JA BizTown Program Overview

JA BizTown is an experiential program for fifth graders to learn about business, community, and economy. Students take on adult roles, like being a mayor, and engage in activities such as writing checks and using debit cards. They learn financial literacy, including managing bank accounts and understanding credit. The program aims to teach students how the economy works and their role in it, preparing them for future participation in their communities.

What is the primary focus of the JA BizTown program?

• Learning about different cultures

• Focusing on sports and physical education

• Providing an experiential understanding of business and community functions

• Teaching students about history

What role did the student play in JA BizTown?

• The mayor

• A teacher

• A banker

• A shopkeeper

What did the student enjoy about being the mayor in JA BizTown?

• The opportunity to learn new languages

• The ability to travel

• The fun of experiencing adult responsibilities

• The chance to play sports

What is one of the activities students can do in JA BizTown?

• Go camping

• Go swimming

• Go shopping and work

• Go hiking

What financial skill did students learn in JA BizTown?

• How to paint a picture

• How to cook a meal

• How to plant a tree

• How to write a check

What is one of the financial literacy components taught in JA BizTown?

• Understanding weather patterns

• Studying animal behavior

• Learning about ancient history

• Managing a bank account

What is a key component of financial literacy taught in JA BizTown?

• Learning to play chess

• Understanding credit and credit scores

• Practicing yoga

• Studying the solar system

How do students repay their business loans in JA BizTown?

• By selling personal items

• By asking their parents

• By generating revenue in their business

• By borrowing more money

What is the ultimate goal for students participating in JA BizTown?

• To learn how to play musical instruments

• To understand the economy and their role in it

• To travel the world

• To become famous

What do students learn about the economy in JA BizTown?

• How to design clothes

• How businesses work together and their role in the economy

• How to cook traditional dishes

• How to build a house