JA Programs
All JA curriculum is listed below. If desired, you can filter by first selecting a grade level, then a pathway.
Learn How You Can VolunteerJA Our City® introduces third-grade students to financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and grade-level social studies learning objectives, including how people manage their money and the importance of economic exchange within a city. (Grade 3) LEARNING EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS -- A flexible model designed to support multiple learning environments -- Five 45-minute sessions -- Experiential, engaging in-class activities that support learning objectives, including digital and physical board games, mapping activities, and role-plays -- School-to-home activities that extend the lessons from the classroom to students’ families and their own communities -- Elementary-appropriate content in financial literacy with entrepreneurship woven throughout -- A fun sing-along video to get students up and moving in the classroom, while reinforcing financial literacy concepts.
JA Our Nation® introduces students to essential aspects of our nation’s economy, skill development, career exploration, and community involvement. Through hands-on games and activities, students will discover how their skills and actions contribute to their own success and to the economy. (Grade 5) JA Our Nation offers flexible implementation options to meet the needs of students and teachers in a variety of use cases. It includes five 45-minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout.
JA Our Region® helps students explore how regional differences shape job opportunities, resource use, trade, and consumer choices. It shows students how their choices can contribute to their local and regional economies. (Grade 4) JA Our Region offers flexible implementation options to meet the needs of students and teachers in a variety of use cases. It includes five 45-minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout.