Biz Town

                         BIZ TOWN

On March 29, 2011, the 5^th and 6^th grade classes ran the simulated city of Junior Achievement  Biztown in downtown Davenport.  Students completed curriculum which supported their understandings of  free enterprise, market, citizenship, work ethic,  job skills, and managing their own incomes prior to the visit. 

Each year we are able to attend this wonderful learning experience because of financial the support of  the  Durant Chamber of Commerce and school funds.  In addition, it would not be possible without  parent volunteers for the interviewing process and for getting the training to supervise a shop on the day of our visit.  We greatly appreciate their efforts to bring this program to our students.

Photos are of students engaged in their working day at Biztown and listening to speeches presented by shop owners.   If you know a 5^th or 6^th grade student, please ask them about jobs kills or free enterprise. Hopefully you will enjoy a lively conversation and can share your knowledge of the working world.