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Videos

The Origin Story of Crash Course: Behind the Scenes of Educational Media

The Origin Story of Crash Course: Behind the Scenes of Educational Media

This behind-the-scenes documentary chronicles the origin and evolution of the popular educational YouTube channel 'Crash Course'. It traces the journey from John and Hank Green's early Brotherhood 2.0 vlogs to the development of a professional production company funded by Google's original channel initiative. Through interviews with the creators and key staff members, the video reveals the serendipitous moments, financial challenges, and collaborative efforts required to build a sustainable digital education platform. The video explores key themes of digital entrepreneurship, media literacy, and the economics of online content creation. It highlights the complex ecosystem behind high-quality educational videos, detailing the distinct roles of writers, editors, animators, and consultants. The narrative emphasizes the shift from ad-based revenue models to crowdfunding (Patreon) and partnerships (PBS) as necessary strategies for maintaining creative integrity and accessibility in educational media. For educators, this video serves as an excellent case study for Media Studies, Career Exploration, and Economics classes. It demystifies the production process, showing students that successful projects are often the result of teamwork, iteration, and non-traditional career paths. It provides a unique opportunity to discuss the value of open educational resources and the real-world logistics of turning a creative passion into a sustainable profession.

CrashCourseCrashCourse

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Materials

Future Pathways Exploration Worksheet

Future Pathways Exploration Worksheet

A comprehensive three-page independent research and comparison worksheet designed for high school juniors and seniors exploring postsecondary options. Guides students through career trajectory mapping, head-to-head college comparisons, and financial return-on-investment planning.

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jlehman

Real Autonomy Workbook

Real Autonomy Workbook

A comprehensive 10-page workbook designed for 15-year-old boys focused on developing radical honesty, accountability, and building earned independence through practical frameworks, self-audits, negotiation scripts, and daily routines.

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Essie Haler

Paycheck Mystery Slides

Paycheck Mystery Slides

An interactive, scenario-driven slide deck for a club-style personal finance investigation where learners examine gross vs. net pay, payroll deductions (FICA and taxes), pay stub anatomy, embedded video briefings, and the roles of Form W-4 and Form W-2.

KB

Kelly Brown

Life Skills Academy Flyer

Life Skills Academy Flyer

A professional one-page informational flyer for the C4VL Life Skills Academy, featuring a clean teal and navy blue design with sections on program areas, support options, and partnership opportunities.

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Khin Myat Tun

Life Happens Cards Sheet

Life Happens Cards Sheet

A set of 24 Buffalo-themed 'Life Happens' cards for a financial literacy project. The layout includes various local scenarios like blizzards and picnics, concluding with a single 'Identity Theft' special event card.

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Anna Gomez

Fast Forward Worksheet Max Space

Fast Forward Worksheet Max Space

A version of the "Fast Forward" worksheet with maximized writing space. By using a flex-box layout and ultra-condensed header/footer sections, the four brainstorming quadrants now occupy roughly 75% of the page height, providing ample room for students to write or draw their future dreams.

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Candace Ghelfi

Sequences

Salary Search Worksheet

Future Blueprint Portfolio

A comprehensive 5-week sequence for high school juniors to finalize their professional portfolio and career budget, culminating in a formal defense. Includes financial planning, executive summary refinement, resume building, and branding.

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ihayden

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Stress Survival Handout

The Launchpad

A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.

AM

Acacia McCombs

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Adulting 101 Game Board

Adulting 101 The Game of Life

A comprehensive 'Game of Life' style curriculum designed for high school students with 5th-grade reading levels. It focuses on financial literacy, housing, transportation, and navigating daily life through an engaging board game format.

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Brandy Luker

13
Prompt Power Extension Activity

AI Ally Unit

A comprehensive 7-day unit for Grade 11/12 Designing Your Future students, focusing on leveraging AI tools like Gemini for workplace and college success. Designed for special education contexts, it emphasizes self-advocacy, professional communication, research, and project management through visual and digital tasks.

MK

Michelle Kaske

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Unit Plan Overview Document

Realtor Certification Course

A two-unit, 16-day curriculum sequence for a 12th-grade real estate certification course. Unit 1 covers buying practices (buyer agency, contracts, negotiations, closing), and Unit 2 covers listing practices (listing agency, listings, marketing, closing).

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hauserj

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Career Launchpad Slides

Career Mastery

A comprehensive program designed to guide students through the essentials of career exploration, professional document preparation, and the job application process.

MK

Marlyce Kemp

91

Lessons

Interview Ace Slides

Interview Ace

A comprehensive lesson for high school students on mastering their first job interviews, focusing on personal branding, soft skills, and professional inquiry.

MK

Marlyce Kemp

25
Pathway Explorer Handout

Future Blueprint

A comprehensive suite of academic planning tools designed for high school students to map out their graduation requirements and future career paths with their school counselor.

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astickler

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Next Steps Facilitator Guide

Life After Logos

An 8-week transition and career curriculum designed for 11th-12th grade students entitled Life After Logos. Includes a comprehensive Facilitator Guide emphasizing motivational interviewing and two volumes of structured student workbooks covering assessments, pathways, and adult responsibilities.

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Nicholas Wren

7
Market Data Counselor Guide

Future Proof Pathways

A data-driven four-year college and career readiness advising curriculum utilizing US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Utah Department of Workforce Services, and CTE pathways data. Students and counselors analyze labor market demand, postsecondary training return on investment, and construct personalized graduation-to-career trajectories with family engagement.

AM

Anna Marie Isaacson

5
Pitch Perfect Unit Exam

Pitching Mastery

This lesson concludes the unit on business presentation skills and company valuation, testing students on the FIT model, the Rule of Three, and core financial assessment concepts.

KB

Kayla Borozny

6
Money Mastery Slides

Adulting Essentials

A comprehensive guide to essential adulting skills covering financial literacy, career development, health navigation, and civic responsibilities.

KM

Keyarow Mosley

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