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Our Family

An overview of families and their economic responsibilities. The program identifies what a family is and how family members work together. Students learn what families need and want, where they can get their needs and wants met, and what types of jobs family members hold

  • Total Number of hours 6

  • Number of hours per week 1

  • Target Age Group 6-12

Objectives

  • Identify what family is

  • Recognize how people live and work together in a family

  • Explain the difference between a need and a want

  • Interpret map of symbols

  • Place various kinds of symbols for businesses and services on a map

  • Recognize how family members depend on various businesses to provide their needs and wants

  • Explain the difference between a need and a want

  • Identify where people work at jobs

  • Become familiar with the meaning of tools and skills

  • Recognize that using tools on the job requires such skills as reading, writing, using numbers and listening to others

Content of the Program

  • Family

  • Work

  • Listening responsively

  • Matching

  • Scarcity

  • Needs

  • Wants

  • Economic incentives

  • Differentiating

  • Interdependence

  • Business

  • Recognizing symbols

  • Following directions

  • Jobs

  • Employment

  • Human resources

  • Analyzing information

  • Tools

  • Skills

  • Making decisions

Methodology

A combination of traditional theory with practical hands-on activities supported by software programs and the presence of a volunteer business consultant. Activities include: discussions, games, video projection, creative activities, tests, questionnaires, team work, role plays.

 

Premises and Equipment Needed

  • Standard classroom.

  • Also see Training materials

  • Access to Video from time to time.

Educators and Other Human Resources Needed

  • Teachers of Economics, Civic Studies, Geography/History, and/or English

  • Volunteer Business Consultants (experienced businesspeople/ parents/ university graduates) trained by Junior Achievement International

Literature and Other Training Material

  • Guide for Consultants and Teachers

  • Teacher Envelope (Guide, Business Journals, Letter Home, Comments Form, Pre- and Post –program Questionnaire)

  • Name Tags

  • Rico and His Friends Like to Play book

  • Boxes of Crayons

  • Student self portraits

  • Junior Achievement banner

  • Our Family Poster

  • Our Family Sticker sheets

  • Our family Student Book

  • Need/Want flashcard sheets

  • Need/Want pictures

  • Needs/Wants worksheest

  • Large map symbols

  • Map Symbol stickers sheets

  • Job scenes

  • Cover for Our Families Jobs class book

  • Ready to Work Toolbox label

  • Talking Tools pictures

  • Talking Tools flashcard sheets

  • Talking tools audiocassette

  • Certificates of Achievement

  • Achievement pins

  • Comments form

© JA Macedonia, 2005.