Buying one’s first car is both exciting and daunting. JA All About Cars® introduces students to the essential costs related to buying and operating a first car and offers tips on being smart consumers when purchasing vehicles. In this volunteer-led session, students consider their needs and wants to make a real-world connection to the car-buying experience, motivating them to make good financial decisions when buying or leasing.
Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:
— Consider whether a dream car is a realistic purchase for most people.
— Explore their driving needs and things to consider when choosing a car.
— Identify a car that meets their needs and research the cost.
— Understand the pros and cons of financing or leasing a car.
JA All About Cars is part of the JA Financial Literacy Pathway and is recommended for high school students (grades 9-12). It offers flexible implementation options to meet the needs of students and teachers in a variety of use cases. This one-session learning experience can be delivered as a stand-alone session or used in conjunction with another JA financial literacy learning experience.
