Middle Grade Programs

Junior Achievement's Middle Grade Programs teach sixth through eighth grade students the importance of economics. Students participate in hands-on exercises that encourage career considerations and emphasize the importance of.  Volunteers serve as role models and enrich the activities with their knowledge of life and business.

Middle School Programs                   

(6 required classroom visits)                 

JA America Works™ (6th-8th)                     

Helps students understand the impact entrepreneurs exerted on the economy during America's early years. Using a thematic approach, students explore how entrepreneurs' contributions in the areas of communication, immigration, transportation industrialization, agriculture, and natural resources helped shape the nation.

JA Global Marketplace® (6th-8th)                

provides practical information about how international trade works and how it affects students' daily lives.

*JA Economics for Success® (6th-8th)                     

explores personal finance and students' education and career options based on their skills, interests and values.

*JA It's My Business!® (Afterschool)                     

emphasizes entrepreneurship while providing a strong focus on social studies, reading and writing skills. Students are encouraged to use critical thinking to learn entrepreneural skills that support positive attitudes as they explore and enhance their career aspirations. 

JA BizKid$™

BizKids, a new TV series that shows YOU how to make and manage money.   Visit www.bizkids.com to find out more information.

*Can be used in middle and/or high school