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Our Region

A study of state and regional economics, businesses and resources. The program examines the production and distribution of goods and services in a region and shows how resources are important to operating a business. Students learn about the flow of money through the economy and that businesses and industries are interdependent. They solve basic business problems in a regional economy.

  • Total Number of hours 6

  • Number of hours per week 1

  • Target Age Group 6-12

Objectives

  • Name things of value

  • Identify things of value as resources

  • Classify resources as natural human and capital

  • Discover that resources are found in a region

  • Analyze resources in different regions

  • Generate a list of resources

  • Recognize that businesses combine the three types of resources to make products

  • Recognize economic interdependence in a region

  • Recognize the difference between a good and a service

  • Identify resources involved in producing a good or service

  • Define income and expenses

  • Demonstrate how business tracks income and expenses

  • Solve simple business problem

  • Identify a variety of business income and expenses

  • Recognize the importance of profits to businesses

Content of the Program

  • Economy

  • Region

  • Human resources

  • Natural Resources

  • Capital Resources

  • Defining Resource

  • Naming types of resources

  • Labeling resources

  • Creating Pictograph

  • Goods

  • Services

  • Conducting Research

  • Compiling Data

  • Income

  • Expenses

  • Taxes

  • Interpreting Data

  • Decision

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

  • Junior Achievement Poster

  • Table Tents

  • Regional Resources Poster

  • What Are Resources Worksheets

  • Resources Guides

  • Resources Transparencies

  • Resource Hunt Worksheets

  • Photo Resources Worksheets

  • Using Resources Worksheets

  • Yo-Yo

  • The Wednesday Report worksheet

  • Games Envelope containing 5 games

  • Achievement pins

  • Comments form

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