Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:
-- Identify the purpose of a city.
-- Compare and contrast the choices people have with money.
-- Describe how money moves in the city.
JA Our City is recommended for third-grade students. The learning experience 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.
JA Learning Experiences support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.
JA Program Details
After School
Virtual
Virtual Implementation
Remote classroom is available for JA Our City.Program Resources
- Descripción General de la Experiencia de Aprendizaje JA Our City
- Educator Resources
- JA Our City Learning Experience Brief
- JA Our City Learning Experience Overview
- JA Resource Center for Volunteers and Educators
- JA Save the City
- Resumen de la Experiencia de Aprendizaje JA Our City
- STEM Guide for JA Learning Experiences
- Volunteer Resources
Alignment with Standards
Common Core Standards
For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievement's curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.
Main Correlation and Standards PageNational Standards
While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.
Personal Financial Education: JA Our CityState Standards
Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your state's standards, explore the options below.
Scope and Sequence
Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.