Our Nation (Grade 5) is designed to provide practical information about business operations and economic issues in the United States. This program is delivered as a series of five 45-minute activities recommended for students in grade five. The self-contained program kit includes detailed activity plans for the volunteer and materials for 32 students.

ACTIVITIES	KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
One:Organization The students discover the common forms of business organization in the United States. They discuss the variety of resources necessary for business operations.	Identify the three common forms of business organization Give examples of the natural, human, and capital resources needed to start a business
Two:Human Resources The students learn about the importance of human resources to a business. They discuss factors that influence one’s ability to obtain work and practice interviewing skills.	List qualities employers look for in their employees Recognize the steps necessary to get a job
Three:Production The students use different strategies to make pens. They develop an understanding of how different production strategies affect productivity and profits.	Compare unit, mass, and batch production methods Recognize the importance of productivity
Four:Advertising The students learn about the importance of advertising. They evaluate how ads are targeted to specific audiences.	Explain why businesses advertise Identify different types of advertisements
Five:Annual Meeting The students present the results of their business plans before an annual meeting of stockholders.	Conduct stockholders’ meeting Demonstrate knowledge of business operations
CONCEPTS advantages & disadvantages • advertising • annual meeting • corporations • division of labor • economic incentives • economic institutions • income distribution • jobs & careers • market • opportunity cost • partnerships • production & productivity • resources • profit • sole proprietorships • stock & stockholders	SKILLS assembling products • building self esteem • calculating profit • conducting interviews • critical listening • decision making • drawing conclusions • formulating a plan • giving reports • interpreting, conceptualizing & designing ads • justifying actions • making observations • role-playing • teamwork