Top 10 Things to Know About the JA BizTown Curriculum
- It has been streamlined to 17 lessons classified as in-class and homework assignments.
- The thematic units remain the same; Community & Economy, Financial Literacy, Work & Career Readiness and Business Management.
- The lessons are inquiry-based application lessons, engaging the students in research and collaboration.
- Electronic banking has been added to the existing foundation of financial concepts.
- Students learn about the advantages and disadvantages of using debit cards.
- Teacher resources are now color-coded and more user-friendly.
- Digital classroom resources that can be downloaded by educators.
- Common Core Standards for ELA and mathematics are embedded within the curriculum and designed to be referenced easily.
- A lesson has been added for students to explore STEM-related and high-demand jobs, utilizing hands-on activities to engage critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Students are provided more practical, financial and job-related skills within the classroom as a preparation for their simulation.