A series of seven engaging themes help kindergarten through sixth-grade students apply basic economic concepts to their life experiences.

Each theme builds on the previous, stressing the relationship between school and future success. Students begin to see their place in the world as individuals, workers and consumers.

Kindergarten

Ourselves explains personal economics through a collection of stories read aloud by a volunteer.

First Grade

Our families emphasizes the roles families play in the local economy.

Second Grade

Our Community explores the interdependent roles of workers in a community and how communities work.

Third Grade

Our City studies careers, the skills people need, and how businesses contribute to the city.

Fouth Grade

Our Region introduces the relationship between natural, human and capital resources found in different regions and explores regional businesses.

Fifth Grade

Our Nation examines how businesses operate in the United States and explores various economic issues impacting these businesses.

Students learn that people must assume roles as individuals, consumers and workers in an expanding environment that extends from self to global relations. Each program theme includes activities that help students develop appropriate decision-making and workforce-readiness skills.