 1.1, 1.2
Students calculate scale business to a city’s economy 3.01 2.1, 2.2 1.4, 1.5
measurements and recognize the skills a builder needs 6.1, 6.2
describe the job skills identify how the builder's job relates to the job 8.2, 8.3 Gr 1
of a builder. of city planner 2.3, 2.4
Gr 3-5
Concepts: blueprint, careers, jobs, quality, scale 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Gr 2
construction, quality, skills, zone 2.1, 2.2 2.3, 2.4
6.1, 8.1 Gr 3
Skills: decision making, interpreting directions,
mathematical interpretation and computation, Gr 5 2.2, 2.4
teamwork, understanding and using scales 2.4 Gr 4
2.2, 2.6
Gr 5
2.3, 2.5
4.1, 4.4
Activity 3: Dining Out Objectives: The students will: Gr 1-5 Gr 1-2
Students make make group decisions necessary to start a 1.03 1.1, 1.2
decisions about restaurant 2.01 2.1, 2.2
operating a restaurant. decide on a type of restaurant 2.02 6.1, 6.2
discuss and select the best location for a 2.03 8.2, 8.3
restaurant 3.01
decide what to charge for meals 6.01 Gr 3-5
select an employee 6.02 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
promote the restaurant
2.1, 2.2
6.1, 8.1
Concepts: consume, consumer, entrepreneur,
produce, producer, zone Gr 5
2.4
Skills: compiling data, conducting research,
following directions, developing ideas, decision
making, reading and interpreting data, role playing
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Social English/
Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Activity 4: Making Objectives: The students will: Gr 1-5 Gr 1-2
Headlines understand the importance of the newspaper as a 1.03 1.1, 1.2
Students generate a communication tool 3.01 2.1, 2.2
class newspaper. recognize the skills a reporter needs 6.01 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
generate article topics and develop article 6.1, 6.2
outlines 8.2, 8.3
Concepts: business, city, communication, Five Gr 3-5
Ws, headline, news, zone 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2
Skills: developing ideas, generating topics for 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
writing, organizing writing, responding to oral and 6.1, 8.1
written presentations, teamwork
Gr 5
2.4
Activity 5: You Can Objectives: The students will: Gr 1-5 Gr 1-2 Gr 1-5
Bank on It understand that one purpose of a bank is to keep 1.03 1.1, 1.2 1.1, 1.2
Students carry out bank money 2.03 2.1, 2.2 1.4, 1.5
transactions. complete a simple bank transaction 6.1, 6.2
balance a checkbook 8.2, 8.3 Gr 1
2.3, 2.4
Concepts: ATM, bank, bank teller, business, Gr 3-5
check, checking account, deposit, money 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Gr 2
2.1, 2.2 2.3, 3.3
Skills: listening responsively, mathematical 6.1, 8.1
interpretation and computation, role playing, Gr 4
teamwork Gr 5 3.1
2.4
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Our Region
Social English/
Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Activity 1: What are Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
Regions and Resources? define region, resource, business, and entrepreneur 1.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students distinguish identify resources as natural, human, and capital 2.01 2.1, 2.2
between natural, human, locate a business of their choosing in a region 2.03 6.1, 8.1
and capital resources. 3.01
Concepts: business, capital resources, compass rose, 6.01 Gr 5
entrepreneur, goods, human resources, natural 2.4
resources, products, region, services, volunteer
Skills: following directions, making choices, map
interpretation, reading, understanding symbols
Activity 2: Exploring Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
Resources analyze resources in different regions 2.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students examine regions list resources required to produce a good or service 2.03 2.1, 2.2
of resources in the United determine a location for their business based on 3.01 6.1, 8.1
States. resources
Gr 5
Concepts: business, capital resources, good, human 2.4
resources, natural resources, products, region, scarcity,
service
Skills: conducting research, comparing data, following
directions, making choices, teamwork
Activity 3: Resources on Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
the Move identify resources involved in producing a product 2.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students examine how define economy and specialization 2.03 2.1, 2.2
businesses work together recognize economic interdependence in a region and 3.01 6.1, 8.1
to create a product. among regions
Gr 5
Concepts: business, capital resources, economy, goods, 2.4
human resources, interdependence, natural resources,
product, region, services, specialization
Skills: conducting research, following directions, map
reading, organizing resources
Activity 4: Where's the Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
Money? define income, expenses, profit, and loss 2.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2
Students calculate profit demonstrate how a business tracks income and 2.03 2.1, 2.2 1.4, 1.5
and loss and make a group expenses 6.01 6.1, 8.1
decision. solve simple business problems
Gr 4
Gr 5 3.1
Concepts: advantage, business, decision, disadvantage, 2.4
expense, financial report, income, loss, product, profit,
resources
Skills: comparing, following directions, making
decisions, math computation, problem solving,
teamwork
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Social English/
Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Activity 5: The Bottom Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
Line understand the importance of cash flow to businesses 2.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2
Students calculate profits record business income and expenses 2.02 2.1, 2.2 1.4, 1.5
and losses. calculate profit and loss 2.03 6.1, 8.1
recognize the role of loans in business 6.01 Gr 4
Gr 5 3.1
Concepts: bottom lines, business, decisions, expenses, 2.4
government, income, loan, loss, profit, risk, taxes
Skills: building consensus, following directions,
listening critically, mathematical computation,
predicting results, selecting and applying information,
teamwork
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Our Nation
Social English/
Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Session One: Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
What's Your Big Idea? Experience free enterprise and entrepreneurship 1.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students design an Identify the key steps in the innovation process that are necessary 2.01 2.1, 2.2
advertisement. to establish an entrepreneurial business 2.03 6.1, 8.1
6.01
Create an advertisement 6.02 Gr 5
2.4
Concepts: entrepreneur, free enterprise, goods, profit, services
Skills: creative thinking, estimating, teamwork, working in groups
Session Two: Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
What is a Resource? Describe resources, particularly human and capital resources 1.03
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students identify types Define scarcity and opportunity cost 2.1, 2.2
of resources needed to 2.01 6.1, 8.1
operate businesses. Discuss technology as a capital resource in demand by most
businesses 2.03 Gr 5
Concepts: capital resources, human resources, natural resources,
6.01 2.4
opportunity cost, resources, scarcity, technology, technophile,
technophobe
Skills: addition and subtraction, decision-making, reading and
writing, reasoning, teamwork, working in groups
Session Three: Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
Job to Job Identify the skills that support high-growth, high-demand needs 1.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students categorize in the workplace 2.01 2.1, 2.2
skills that are in demand Analyze their own skills to see how they fit in the workplace 2.03 6.1, 8.1
by businesses. 6.01
Concepts: communication, demand, engineering skills, supply Gr 5
2.4
Skills: graph interpretation, problem-solving, reading and writing,
teamwork, verbal communication, working in groups
Session Four: Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5
Cluster of Skills Identify clusters of jobs and the background required by those 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students create a simple jobs 2.1, 2.2
resume. Create a simple resume 6.1, 8.1
Concepts: employer, employee, resume Gr 5
2.4
Skills: creative thinking, evaluation, oral and written
communication, teamwork, working in groups
Session Five: Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5
Describe specialization and competition in business
Gr 3-5
Worldwide 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Connections Experience the global needs of many businesses 2.01 2.1, 2.2
Students illustrate how 2.03 6.1, 8.1
specialization and Concepts: competition, globally competitive, specialization
2.04 Gr 5
technology have Skills: communication, decision-making, graph interpretation,
contributed to global map reading, problem-solving, teamwork
6.01 2.4
connections. 6.02
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Studies Language Arts
Supplemental Session: Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
Business Organization Identify the three types of businesses organizations 1.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students compare three 2.01 2.1, 2.2
types of business Concepts: corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, stock, 2.03 6.1, 8.1
organizations. stockholders 6.01
Gr 5
Skills: brainstorming, role-playing 2.4
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JA More than Money
Social English/
Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Session 1: Money in Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
the Bank identify the role of money in everyday life 2.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2
Students manage a explain the benefits of a personal bank account 2.03 2.1, 2.2 1.4, 1.5
bank account. 6.01 6.1, 8.1
Concepts: bank account, deposit, earn, income, interest, Gr 4
money, register, savings, withdrawal Gr 5 2.6, 3.1
2.4
Skills: active listening, completing forms, math Gr 5
computation, following directions, working in groups 2.5
Session 2: A Sense of Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
Worth identify several characteristics of a positive work ethic 1.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2
Students identify distinguish between working for someone and self- 2.01 2.1, 2.2 1.4, 1.5
characteristics of a employment 2.03 6.1, 8.1
positive work ethic and identify ways to earn income through jobs or a small 3.01 Gr 4
manage a bank business 6.01 Gr 5 2.6, 3.1
account. practice personal money-management skills through
2.4
Gr 5
business and ethical decision making 2.5
Concepts: business, employee, entrepreneur, income, job
skills, mentor, money management, role model, self-
employed, work ethic
Skills: active listening, comparing and contrasting,
completing forms, math computation, drawing, following
directions, matching and classifying, working in groups
Session 3: Balancing Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
Act match personal skills with jobs and self-employment 1.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2
Students connect understand market research 2.01 2.1, 2.2 1.4, 1.5
personal interests to identify ways to share, save, and spend personal income 2.03 6.1, 8.1
possible business practice personal money management skills 6.01 Gr 4
opportunities and practice making sound, personal financial choices
Gr 5 2.6, 3.1
manage a bank account discuss ways to evenly share, save, and spend money
2.4
Gr 5
Concepts: interests, market research, money management, 2.5
skills
Skills: basic math, charting data, comparing and
contrasting, deductive reasoning, following written and
verbal instructions, working in groups, self-assessment,
taking turns, vocabulary building
Session 4: Building a Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
Business define the basic steps in planning and starting a business 2.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2
Students develop a calculate operating expenses and income for a small 2.03 2.1, 2.2 1.4, 1.5
business plan and business 6.01 6.1, 8.1
calculate business develop a basic business plan based on their job skills 6.02 Gr 3
costs. and interests Gr 5 2.2, 2.4
2.4
Concepts: business plan, competition, estimate, expense, Gr 4
profit, start-up cost 2.2, 2.6, 3.1
Skills: basic math, comparing and contrasting, deductive Gr 5
reasoning, problem-solving, reading and following 2.3, 2.5
directions, taking turns, vocabulary building
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Session 5: Get Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
SMART practice using the SMART system to make consumer 1.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2
Students apply the decisions 2.01 2.1, 2.2 1.4, 1.5
SMART decision- identify the difference between personal and business 2.03 6.1, 8.1
making process and spending 6.01 Gr 4
manage a bank manage money by making SMART business and
Gr 5 2.6, 3.1
account. consumer decisions 2.4
Gr 5
apply the problem-solving steps needed to own and 2.5
operate a business
Concepts: business consumer, money management,
personal consumer
Skills: basic math, comparing and contrasting, deductive
reasoning, evaluating data, problem-solving, reading and
following directions, role-playing
Session 6: What’s the Objectives: The students will: Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5 Gr 3-5
Catch? recognize deceptive advertising 1.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2
During recognize apply money management skills in a simulated business 2.03 2.1, 2.2 1.4, 1.5
deceptive advertising record and track financial gains and losses in a simulated 6.01 6.1, 8.1
practices and manage a business Gr 4
bank account. promote business through advertising
Gr 5 2.6, 3.1
practice sound financial choices and cooperative
2.4
Gr 5
decision-making skills 2.5
apply the steps necessary to own and operate a small
business
Concepts: advertisement, deceptive, money management
Skills: basic math, comparing and contrasting, critical
thinking, evaluating data, mind-mapping, problem-solving,
reading and following directions, teamwork
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JA Global Marketplace
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Activity 1: ―X‖ Marks the Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Spot define trade 2.01, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students recognize how explain why countries trade with one another 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
trade with other countries list at least five products or items imported from other Grade 7 6.1, 8.1
affects their daily lives. countries and locate those on a world wall map 2.01, 2.02, 2.03
Grade 7
Concepts: domestic trade, exports, imports, international Grade 8 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
trade, market, trade 2.01, 2.02, 2.04 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
Skills: interpreting maps and globes, oral and written
communication, working in groups, gathering and Grade 8
organizing information 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
Activity 2: You Be the Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Judge identify quotas, tariffs, subsidies, embargoes, and 2.01, 2.02, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students will investigate standards as trade barriers governments use to control 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
strategies used to control trade and increase benefits for their countries Grade 7 6.1, 8.1
international trade. describe how multilateral agreements can facilitate trade 2.01, 2.02
describe how the World Trade Organization (WTO) Grade 7
Grade 8 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
functions as a court to help nations settle trade disputes 2.01, 2.02, 2.04
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Concepts: embargo, quota, standard, subsidy, trade 6.1, 8.1
barrier, tariff
Grade 8
Skills: interpreting information; critical reading; 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
persuasion, compromise, and bargaining; analyzing points 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
of view 6.1, 8.1
Activity 3: Let’s Make a Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Deal explain how cultural practices vary from country to 2.01, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students explore how country 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
business practices vary develop group plans to create a food franchise by Grade 7 6.1, 8.1
from country to country and learning about the business practices of select countries 2.01, 2.02
how these practices impact Grade 7
Concepts: business practices, culture, franchise, trade Grade 8 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
trade. 2.01, 2.02 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Skills: gathering and organizing information; interpreting 6.1, 8.1
maps, graphs, and charts; working in groups; oral and
written communication Grade 8
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
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Activity 4: People Power Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Students examine how the describe reasons why people move from one country to 1.05 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
movement of people another, particularly those seeking economic 2.01, 2.03 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
facilitates international opportunity 6.01, 6.02 6.1, 8.1
trade. give examples of contributions immigrants bring to the
new countries and the hardships they often endure Grade 7 Grade 7
identify global trade and immigration as a means of 2.01, 2.02, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
international exchange of human resources 4.02, 5.01 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.01, 6.02 6.1, 8.1
Concepts: emigrate, entrepreneur, global trade, human
resources, immigrate Grade 8 Grade 8
2.01, 2.02 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Skills: brainstorming, critical thinking, making 4.04, 6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
observations, working in groups, oral and written 6.1, 8.1
communication
Activity 5: World of Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 6
Words describe how improvements in technology and 1.05 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5
Students trace the transportation and the sharing of ideas have impacted 2.01, 2.03 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 2.1, 3.4
international flow of the flow of information and increased productivity 6.1, 8.1
information and its impact calculate productivity Grade 7 Grade 7
on world economies. list examples of technological developments throughout 1.04 Grade 7 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5
history 2.01, 2.02, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 2.1, 2.4
4.02 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Concepts: input, output, productivity, technology 6.1, 8.1 Grade 8
Grade 8 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5
Skills: brainstorming, critical reading, making 1.04 Grade 8 2.3, 3.2
observations, oral and written communication, working in 2.01, 2.02 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
groups, math calculations 4.04 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
Activity 6: World of Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 6
Money explain why international trade requires an exchange of 2.01, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5
Students convert U.S. currency 3.01 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 2.1, 3.4
dollars into another convert U.S. dollars into another currency using an 6.1, 8.1
currency. exchange rate Grade 7 Grade 7
give possible reasons that countries might support or 2.01, 2.02, 2.03 Grade 7 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5
oppose a common currency 3.01, 4.02 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 2.1, 2.4
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Concepts: currency, exchange rates Grade 8 6.1, 8.1 Grade 8
2.01, 2.02 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5
Skills: interpreting graphs and charts, gathering and 3.01, 4.04 Grade 8 2.3, 3.2
organizing information, math calculations, working in 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
groups 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
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JA America Works
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Description Key Learning Objectives Social Studies Mathematics
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Session 1: Who Am I? Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Students distinguish how major provide examples of immigrants’ contributions 1.05, 2.01, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
immigrant groups contributed to to the U.S. economy during the 19th century 3.01, 6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
the U.S. economic during the 19th identify key information and characteristics 6.1, 8.1
century. related to select immigrant groups Grade 7
1.04, 2.01, 2.03 Grade 7
Concepts: competition, emigration, entrepreneur, 3.01, 4.02, 5.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
immigration, pull factor, push factor, vignette 6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
Skills: reading and interpreting data, working in Grade 8
groups 1.04, 2.01, 3.01 Grade 8
4.04, 6.01, 6.02 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
Session 2: Roughing It Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Students evaluate costs and give examples of how pioneers or settlers used 1.05, 2.01, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
benefits when decision-making. their knowledge, skills, and experience to 3.01, 6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
acquire a homestead and produce food for 6.1, 8.1
themselves and others Grade 7
recognize the significant role agriculture played
1.04, 2.01, 2.03 Grade 7
in the economic development of the United 3.01, 4.02, 5.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
States during the 1800s 6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
identify the risk factors as well as the costs and
6.1, 8.1
Grade 8
benefits involved in making a decision 1.04, 2.01, 3.01 Grade 8
Concepts: agriculture, benefit, cost, cost-benefit 4.04, 6.01, 6.02 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
analysis, entrepreneurship, Homestead Act, 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
opportunity cost, risk 6.1, 8.1
Skills: decision-making; gathering, interpreting,
and organizing information; oral and written
communication; working in groups
Session 3: Strike-It-Rich Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Students explore how natural identify examples of natural resources 1.05, 2.01, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
resources played a significant describe the boomtown businesses that were 6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
role in the development of the U. needed to support the miners and mining 6.1, 8.1
S. economy during the 19th industry Grade 7
century. 1.04, 2.01, 2.03 Grade 7
Concepts: assay office, boomtown, demand, 4.02, 5.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
entrepreneurship, Forty-niners, ghost town, ledger, 6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
livery stable, migration, mill, natural resources, 6.1, 8.1
opportunity cost, precious minerals, prospector, Grade 8
supply 1.04, 2.01 Grade 8
4.04, 6.01, 6.02 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Skills: gathering information, math calculations, 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
working in groups 6.1, 8.1
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Session 4: In Pursuit of Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Progress list several basic modes of transportation used 1.05, 2.01, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students examine how productive in 19th-century America 6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
resources impacted the expansion identify the productive resources—natural, 6.1, 8.1
of transportation in the 19th human, and capital—that influenced the Grade 7
century. development of transportation during the 19th 1.04, 2.01, 2.03 Grade 7
century 4.02, 5.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Concepts: canal, capital resources, human 6.1, 8.1
resources, modes of transportation, natural Grade 8
resources, productive resources, railroad, trade 1.04, 2.01 Grade 8
routes 4.04, 6.01, 6.02 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Skills: analyzing information, gathering and 6.1, 8.1
organizing information, oral communication,
working in groups
Session 5: Communication Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Transformation explain how methods of communication 1.05, 2.01, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students examine how different developed in the 1800s helped expand 6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
means of communication commerce in the United States 6.1, 8.1
developed in America during the explain how the invention of the telegraph Grade 7
19th century. expanded business opportunities across 1.04, 2.01, 2.03 Grade 7
America 4.02, 5.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Concepts: communication, decode, encode, 6.1, 8.1
innovation, Morse Code, newspaper, Pony Grade 8
Express, runners, technology, transcontinental 1.04, 2.01 Grade 8
telegraph, U.S. Postal Service 4.04, 6.01, 6.02 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Skills: decision-making, decoding messages, 6.1, 8.1
encoding messages, working in groups
Session 6: Now What? Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Students develop ideas for an describe how industrialization led to increased 1.05, 2.01, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
innovative product. productivity during the 19th century 6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
describe the role of entrepreneurs in bringing 6.1, 8.1
new products to market Grade 7
create a plan for a new innovation
1.04, 2.01, 2.03 Grade 7
4.02, 5.01 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Concepts: entrepreneurship, industrialization, 6.01, 6.02 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
innovation, invention, productivity, scarcity 6.1, 8.1
Grade 8
Skills: analyzing information, critical thinking 1.04, 2.01 Grade 8
skills, oral communication, planning, working in 4.04, 6.01, 6.02 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
groups 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
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JA Economics for Success
Social English/
Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Activity 1: Mirror, Objectives: The students will: Grade 6
Mirror explain self-knowledge 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students classify identify careers of interest and how they are 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
careers. classified within the world of work 6.1, 8.1
Concepts: choices, careers, interests, self- Grade 7
knowledge, skills, values, world of work 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Skills: working in groups, classifying information, 6.1, 8.1
oral and written communication, self-assessment
Grade 8
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
Activity 2: You Objectives: The students will: Grade 6
Decide identify and explain when it is important to use 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students practice the reflective decision-making 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
decision-making apply reflective decision-making to education and 6.1, 8.1
process. career decisions
Grade 7
Concepts: consequences, decision-making, self- 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
knowledge, world of work 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
Skills: critical thinking, oral and written
communication, math calculations, working in Grade 8
groups 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
Activity 3: Choose Objectives: The students will: Grade 6
Your Success apply decision-making strategies to education and 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
career choices 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
recognize the importance of staying in school 6.1, 8.1
understand the relationship between education
and success in life Grade 7
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Concepts: consequences, decision-making, self- 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
knowledge, world of work 6.1, 8.1
Skills: critical thinking, oral and written Grade 8
communication, math calculations, working in 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
groups 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
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Activity 4: Keeping Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Your Balance recognize that a balanced budget is important for 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2, 1.4,
Students plan a workers of all income levels 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 1.5
monthly budget. differentiate between gross and net income 6.1, 8.1 2.1, 3.4
name ways to balance a budget
Grade 7 Grade 7
Concepts: budget, gross income, needs, net income, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2, 1.4,
occupation, opportunity cost, salary, taxes, wants 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 1.5
6.1, 8.1 2.1, 2.4
Skills: critical thinking, interpreting data, decision-
making, math calculations Grade 8 Grade 8
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2, 1.4,
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 1.5
6.1, 8.1 2.3, 3.2
Activity 5: Savvy Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 6
Shopper identify the opportunity costs associated with 1.05 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2, 1.4,
Students examine using cash and credit 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 1.5
costs of using credit. explain the advantages and disadvantages of 6.1, 8.1 2.1, 3.4
using credit
identify appropriate situations to use cash and Grade 7 Grade 7
credit 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2, 1.4,
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 1.5
Concepts: cost, credit, interest, opportunity cost 6.1, 8.1 2.1, 2.4
Skills: problem-solving, working in groups, math Grade 8 Grade 8
calculations 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.1, 1.2, 1.4,
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 1.5
6.1, 8.1 2.3, 3.2
Activity 6: Running Objectives: The students will: Grade 6
the Risk identify ways people try to avoid risk 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students explain how explain how insurance provides benefits 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
insurance can reduce identify the opportunity cost of having insurance 6.1, 8.1
the cost of medical,
home, and auto Concepts: benefit, insurance, opportunity cost, risk Grade 7
emergencies. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Skills: problem-solving, critical thinking, role- 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
playing, oral communication, working in groups 6.1, 8.1
Grade 8
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
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JA It's My Business!
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Language Arts
Session 1: I Am an Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Entrepreneur define entrepreneurship 1.05 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students identify identify four key entrepreneurial characteristics 2.01, 2.03 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
entrepreneurial recognize personal entrepreneurial characteristics 6.01 6.1, 8.1
businesses and
common entrepreneur Concepts: business, customer, entrepreneur, innovative, Grade 7 Grade 7
characteristics. product, profit, service, Think Tank 1.04 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.01, 2.03 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Skills: active listening, deductive reasoning, following 6.01 6.1, 8.1
directions, group work, self-assessment
Grade 8 Grade 8
1.04 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.01 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.01 6.1, 8.1
Session 2: I Can Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Change the World describe how entrepreneurs fill a market need 1.05 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students consider discuss the role of market research in determining market 2.01, 2.03 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
customer needs to need and competitive advantage 6.01 6.1, 8.1
brainstorm a product
design. Concepts: apprentice, creative, fill a need, innovative, Grade 7 Grade 7
market, market research, self-taught 1.04 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.01, 2.03 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, estimating, group 6.01 6.1, 8.1
work, measuring, problem-solving
Grade 8 Grade 8
1.04 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.01 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.01 6.1, 8.1
Session 3: I Know Objectives: The students will: Grade 6
My Customer create effective advertisements for a variety of 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students create businesses 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
advertising ideas for 6.1, 8.1
products. Concepts: advertising, customer, market, marketing,
product Grade 7
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Skills: creative thinking, critical thinking, decision- 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
making, group work, self-assessment 6.1, 8.1
Grade 8
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
Session 4: I Have an Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Idea recognize how being creative and innovative are 2.01, 2.03 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students participate in necessary entrepreneurial skills for starting a business 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
an auction. verbally defend their decisions
Grade 7 6.1, 8.1
2.01, 2.03
Concepts: auction, auctioneer, bid, creative, innovative, Grade 7
profit Grade 8 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.01 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Skills: active listening, critical thinking, money 6.1, 8.1
management, self-assessment
Grade 8
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
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Session 5: I See a Objectives: The students will: Grade 6 Grade 6
Need analyze how entrepreneurs use their knowledge and 1.05 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students develop a abilities to create businesses 2.01, 2.03 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
business plan. develop business plans based on set criteria 6.01 6.1, 8.1
Concepts: business plan, fill a need, know your customer Grade 7 Grade 7
and product, be creative and innovative, social 1.04 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
entrepreneur, society 2.01, 2.03 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.01 6.1, 8.1
Skills: analyzing information, critical thinking, group
work, problem-solving, self-assessment Grade 8 Grade 8
1.04 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.01 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.01 6.1, 8.1
Session 6: Celebrate Objectives: The students will: Grade 6
Entrepreneurs! identify characteristics they share with entrepreneurs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students identify their create a Personal Entrepreneur Profile 2.1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
entrepreneurial 6.1, 8.1
characteristics. Concepts: fill a need, know your customer and product, be
creative and innovative, believe in yourself, entrepreneur Grade 7
profile 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
Skills: analyzing, creative thinking, critical thinking, 6.1, 8.1
decision-making, interpreting information, point of view,
self-assessment Grade 8
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
6.1, 8.1
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JA Banks in Action
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Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
Studies Language Arts
Session 1: The Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Building Blocks of examine banking history 2.1 1.1 1.1
Banking 2.2 1.2 1.2
Explore the history describe how banks earn profits 2.3 1.3 1.5
of the banking recognize the effects of sound financial decisions 2.4 2.1 2.1
industry, its primary Concepts: banking, expense, income, interest, products, 2.2
operations and Personal 2.5 Algebra II
profits, services Finance 1.1
procedures, and its 2.7
products and Skills: active listening, following directions, group discussion, 2.4 6.1 1.2
services. interpreting information, math computation, reading, 1.5
teamwork
Session 2: The Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Spread identify four types of short-term deposit and loan products 2.1 1.1 1.1
Determine the 2.2 1.2 1.2
relationship between explain why short-term deposit interest rates are typically 2.3 1.3 1.5
low
short-term deposit 2.4 2.1 2.1
and loan products; explain why short-term loan rates are typically high 6.1 2.2
Algebra II
illustrate how a describe how banks earn income based on spread Personal
2.5
1.1
bank’s income is 2.7
affected by spread. Concepts: asset, Automated Teller Machine (ATM), Finance 6.1 1.2
borrower, checking account, credit card, collateral, depositor, 1.1 1.5
debit card, interest rate, liquidity, liability, line of credit, 2.1
savings account, short-term deposit products, risk, short-term 2.4
loan products, spread 3.4
3.5
Skills: active listening, analyzing information, critical 4.1
thinking, decision-making, following directions, math 4.2
computation, teamwork 4.3
4.4
Session 3: Decide Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
on Short-Term identify key banking terms 2.2 1.1 1.1
Products 2.4 1.2 1.2
Adjust short-term understand the features of the JA Banks in Action 6.1 1.3 1.5
simulation
deposit and loan 2.1 2.1
rates. use the JA Banks in Action simulation to make short-term Personal 2.2
deposit and loan rate decisions Finance 2.5 Algebra II
2.1 2.7 1.1
Concepts: Bank Performance Index (BPI), interest rates, 2.4 1.2
short-term deposit products, short-term loan products, spread 6.1
3.4 1.5
Skills: active listening, analyzing information, computing, 3.5
critical thinking, decision-making, following directions, math 4.1
computation, teamwork 4.2
4.3
4.4
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Session 4: Long- Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Term Opportunity identify long-term deposit and long-term loan products 2.2 1.1 1.1
Determine the 2.4 1.2 1.2
relationship between explain why long-term deposit interest rates are higher than 6.1 1.3 1.5
short-term deposit interest rates
long-term deposit 2.1 2.1
and long-term loan explain why long-term loan rates are lower than short-term Personal 2.2
products, loan rates Finance 2.5 Algebra II
2.1 1.1
recommend banking explain the importance of balancing assets and liabilities 2.4
2.7
1.2
products for a 6.1
variety of scenarios, Concepts: asset, capacity, central bank, certificate of deposit, 3.4 1.5
and review a loan character, collateral, commercial loans, consumer loans, 3.5
application. inflation risk, interest rates, liability, long-term deposit 4.1
products, long-term loan products, mortgage loans, penalty-fee 4.2
risk, reserve requirement 4.3
4.4
Skills: active listening, analyzing information, critical
thinking, decision-making, math computation, problem-
solving, public speaking, reading, team work
Session 5: Decide Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
on Long-Term explain the importance of balancing assets and liabilities 2.2 1.1 1.1
Products 2.4 1.2 1.2
Make long-term use the JA Banks in Action computer simulation to make 6.1 1.3 1.5
long-term deposit and loan rate decisions
deposit and loan 2.1 2.1
interest-rate Personal 2.2
Concepts: interest rates, long-term deposit products, long-
decisions. Finance 2.5 Algebra II
term loan products
2.1 2.7 1.1
Skills: analyzing information, critical thinking, decision- 2.4 6.1 1.2
making, math computation, problem-solving, team work 3.4 1.5
3.5
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Session 6: Spend Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Money to Make analyze costs and benefits of a variety of research and 2.2 1.1 1.1
Money development options 2.4 1.2 1.2
Promote an 6.1 1.3 1.5
investment option. identify a list of benefits to promote to the public 2.1 2.1
make research and development and marketing decisions Personal 2.2
Finance 2.5 Algebra II
Concepts: market research, market share, marketing, research 2.1 1.1
and development 2.7
2.4 6.1 1.2
Skills: active listening, computer skills, cost-benefit analysis, 3.4 1.5
critical thinking, decision-making, math computation, public 3.5
speaking 4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Session 7: Behind Objectives: The students will: Personal English I-IV
the Scenes analyze a variety of banking careers Finance 1.1
Analyze a variety of 1.1 1.2
banking job identify opportunities to invest in their own human capital 2.1 1.3
descriptions. Concepts: banking careers, human capital 2.1
2.2
Skills: active listening, critical thinking, decision-making, 2.5
reading, team work 2.7
6.1
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Competition— describe how key banking decisions affect bank 2.2 1.1 1.1
Bank of Choice performance 2.4 1.2 1.2
Review banking 6.1 1.3 1.5
concepts and make Concepts: interest rates, marketing, research and development 2.1 2.1
decisions that Personal 2.2
Skills: analyzing information, computer skills, critical Finance Algebra II
impact bank thinking, decision-making, math computation 2.5
performance. 2.1 2.7 1.1
2.4 6.1 1.2
3.4 1.5
3.5
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
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Session One: Introduction Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
to Entrepreneurship Recognize the elements of a successful business start- 2.4 1.1
Students test their up 4.1 1.2
knowledge about Evaluate myths and facts about entrepreneurship 1.3
entrepreneurship, and they Consider product-development options 2.1
begin the process to select a 2.2
product or service for a Concepts: entrepreneur, entrepreneurial spirit, non- 2.5
business venture. profit business, product development, social 2.7
entrepreneur 6.1
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data,
decision-making, evaluating alternatives, oral and
written communication, presenting information,
working in groups
Session Two: What’s My Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Business? Recognize the importance of carefully selecting a 1.1 1.1
Students select a product or product or service before starting a business 2.4 1.2
service for a business Apply passions, talents, and skills to a market-needs 4.1 1.3
venture. assessment to determine the basis of a business plans. 2.1
2.2
Concepts: entrepreneur, franchise, non-profit business, 2.5
product development 2.7
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, 6.1
decision-making, evaluating alternatives, oral and
written communication, presenting information, reading
for understanding, working pairs
Session Three: Who’s My Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Customer? Recognize the importance of analyzing markets 1.1 1.1
Students analyze potential Apply a needs assessment to the market available to a 2.4 1.2
markets. specific product 4.1 1.3
2.1
Concepts: advertisement, entrepreneur, customer, 2.2
demographic, market needs, marketing 2.5
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, 2.7
decision-making, evaluating alternatives, graphic 3.1
presentation, oral and written communication, 3.2
presenting information, reading for understanding, 3.4
working in groups 6.1
Session Four: What’s My Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Advantage? Define competitive advantages and recognize them in 1.1 1.1
Students determine how to other businesses 2.4 1.2
set a product apart from Express the importance of selecting competitive 4.1 1.3
competition. advantages that offer an edge over the competition for 2.1
a product and market 2.2
2.5
Concepts: competitive advantages, customer, 2.7
entrepreneur, profit, product 3.1
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, 3.2
decision-making, evaluating alternatives, graphic 3.4
presentation, oral and written communication, 6.1
presenting information, reading for understanding,
working in groups
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Session Five: Competitive Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Advantages Evaluate competitive advantages 1.1 1.1
Students decide how to set a Select competitive advantages that will drive a 2.4 1.2
product or service apart from developing business venture 4.1 1.3
the competition. 2.1
Concepts: competitive advantages, entrepreneur, profit 2.2
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, 2.5
decision-making, evaluating alternatives, oral and 2.7
written communication, reading for understanding, 6.1
working in groups
Session Six: Ethics Are Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Good for Business Evaluate short- and long-term consequences in making 1.1 1.1
Students consider ethical decisions 2.4 1.2
consequences in making Express that being ethical can be good for business 4.1 1.3
ethical business decisions. 2.1
Concepts: consequences, entrepreneur, ethical 2.2
dilemma, ethics, social responsibility, stakeholder 2.5
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, 2.7
decision-making, expressing multiple viewpoints, 6.1
evaluating alternatives, oral and written communication,
reading for understanding, weighing consequences,
working in pairs
Session Seven: The Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Business Plan Compile entrepreneurial elements into a sample 1.1 1.1 2.1
Students compile a sample business plan 2.4 1.2
business plan. 4.1 1.3
Concepts: business plan, competitive advantages, 2.1
entrepreneur, ethics, financing, management, market, 2.2
product development 2.5
Skills: analyzing information, business planning, 2.7
categorizing data, decision-making, evaluating 6.1
alternatives, oral and written communication, reading
for understanding, working in pairs
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Session 1: Introduction Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
to Ethics—Ethos Island define ethics and interdependence 1.1 1.1
Examine the rationale for 4.1 1.2
ethical standards in an express the rationale of the importance of ethical 6.2 1.3
behavior in an interdependent group—personal
interdependent group. 2.1
interest versus society’s best interest
2.2
recognize how ethics are different from rules 2.5
Concepts: ethics, ethics rationale, ethics versus rules, 2.7
interdependence 6.1
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data,
decision-making, oral and written communication, public
speaking, reading for understanding, working in groups
Session 2: Personal Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Ethics—Values, Goals, evaluate personal values in ethical dilemmas 1.1 1.1
and Choices 4.1 1.2
Examine their own articulate and identify the steps necessary to maintain 6.2 1.3
and accomplish personal values and goals
values and goals; make 2.1
plans for achieving one-, recognize the importance of identifying and 2.2
five-, and ten-year goals. understanding personal values as a means of avoiding 2.5
unethical choices 2.7
Concepts: beliefs, ethical dilemmas, ethics, goal 6.1
assistants, goal obstructions, goals, values
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data,
decision-making, goal setting, oral and written
communication, public speaking, reading for
understanding, working in groups
Session 3: Ethical Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Dilemmas—How to recognize their assumptions and beliefs about ethics 1.1 1.1
Decide? and how their views align with the major theories of 4.1 1.2
Analyze personal ethical ethics 6.2 1.3
philosophies. 2.1
discuss common approaches to resolve ethical 2.2
dilemmas
2.5
Concepts: ethical dilemma, ethics, making ethical 2.7
decisions 6.1
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data,
decision-making, oral and written communication, public
speaking, reading for understanding, working in groups
Session 4: Work Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Ethics—Ethical apply an ethical decision-making process to 1.1 1.1
Decision-Making workplace dilemmas 4.1 1.2
Evaluate their personal 6.2 1.3
decision-making evaluate possible changes to their own decision-
2.1
making processes
processes. 2.2
Concepts: ethical decision-making, ethical dilemmas, 2.5
ethics, gatekeeper, stakeholder, values 2.7
6.1
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data,
decision-making, oral and written communication, public
speaking, reading for understanding, working in groups
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Session 5: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Organizational Ethics express ethical conflicts as situations vary by job and 1.1 1.1
Determine ethical actions department in a business 4.1 1.2
for specific employee 6.2 1.3
situations. apply to the scenarios information about each 2.1
department’s potential ethical challenges
2.2
Concepts: ethical challenges in job responsibilities, 2.5
ethical dilemma, ethics, organizational ethics 2.7
6.1
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data,
decision-making, oral and written communication, public
speaking, reading for understanding, working in groups
Session 6: Social Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Responsibility recognize and apply the two prevalent theories of 1.1 1.1
Compare social social responsibility in business ethics 4.1 1.2
responsibilities theories. 6.2 1.3
evaluate personal values related to the theories of 2.1
social responsibility in business ethics
2.2
Concepts: ethical obligations, profit, social 2.5
responsibility theories, stakeholders, stockholders 2.7
6.1
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data,
decision-making, oral and written communication, public
speaking, reading for understanding, working in groups
Session 7: Global Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Business Ethics— recognize the connection between interdependence, 1.1 1.1
Multinational Issues social responsibility choices, and ethical decision- 1.2 1.2
Explore complex ethical making through exploration of global issues 4.1 1.3
issues found in global 6.2 2.1
business. Concepts: board of directors, ethics, global business 2.2
issues, multinational corporation, profit, values 2.5
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, 2.7
decision-making, oral and written communication, public 6.1
speaking, reading for understanding, working in groups
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Session 1: A Sense of Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Purpose explain the concept of life roles 4.1 1.1
Students explore how skills, 1.2
interests, and values define express their skills, interests, and values 1.3
the various roles they will select maxims that help define their noble 2.1
play in their lives. purpose 2.2
Concepts: career choices, interests, life roles, 2.5
maxim, noble purpose, skills, values, world of 2.7
work 6.1
Skills: analyzing information, building self-
confidence, oral and written communication,
working in groups
Session 2: What Do You Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Value? define their values 1.1 1.1
Students examine how 4.1 1.2
personal values influence Concepts: career choices, life values, values, 1.3
work preferences and work values Personal 2.1
analyze value scenarios. Finance 2.2
Skills: analyzing information, building self- 1.1
confidence, oral and written communication, 2.5
working in groups 2.7
6.1
Session 3: What's in a Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Name? Jobs vs. Careers explain the differences between a job and a 4.1 1.1
Students differentiate career with a noble purpose 1.2
between a job and a career. 1.3
understand that their skills, interests, and 2.1
values align with multiple career options
2.2
Concepts: career, job, noble purpose, transitional 2.5
job 2.7
6.1
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data,
oral and written communication, public speaking,
working in groups
Session 4: The World of Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Work identify a way to structure the world of work 4.1 1.1
Students investigate the Personal 1.2
requirements, analyze their skills, interests, and values, and Finance 1.3
explore career clusters, pathways, and careers
responsibilities, and growth 1.1 2.1
potential related to various Concepts: career, career cluster, pathway 2.2
careers. 2.5
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, 2.7
oral and written communication, public speaking, 6.1
working in groups
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Session 5: Your Decisions Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Students apply the follow a decision-making process to make 4.1 1.1
decision-making process. choices about work 1.2
1.3
Concepts: career, career cluster, career options, 2.1
decision-making process, noble purpose 2.2
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, 2.5
oral and written communication, public speaking, 2.7
working in groups 6.1
Session 6: Your Code of Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Conduct explain how personal ethics can affect 1.1 1.1
Students establish an business decisions 4.1 1.2
ethical code of conduct. 1.3
Concepts: code of conduct, ethical qualities, 2.1
ethics, mission, values statement 2.2
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, 2.5
oral and written communication, public speaking, 2.7
working in groups 6.1
Session 7: Take Action Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Students create an action make a decision about what they plan to do in 4.1 1.1
plan to decide how to the future 1.2
proceed towards a career. Personal 1.3
Concepts: action plan, career cluster, Mind Map, Finance 2.1
noble purpose, volunteer 1.1 2.2
2.1 2.5
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data,
oral and written communication, working in 2.7
groups 6.1
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Chapter 1: What Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
is Economics? describe the nature of human wants and how they are 1.1 1.1 1.1
Students examine satisfied 2.3 1.2 1.2
the role of identify and define the four factors of production 2.4 1.3 1.3
economics choices 2.5 2.1 2.1
define the meanings of scarcity and opportunity cost
in a market 4.1 2.2
economy. explain the key ideas in the economic way of thinking 2.5 Algebra II
explain what it means to think at the margin 2.7 1.1
6.1 1.2
describe the choices businesses face and a major goal
1.3
of business
identify the basic economic decisions facing all
societies
describe the two branches of economics
Concepts: entrepreneurship, factors of production,
macroeconomics, microeconomics, opportunity cost,
profit, scarcity, want-satisfaction chain
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, reading, working
in groups, writing
Chapter 2: Free Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Enterprise in the explain why private property, specialization, voluntary 1.1 1.1
United States exchange, the price system, market competition, and 2.2 1.2
entrepreneurship are considered the pillars of free 2.3 1.3
Students explain 2.4 2.1
how the circular enterprise
describe the nature of command, traditional, and mixed 2.5 2.2
flow of money 4.1 2.5
impacts a free economic systems
2.7
market economy. explain the three kinds of models economists use
6.1
describe how the circular flow of money, resources,
and products explains the function of a free market
economy
define money and explain its three functions
identify the goals of the U.S. economic system
Concepts: circular flow model, economic goals, free
enterprise, money, price system, values
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, reading, working
in groups, writing
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Chapter 3: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Demand explain the role prices play in a market economy 1.1 1.1
Students analyze define demand and describe how it illustrates the price 2.2 1.2
the impact of effect 2.3 1.3
demand in a market 2.4 2.1
explain why people buy more of something at lower
economy. 2.5 2.2
prices and less at higher prices 4.1 2.5
describe the relationship between individuals’ demands 2.7
and market demand 6.1
define the price elasticity of demand and explain what
determines it
describe the difference between the price effect and a
change in demand
Concepts: law of demand, market demand, price effect,
price elasticity of demand
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, reading, working
in groups, writing
Chapter 4: Supply Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students analyze describe how supply is related to opportunity cost 1.1 1.1 1.1
the impact of define supply and explain the price effect related to 2.3 1.2 1.2
supply in a market supply 2.4 1.3 1.3
economy. 2.5 2.1 2.1
explain why producers want to sell more of something
4.1 2.2
at higher prices and less at lower prices 2.5 Algebra II
describe the relationship between market supply and 2.7 1.1
the supplies of individual sellers 6.1 1.2
explain the price elasticity of supply and what 1.3
determines it
describe the difference between the price effect and a
change in supply
Concepts: incentive, law of supply, marginal costs,
market supply, opportunity costs, price effect, price
elasticity of supply
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, reading, working
in groups, writing
Chapter 5: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Market-Clearing describe how competitive markets ―clear‖ the amount 1.1 1.1 1.1
Price buyers want to purchase with the amount sellers want 2.3 1.2 1.2
Students analyze to sell 2.4 1.3 1.3
the impact of explain the nature of shortages and surpluses and how 2.5 2.1 2.1
supply and demand market competition eliminates them 4.1 2.2
in a market 2.5 Algebra II
describe how market-clearing prices motivate people to 1.1
economy. 2.7
produce goods and services 6.1 1.2
describe the kinds of changes that occur in demand and 1.3
supply, and how these changes affect market-clearing
prices
Concepts: incentives, market-clearing price, ration,
shortage, surplus
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, math
computation, reading, working in groups, writing
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Chapter 6: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Consumers, identify the two main sources of household income 1.1 1.1 1.1
Savers, and describe the factors that influence wealth accumulation 2.4 1.2 1.2
Investors 2.5 1.3 1.3
explain how personal budgets help people make good
Students analyze 4.1 2.1 2.1
personal spending choices as consumers and savers 6.1 2.2
decisions and identify options to consider when making saving and 2.5 Algebra II
analyze advertising investment decisions Personal 2.7 1.1
strategies. describe advantages and disadvantages of using credit Economics 6.1 1.2
1.1 1.3
explain how consumer interests are protected in our
2.1
economy 2.2
Concepts: annual percentage rate of interest (APR), 2.3
budget, consumer protection, finance charge, income, 3.1
investing, liquidity, saving, wealth 3.2
3.3
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking, 3.4
decision-making, following directions, math 4.1
computation, reading, working in groups, writing 4.2
4.3
4.4
Chapter 7: The Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Business of Free identify the characteristics of entrepreneurs 2.3 1.1
Enterprise explain the role of small business in the U.S. economy 2.4 1.2
Students explore 4.1 1.3
identify information that can be helpful in starting a
entrepreneurial 2.1
opportunities. small business 2.2
explain advantages and disadvantages of sole 2.5
proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations and 2.7
identify other types of business organizations 6.1
describe how large corporations are organized
Concepts: corporation, e-commerce, entrepreneur,
liability, partnership, sole proprietorship, stockholder
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, math
computation, reading, working in groups, writing
Chapter 8: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Financing a describe how financial markets help businesses obtain 2.2 1.1 1.1
Business capital resources 2.3 1.2 1.2
Students examine define equity and explain how it is used to finance 2.4 1.3 1.3
financial markets business growth 2.5 2.1 2.1
influence decision- 4.1 2.2
identify the ways businesses save Algebra II
making in business 4.2 2.5
firms define what a stock market is and describe why it is 2.7 1.1
important Personal 6.1 1.2
distinguish between a balance and an income statement Finance 1.3
1.1
Concepts: balance sheet, bonds, creditors, income 2.1
statement, initial public offerings (IPOs), loans, market, 4.1
net income, net worth, retained earnings, Securities and 4.3
Exchange Commission (SEC), stock ownership
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, reading, working
in groups, writing
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Chapter 9: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Production and define Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and how it is 2.1 1.1 1.1
Productivity measured 2.3 1.2 1.2
Students identify explain how Real GDP is calculated and what this 2.4 1.3 1.3
strategies to means 2.5 2.1 2.1
improve 4.1 2.2
explain how changes in Real GDP affect living Algebra II
productivity. 2.5
standards 2.7 1.1
define Real Per Capita GDP 6.1 1.2
define the meaning of productivity 1.3
identify ways in which businesses have improved
productivity
explain why production costs change as output changes
define the law of diminishing marginal returns and how
this law affects production costs
identify the point at which managers decide what to
produce
explain the benefits of economies of scale
Concepts: economies of scale, fixed costs, Gross
Domestic Product (GDP), labor productivity, law of
diminishing marginal returns, standard of living,
variable costs
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, math
computation, reading, working in groups, writing
Chapter 10: The Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
U.S. Labor Force describe how labor productivity enables businesses and 1.1 1.1
Students explore workers to earn more over time while providing better 2.1 1.2
how the labor force and lower-priced products 2.3 1.3
impacts a market describe major changes in the U.S. labor force over the 2.4 2.1
economy. past 100 years 2.5 2.2
4.1 2.5
identify what accounts for differences in wages and
2.7
salaries 3.1
identify non-market forces that affect the labor force 3.2
describe how unions arose in the U.S. and how their 3.3
growth was influenced by legislation 3.4
identify aspects of current labor-management relations 6.1
Concepts: collective bargaining, labor force, labor
unions, non-market forces, productivity, supply and
demand, working conditions
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, math
computation, reading, working in groups, writing
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Chapter 11: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Competition explain how a business is like a sports team in 1.1 1.1
Among Businesses competing in a market 2.3 1.2
Students analyze identify the four characteristics of a market structure 2.4 1.3
the impact of 2.5 2.1
explain how firms in the four types of market structure
marketing in a 4.1 2.2
market economy. make production and pricing decisions 4.2 2.5
describe why businesses merge and the kinds of 2.7
business mergers 3.1
explain how marketing helps businesses compete 3.2
identify the four P’s of marketing and explain what 3.3
they mean 3.4
6.1
Concepts: advertising, competition, market structure,
marketing, merger, monopoly, oligopoly
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, reading, working
in groups, writing
Chapter 12: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Government and describe the four referee roles the federal government 2.3 1.1 1.1
the United States fulfills in the economy 2.4 1.2 1.2
Economy explain how the federal government manages the 2.5 1.3 1.3
Students examine economy 4.1 2.1 2.1
the roles of 4.2 2.2
describe how the federal government spends and raises Algebra II
government in a 2.5
market economy. its money Personal 2.7 1.1
identify and define the two principles of taxation Finance 6.1 1.2
explain how proportional, progressive, and regressive 1.1 1.3
taxes differ 1.4
1.5
describe the justifications for and the criticisms of
federal deficits and the national debt
Concepts: deficits, referee role, management tasks,
national debt, taxes
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, math
computation, reading, working in groups, writing
Chapter 13: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Money and define money and describe its functions 2.2 1.1 1.1
Financial describe the kind of money in use in the United States 2.3 1.2 1.2
Institutions 2.4 1.3 1.3
explain the services banks and other financial
Students examine 2.5 2.1 2.1
the roles of institutions offer 4.1 2.2
financial describe how banks create money 4.2 2.5 Algebra II
institutions in a explain what the Federal Reserve System is and what it 2.7 1.1
market economy. does Personal 6.1 1.2
Finance 1.3
explain why the value of money changes
1.3
identify the nature of inflation and describe how people
are affected by it
Concepts: Federal Reserve System, financial
institutions, inflation, money, value of money
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, math
computation, reading, working in groups, writing
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Chapter 14: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Economic Stability identify and describe the major indicators economists 2.2 1.1
Students investigate use to measure the health of the economy 2.3 1.2
the impact of explain the components of the Gross Domestic Product 2.4 1.3
economic indicators 2.5 2.1
define unemployment and describe the types of
in a market 4.1 2.2
economy. unemployment 4.2 2.5
explain the tools of fiscal policy 2.7
explain the tools of monetary policy 6.1
describe the advantages and disadvantages of fiscal and
monetary policies
Concepts: business cycle, Consumer Price Index (CPI),
economic indicators, fiscal policy, Gross Domestic
Product (GDP), monetary policy
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, math
computation, reading, working in groups, writing
Chapter 15: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
International explain why international trade is considered a two- 1.2 1.1
Trade way street 2.3 1.2
Students investigate describe how imports and exports depend on each other 2.4 1.3
current issues and 2.5 2.1
explain how absolute and comparative advantage differ
developments in 3.2 2.2
international trade. explain why productivity is important in international 4.1 2.5
trade 4.2 2.7
identify the arguments for and against trade barriers 6.1
describe the purpose of international trade
organizations
explain the nature of exchange rates and why they
change
explain why a nation’s balance of payments always
balances
Concepts: absolute advantage, balance of payments,
comparative advantage, exchange rate, export, import,
opportunity cost, trade, trade barriers
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, math
computation, reading, working in groups, writing
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Chapter 16: Our Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Globalized World define and describe globalization 1.2 1.1
Students investigate identify the worldwide changes that have occurred as a 2.3 1.2
current issues and result of globalization 2.4 1.3
developments 2.5 2.1
explain the relationship between economic
related to 3.2 2.2
globalization. development and population growth 4.1 2.5
describe how China has changed its economy to 4.2 2.7
achieve greater prosperity 6.1
identify the concerns about income growth in less-
developed countries
explain the role property rights and markets can play in
the protection of environmental resources
describe how government can use market incentives to
protect the environment
Concepts: economic growth, economic productivity,
environmental protection, fair labor standards, free
trade, globalization, interdependence, living standards,
per capita Gross Domestic Product
Skills: active listening, brainstorming, critical thinking,
decision-making, following directions, math
computation, reading, working in groups, writing
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JA Success Skills
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Session 1: It’s My Life Objectives: The students will: Economic English I-IV
Students evaluate identify personal work-readiness skills s 1.1
resumes to recommend a complete a personal skills assessment 1.1 1.2
job candidate to be hired. 4.1 1.3
explore connections between their personal
2.1
assessment and their dreams, values, goals, and Personal 2.2
skills Finance 2.5
1.1 2.7
Concepts: Begin with the End in Mind, career,
choices, communication, interests, self-knowledge, 6.1
skills, transferable skill, values
Skills: analyzing information, critical thinking,
deductive reasoning, oral and written communication,
self-assessment, working in groups
Session 2: Listen Up Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Students explore how explore strategies of effective formal and informal 1.1
nonverbal workplace communication 1.2
communication impacts identify nonverbal communication uses and 1.3
interactions with others. implications 2.1
2.2
complete an informal self-assessment
2.5
Concepts: building rapport, careers, nonverbal 2.7
communication, Seek First to Understand Then to be 6.1
Understand
Skills: active listening, analyzing information, public
speaking, working in groups
Session 3: Stay Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Connected identify the role of cooperation, integrity, and 1.1
Students contribute to respect in effective teamwork 1.2
team efforts. evaluate strategies for working effectively with 1.3
others to achieve a mutual goal 2.1
2.2
complete an informal self-assessment
2.5
Concepts: effective teamwork, Synergize 2.7
6.1
Skills: analyzing points of view, brainstorming,
cooperation, interpreting information, problem-
solving
Session 4: Think Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Win/Win evaluate and apply effective speaking and listening 1.1
Students consider skills to resolve conflict 1.2
win/win, win/lose, and identify and implement win/win solutions to 1.3
lose/lose responses to conflict 2.1
conflict. 2.2
complete an informal self-assessment
2.5
Concepts: conflict resolution, lose situation, 2.7
negotiation, Think Win/Win, win situation 6.1
Skills: problem-solving, self-assessment, working in
groups
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Session 5: Work Smart Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Students implement identify and apply strategies necessary for 1.1
decision-making skills to effective problem-solving in real-life contexts 1.2
solve common workplace complete an informal self-assessment 1.3
problems. 2.1
Concepts: Be Proactive, proactive, problem solving 2.2
2.5
Skills: categorizing data, reflect and evaluate, self-
2.7
assessment, working in groups
6.1
Session 6: The Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Marketing Spin analyze and assess product advertising 1.1
Students prepare present selected products based on advertising 1.2
resumes. information 1.3
2.1
assess and evaluate personal information and
2.2
prepare a resume 2.5
Concepts: advertising, marketing, reflect and 2.7
evaluate, resume, Sharpen the Saw 3.1
3.2
Skills: oral communication, reflect and evaluate, self- 3..3
assessment, synthesizing and evaluating information, 3.4
working in groups 6.1
Session 7: It’s My Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Future identify effective interviewing skills 1.1
Students participate in evaluate peers and provide feedback 1.2
mock employment 1.3
reflect on the JA Success Skills experience
interviews. 2.1
Concepts: job interviews, Put First Things First, 2.2
reflect and evaluate 2.5
2.7
Skills: analyzing information, oral communication, 6.1
working in groups
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JA Titan
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Session 1: How Much? Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
How Many? explain how product price makes an impact on 2.4 1.1
Students explore how profits 1.2
price and production can describe how production can affect price, sales, 1.3
affect business and profit 2.1
performance. 2.2
Concepts: assembly line, break-even point, 2.5
business management, fixed costs, law of 2.7
diminishing returns, loss, price, product, 6.1
production, profit, resources, variable costs
Skills: data analysis, decision-making, oral
communication, working in groups
Session 2: How Much? Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
How Many? – The make informed business price and production 2.4 1.1
Simulation decisions 1.2
Students make decisions 1.3
about price and production Concepts: business management, fixed costs, law 2.1
levels using the JA Titan of diminishing returns, price, production, variable 2.2
computer simulation. costs 2.5
Skills: data analysis, decision-making, oral 2.7
communication, working in groups 6.1
Session 3: Cutting Edge Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Students design a explore why a business conducts research and 1.1 1.1
marketing plan. development 2.4 1.2
explain how businesses determine their target 4.1 1.3
markets and conduct market research 2.1
2.2
explain how marketing affects sales
2.5
identify key marketing strategies 2.7
Concepts: demographics, four P’s of marketing, 6.1
market research, marketing, product life cycle,
research and development, target market
Skills: analyzing information, critical thinking,
decision-making, oral communication, planning,
working in groups
Session 4: Cutting Edge Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
– The Simulation make informed research and development and 2.4 1.1
Students make decisions marketing decisions 1.2
about price, production, 1.3
and research and Concepts: demographics, four P’s of marketing, 2.1
development using the JA market research, marketing, price, production, 2.2
Titan computer product life cycle, research and development, target 2.5
simulation. market 2.7
Skills: analyzing information, critical thinking, 6.1
decision-making, oral communication, planning,
working in groups
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Session 5: Make an Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Investment discuss reasons that businesses use different 1.1 1.1 1.1
Students solicit capital capital investment strategies 2.4 1.2 1.2
investment. make recommendations for capital investment 2.5 1.3 1.5
based on set parameters 4.1 2.1 2.1
6.2 2.2
define charitable giving and explain why Algebra II
2.5
businesses make decisions to share their Personal 2.7 1.1
resources Finance 6.1 1.2
4.3 1.5
Concepts: business management, capital
investment, cash flow, charitable giving, investors
Skills: analyzing information, critical thinking,
data analysis, decision-making, mathematical
skills, oral communication, working in groups
Session 6: Make an Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Investment – The make business decisions by applying their 1.1 1.1 1.1
Simulation knowledge to a business simulation 2.4 1.2 1.2
Students make decisions use what they have learned about price, 2.5 1.3 1.5
about capital investment, production, research and development, 4.1 2.1 2.1
price, production, research marketing, capital investment, and charitable 6.2 2.2
and development, and 2.5 Algebra II
giving to make business decisions using the JA Personal 1.1
charitable giving using the Titan computer simulation 2.7
JA Titan computer Finance 6.1 1.2
simulation. Concepts: business management, capital 4.3 1.5
investment, cash flow, charitable giving,
demographics, four P’s of marketing, market
research, marketing, price, production, product life
cycle, research and development, target market
Skills: analyzing information, critical thinking,
data analysis, decision-making, mathematical
skills, oral communication, planning, working in
groups
Session 7: JA Titan of Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Industry – The demonstrate how business decisions affect 1.1 1.1
Competition business performance 2.4 1.2
Students make decisions react appropriately to decisions made by other 2.5 1.3
about capital investment, 4.1 2.1
businesses
price, production, research 6.2 2.2
and development, and Concepts: business management, capital 2.5
charitable giving using the Personal 2.7
investment, cash flow, charitable giving,
Finance
JA Titan computer demographics, four P’s of marketing, market 6.1
simulation. 4.3
research, marketing, price, production, product life
cycle, research and development, target market
Skills: analyzing information, critical thinking,
data analysis, decision-making, mathematical
skills, oral communication, planning, working in
groups
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JA Personal Finance
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Session 1: A Month in Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
the Life Explain the purpose of setting goals 6.1 1.1 3.1
Examine the concept of 1.2
budgeting and how Make wise financial decisions that meet personal Personal 1.3
goals Finance
daily choices affect the 2.1
ability to save for the 2.1 2.2
Concepts: budget, expense, financial choices, fixed
future. 2.2 2.5
expenses, goal, income, pay yourself first, periodic
2.3 2.7
expenses, saving, spending, variable expenses
2.4 6.1
Skills: decision making, financial planning, mathematic
computation, organization, working in groups
Session 2: From Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Dreams to Reality Explain the difference between income and growth 6.1 1.1
Compare investment investments 1.2
options to plan for Personal 1.3
future saving and Demonstrate a basic understanding of various Finance 2.1
investment options 2.1
investing. 2.2
Plan investment strategies for today and for the 2.2 2.5
future 2.4 2.7
3.1 6.1
Concepts: financial institution, growth investment, 4.1
income investment, investment, interest, interest rate, 4.2
investing, principal, rate of return, savings account 4.3
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, oral 4.4
and written communication, public speaking, working in
groups
Session 3: Your Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Credit, Your Future Describe the advantages and disadvantages of credit 6.1 1.1
Compare credit options 1.2
and make decisions to Plan how to use credit now and in the future Personal 1.3
avoid common credit Finance 2.1
Concepts: consumer, credit, credit report, financial
pitfalls. 2.1 2.2
choices, installment loan, mortgage, student loan
2.4 2.5
Skills: analyzing information, oral and written 3.1 2.7
communication, public speaking, working in groups 3.3 6.1
3.4
3.5
Session 4: The Case of Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
the Missing Identify List the dangers of identity theft 6.1 1.1
Evaluate behavior that 1.2
contributes to identity Recognize threats to good credit and avoid them Personal 1.3
theft and determine Finance 2.1
Concepts: fraud, fraud alert, identity theft, phishing
necessary actions to 2.1 2.2
protect a person’s Skills: analyzing information, oral and written 3.2 2.5
identity. communication, public speaking, working in groups 2.7
6.1
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Session 5: Protect Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Yourself Examine and describe the basic types of insurance 6.1 1.1
Classify types of 1.2
insurance and identify Determine current and future insurance needs Personal 1.3
how each type provides Finance 2.1
Concepts: insurance, insurance policy
protection. 2.1 2.2
Skills: analyzing information, oral and written 2.5 2.5
communication, reading comprehension 2.7
6.1
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JA Exploring Economics
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Arts
Session 1: Economic Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Systems--Who Makes Analyze the impact of a society’s economic system on 2.1 1.1
the Big Decisions? the decisions it makes about the production, 2.2 1.2
Examine how the distribution, and consumption of goods and services. 2.3 1.3
economic system a 2.4 2.1
society uses for Evaluate how the following characteristics affect the 2.5 2.2
efficiency of a market: money, private property, limited
production, distribution, 3.1 2.5
government, exchange of resources in available
and consumption of 3.4 2.6
markets, and entrepreneurship
goods and services 4.1 2.7
significantly affects the Concepts: command economy, distribution, economic 4.2 6.1
individuals in that systems, economics, market economy, production
society.
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, decision-
making, evaluating alternatives, oral and written
communication, reading for understanding, working in
groups
Session 2: Supply and Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Demand--What's It Review the concepts of supply and demand. 2.1 1.1
Worth to You? 2.3 1.2
Illustrate the impact of Define the term market-clearing price. 2.4 1.3
supply and demand on Demonstrate the interaction between supply and 2.5 2.1
the economy by demand in a free-market economy. 4.1 2.2
participating in an Respond to real-life examples of price and other market 2.5
economic situation forces that influence supply and demand and the 2.7
using real-life market-clearing price. 6.1
examples.
Concepts: demand, economics, market-clearing price,
supply, supply and demand
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, decision-
making, evaluating alternatives, listening for
understanding, oral and written communication, working
in groups
Session 3: Supply and Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Demand--The JA Explain the interaction between supply and demand in 2.1 1.1
Market Game a free-market economy, with the market’s drive toward 2.3 1.2
Demonstrate the the market-clearing price. 2.4 1.3
interaction of supply 2.5 2.1
and demand and how Apply real-life examples of market forces that 4.1 2.2
influence supply and demand
market forces affect the 2.5
prices of products. Concepts: demand, economics, market-clearing price, 2.7
. supply 6.1
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, charting,
decision-making, graphing, negotiating, oral and written
communication, working in groups
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Session 4: Saving, Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Spending, and Recognize ways to earn and increase wealth through 2.2 1.1
Investing saving and investing. 2.3 1.2
Explore concepts 2.4 1.3
related to consumers, Analyze examples of wealth acquired through saving 4.1 2.1
and investing.
savers, and investors, 6.1 2.2
including how wealth Evaluate different methods of saving and investing, 2.5
increases in different including varied risk and rewards. Personal 2.6
saving and investing Finance 2.7
Concepts: banks as borrower and lender, economics, 1.1
options. Compare the investing options, risk versus reward, saving options, 6.1
characteristics, risks, 2.14.1
simple interest 4.2
and rewards of several
options. Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, decision- 4.3
making, oral and written communication, public speaking, 4.4
reading for understanding, working in groups
Session 5: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Government's Role in Categorize public versus private goods, and explain 2.3 1.1
the Market why governments intervene in the economy by 2.4 1.2
Analyze the effect of providing public goods. 2.5 1.3
government on the 4.1 2.1
economy, including Express why individuals and businesses pay taxes. 4.2 2.2
intervention through the Analyze the impact of the government’s role in 6.1 2.5
production of public protecting private property. 2.7
goods and services, Personal 6.1
Concepts: economics, free-rider problem, non-rivalry, Finance
taxes, and its role in private property, public vs. private goods, public vs.
protecting private 1.4
private sector, taxes 1.5
property.
Skills: analyzing information, categorizing data, decision-
making, oral and written communication, public speaking,
working in groups
Session 6: Money, Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Inflation, and the CPI Define inflation and demonstrate its connection to the 2.1 1.1 1.1
Learn about inflation availability and value of money in a market, as well as 2.2 1.2 1.2
and its effect on prices, its effect on prices and consumer purchasing power. 2.3 1.3 1.5
consumer purchasing 2.4 2.1 2.1
power, the willingness Explain and calculate how the Consumer Price Index 2.5 2.2
(CPI) measures consumer prices. Algebra II
of financial institutions 4.1 2.5
to loan money, and how Recognize that inflation can impair a market economy 4.2 2.7 1.1
the Consumer Price by affecting consumer confidence and funds available 6.1 1.2
Index (CPI) monitors for investment. Personal 1.5
inflation. Finance
Concepts: consumer price index (CPI), consumer 1.1
purchasing power, economics, Federal Reserve System, 1.3
inflation, inflation rate, percentage change, United States
Bureau Of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Skills: analyzing information categorizing data, oral and
written communication, public speaking, reading for
understanding, solving algebraic equations, working in
pairs
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Session 7: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
International Trade Describe the significance of international trade. 1.2 1.1
Compare trade policies 2.1 1.2
and the global economy Analyze the impact of trade on national and 2.3 1.3
international utility.
based on the increased 2.4 2.1
utility (satisfaction) of Concepts: economic isolationism, economics, 2.5 2.2
international trade. international trade, regional trade, trade restrictions, tariff, 3.1 2.5
utility, world trade 3.2 2.7
3.3 6.1
Skills: categorizing data, evaluating information, 3.4
negotiating, oral and written communication, public 4.2
speaking, working in groups
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JA Company Program
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Meeting 1: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students determine determine how fundamental leadership principles create an 1.1 1.1 1.1
company values. effective company environment 2.4 1.2 1.2
identify the company’s departmental structure and associated 4.1 1.3 1.5
leadership roles 6.1 2.1 2.1
2.2 3.1
discuss the company’s values Personal 2.5 3.2
consider a company name Finance 2.7 3.3
discuss the company’s Capitalization Plan 4.3 6.1
Algebra II
Concepts: board of directors, book value, capital, corporation, 1.1
dividend, leadership, liquidation, shareholders, stock, stock 1.2
certificate, values, vision, mission 1.5
3.1
Skills: reading for understanding, oral and written
communication, working in groups
Meeting 2: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Students form a classify the components of a Business Opportunity 1.1 1.1
company and identify department responsibilities 2.4 1.2
determine department 4.1 1.3
approve the company Charter Application and Bylaws
responsibilities. 6.1 2.1
initiate a Company Capitalization plan 2.2
Personal 2.5
Concepts: bylaws, board of directors, bookkeeping, business Finance
plan, capital, charter, dividend, human resources, liquidation, 2.7
4.3 6.1
marketing, parliamentary procedure, production, profit, public
relations
Skills: analyzing and interpreting information, critical reading,
working in groups
Meeting 3: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Students conduct conduct market research to isolate a target market 1.1 1.1
market research and develop a market survey 2.4 1.2
develop a business 4.1 1.3
analyze product options
plan. 6.1 2.1
generate questions regarding each department’s Business Plan 2.2
Concepts: market research, market survey 2.5
2.7
Skills: product analysis, interpretation of information, working 6.1
in groups
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Meeting 4: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students select a complete the Product Evaluation Form 2.4 1.1 1.1
product and establish create sales goals for the company and individuals 4.1 1.2 1.2
sales goals. 6.1 1.3 1.5
finalize and submit department Business Plans
2.1 2.1
select a JA company product 2.2 3.1
Concepts: break-even point, cost-benefit analysis, fixed costs, 2.5 3.2
gross profit, material cost per unit, net price, product evaluation, 2.7 3.3
sales commission, variable costs 6.1
Algebra II
Skills: gathering and organizing information, synthesizing and 1.1
evaluating data, working in groups 1.2
1.5
3.1
Meeting 5: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students participate initiate the organization and/or production of the product 2.4 1.1 1.1
in a business meeting maintain accurate, organized department records of all 4.1 1.2 1.2
and approve a transactions 6.1 1.3 1.5
business plan. 2.1 2.1
Concepts: business plan, meeting agenda, parliamentary 2.2
procedure 2.5 Algebra II
2.7 1.1
Skills: working in groups, oral and written communication, 1.2
6.1
public speaking, synthesizing and evaluating information 1.5
Meeting 6: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students initiate initiate purchasing materials for production 2.4 1.1 1.1
company operations. prepare records needed for company operations 4.1 1.2 1.2
6.1 1.3 1.5
identify the Sales Order Forms and the product sales process
2.1 2.1
Concepts: business plan, production, sales 2.2
2.5 Algebra II
Skills: listening, making observations, oral and written 2.7 1.1
communication, working in groups 6.1 1.2
1.5
Meeting 7: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students implement refine and implement all aspects of the company Business 2.4 1.1 1.1
the business plan. Plan 4.1 1.2 1.2
prepare to sell the product to the defined target market 6.1 1.3 1.5
2.1 2.1
continue production
2.2
maintain accurate, organized records of all transactions 2.5 Algebra II
2.7 1.1
Concepts: business plan, production, sales 1.2
6.1
Skills: oral and written communication, making observations, 1.5
working in groups
Meeting 8: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students implement identify effective sales techniques and strategies 2.4 1.1 1.1
sales strategies. recognize ineffective production strategies and adjust 4.1 1.2 1.2
accordingly 6.1 1.3 1.5
2.1 2.1
Concepts: close, production, sales call, sales strategies 2.2
2.5 Algebra II
Skills: oral and written communication, brainstorming, public 1.1
2.7
speaking, working in groups 1.2
6.1
1.5
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Meeting 9: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students evaluate continue sales and production of product 2.4 1.1 1.1
business actions and refine departmental strategies 4.1 1.2 1.2
propose changes to 6.1 1.3 1.5
company operations. Concepts: best practices, group assessment, production 2.1 2.1
2.2
Skills: synthesizing and evaluating information, making Algebra II
2.5
observations, working in groups 1.1
2.7
6.1 1.2
1.5
Meeting 10: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students prepare an identify and evaluate production and inventory needs for the 2.4 1.1 1.1
annual report. final product sales 4.1 1.2 1.2
begin to prepare all liquidation forms and records needed for 6.1 1.3 1.5
the Annual Report 2.1 2.1
2.2 3.1
Concepts: annual report, liquidation, production 2.5 3.2
2.7 3.3
Skills: evaluating and synthesizing information, interpreting
6.1
production inventory, working in groups Algebra II
1.1
1.2
1.5
3.1
Meeting 11: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Students reflect on explore the JA Student Center and JA Career Assessment 2.4 1.1
the JA experience tools 4.1 1.2
and consider personal create a Personal Action Plan 6.1 1.3
entrepreneurial 2.1
complete all Liquidation Reports Personal
opportunities. 2.2
compile the Annual Report Finance 2.5
1.1 2.7
Concepts: action plan, business opportunities, entrepreneur
6.1
Skills: individual and company reflection and evaluation,
interpreting information, self-assessment
Meeting 12: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Students liquidate distribute stockholder dividends 2.4 1.1
company assets and celebrate their company’s success 4.1 1.2
present the Annual 6.1 1.3
Report. Concepts: liquidation, parliamentary procedure 2.1
Personal 2.2
Skills: individual and company reflection, group and self- Finance 2.5
assessment, synthesizing and evaluating information, working in 4.3 2.7
groups
6.1
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JA Job Shadow
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Session 1: Perfect Match Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Students conduct mock identify and evaluate skills based on personal 1.1
interviews. experience 1.2
demonstrate effective interviewing skills 1.3
2.1
Concepts: interests, interview, resume, skills 2.2
2.5
Skills: analyzing information, critical thinking, oral
2.7
and written communication, public speaking, working
6.1
in groups
Session 2: Now What? Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Students prepare a resume prepare a personal resume 1.1
in preparation for Job evaluate work-readiness skills 1.2
Shadow site visit. 1.3
Concepts: career cluster, resume, work-readiness 2.1
skills 2.2
2.5
Skills: analyzing and interpreting information,
2.7
brainstorming, self-assessment
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
6.1
Session 3: Looking Back Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Students complete a evaluate their personal progress 1.1
personal action plan. prepare a business thank-you note 1.2
1.3
Concepts: reflect and evaluate 2.1
2.2
Skills: goal-setting, self-assessment, written
2.5
communication
2.7
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
6.1
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2.5
1.1
Concepts: business plan, production, sales 2.7
6.1 1.2
Skills: oral and written communication, making observations, 1.5
working in groups
Meeting 8: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students implement identify effective sales techniques and strategies 2.4 1.1 1.1
sales strategies. recognize ineffective production strategies and adjust 4.1 1.2 1.2
6.1 1.3 1.5
accordingly
2.1 2.1
Concepts: close, production, sales call, sales strategies 2.2
Algebra II
2.5
Skills: oral and written communication, brainstorming, public 1.1
2.7
speaking, working in groups 1.2
6.1
1.5
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Meeting 9: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students evaluate continue sales and production of product 2.4 1.1 1.1
business actions and 4.1 1.2 1.2
refine departmental strategies
propose changes to 6.1 1.3 1.5
company operations. Concepts: best practices, group assessment, production 2.1 2.1
2.2
Skills: synthesizing and evaluating information, making Algebra II
2.5
observations, working in groups 1.1
2.7
1.2
6.1
1.5
Meeting 10: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV Algebra I
Students prepare an identify and evaluate production and inventory needs for the 2.4 1.1 1.1
annual report. final product sales 4.1 1.2 1.2
6.1 1.3 1.5
begin to prepare all liquidation forms and records needed for
the Annual Report 2.1 2.1
2.2 3.1
Concepts: annual report, liquidation, production 2.5 3.2
2.7 3.3
Skills: evaluating and synthesizing information, interpreting 6.1
production inventory, working in groups Algebra II
1.1
1.2
1.5
3.1
Meeting 11: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Students reflect on explore the JA Student Center and JA Career Assessment 2.4 1.1
the JA experience tools 4.1 1.2
and consider personal create a Personal Action Plan 6.1 1.3
entrepreneurial 2.1
opportunities. complete all Liquidation Reports Personal 2.2
compile the Annual Report Finance 2.5
1.1
Concepts: action plan, business opportunities, entrepreneur 2.7
6.1
Skills: individual and company reflection and evaluation,
interpreting information, self-assessment
Meeting 12: Objectives: The students will: Economics English I-IV
Students liquidate distribute stockholder dividends 2.4 1.1
company assets and celebrate their company’s success 4.1 1.2
present the Annual 6.1 1.3
Report. Concepts: liquidation, parliamentary procedure 2.1
Personal 2.2
Skills: individual and company reflection, group and self- Finance 2.5
assessment, synthesizing and evaluating information, working in 4.3
2.7
groups
6.1
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JA Job Shadow
S ocial English
Description Key Learning Objectives Mathematics
S tudies Language Arts
Session 1: Perfect Match Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Students conduct mock identify and evaluate skills based on personal 1.1
interviews. experience 1.2
1.3
demonstrate effective interviewing skills
2.1
Concepts: interests, interview, resume, skills 2.2
2.5
Skills: analyzing information, critical thinking, oral 2.7
and written communication, public speaking, working 6.1
in groups
Session 2: Now What? Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Students prepare a resume prepare a personal resume 1.1
in preparation for Job 1.2
evaluate work-readiness skills
Shadow site visit. 1.3
Concepts: career cluster, resume, work-readiness 2.1
skills 2.2
2.5
Skills: analyzing and interpreting information, 2.7
brainstorming, self-assessment
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
6.1
Session 3: Looking Back Objectives: The students will: English I-IV
Students complete a evaluate their personal progress 1.1
personal action plan. 1.2
prepare a business thank-you note
1.3
Concepts: reflect and evaluate 2.1
2.2
Skills: goal-setting, self-assessment, written 2.5
communication 2.7
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
6.1
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