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Community and Economy Unit PlanCommunity and Economy Unit Plan
Publisher
Junior Achievement
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4th - 6th
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Social Studies & History
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3 days
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Community and Economy

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What does it take to make a town run smoothly each and every day? Scholars create their own Biztown with hands-on interactive activities. Using games, demonstrations, and decision-making skills, they learn what resources they need for a functioning economy—all while balancing the needs of the community as a whole.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

the economy, building community, economic principles

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Group size is best at four or less
  • Invite local business people to assist the groups in the activities of JA Biztown and define what makes a community 

Classroom Considerations

  • All three lessons use the game pieces and materials; keep them in a central location

Pros

  • Provides printable materials, worksheets, and gaming forms for classroom use
  • Contains assessments and answer keys for teacher instruction 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.4.3 RI.4.7 RI.5.3 RF.4.4.c RF.5.4.c W.4.1.a W.4.1.b W.4.2.a W.4.2.d W.4.2.e W.5.2.a W.5.2.d W.5.2.e W.5.4 SL.4.2 SL.4.3 SL.4.5 SL.5.2 SL.5.3 SL.5.5 L.4.6 L.5.6 W.6.2.a 4.NF.B.3.d 5.NF.A.2

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