JA in a Day - Lockheed Martin
On October 2, 2009, volunteers from Lockheed Martin converged on San Miguel Elementary School in Sunnyvale
to teach the students a thing or two about business.
34 volunteers, 449 students across 23 classes made for a lively day.
For the elementary students - "Ourselves" introduced the economic roles of individuals through compelling stories about helping, working, earning, and saving along with hands-on activities to engage the students.
The 1st graders learned about "Our Families" - the role of families in the local economy. JA volunteers use a combination of pictures, stickers, and flashcards to engage students in activities about needs and wants, jobs, tools and skills, and interdependence.
The 2nd graders learned about "Our Community" and examine responsibilities and economic opportunities available within a community. Through hands-on activities, the students learn about workers, the work they perform, why workers are paid, what taxes are and how they are used, and where to save money.
The 3rd graders learned about "Our City" and to consider economic development, local businesses, and career opportunities. In this lesson plan, the students construct paper buildings, map out a city, write newspaper articles, plan their own restaurants, and examine why banks are important.
The 4th graders learned about "Our Region" - which explains the economic/business resources found in state and regional economies. Where does grocery store produce come from? Who grew the fruits and vegetables? How did they get there? In this program students discover the natural, human, and capital resources in their home states and in regions of the United States. JA classroom volunteers show how resources are combined to create goods and services that individuals, businesses, and organizations provide to consumers.
The 5th graders learned about "Our Nation" - which illustrates the concept of globalization of business as it relates to the various careers students may choose to pursue, and the need for students to be entrepreneurial in their thinking. Students learned that businesses need workers with skills that are in demand.
