JA Biztown is back at ANCHOR!!
JA BizTown® combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular learning experience allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students are able to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.
Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:
— Discuss the roles they play as citizens, workers, and consumers in their community and relate those roles to the free enterprise system.
— Discuss the importance of citizen rights and responsibilities in a community.
— Demonstrate a basic understanding of the free enterprise system.
— Build money management skills through a practical knowledge of economic concepts and banking practices.
— Develop an understanding of basic business practices and responsibilities.
— Display the soft skills necessary for successful participation in the world of work.
ANCHOR Biztown class details:
- Thursdays, from 1pm to 2:30pm.
- Start date: January 9th.
- Biztown visit date: April 18th.
- Debriefing: April 24th (last class).
- Location: Balm Baptist Church.
- Cost: $15/student. Includes visit and workbook. ($16 if paid via Paypal)
- Grades: 5th-6th, up to 8th if not previously attended and spots available
- Parent requirements: Parents are required to teach, assist or assist in the care of younger siblings during class time.
- Students are required to complete homework for this class. Attendance is required for all classes (absences must be justified and students will need to catch up on class work). There will not be class on February 13th or March 20th
- Registration is now open for current ANCHOR members (new members will be accepted if spots are available).