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What does it take to make a town run smoothly each and every day? Scholars create their own Biztown with hands-on interactive activities. Using games, demonstrations, and decision-making skills, they learn what resources they need for a functioning economy—all while balancing the needs of the community as a whole.
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Instructional Ideas
- Group size is best at four or less
- Invite local business people to assist the groups in the activities of JA Biztown and define what makes a community
Classroom Considerations
- All three lessons use the game pieces and materials; keep them in a central location
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- Provides printable materials, worksheets, and gaming forms for classroom use
- Contains assessments and answer keys for teacher instruction
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