This lesson helps middle school students identify when they need help and practice self-advocacy through a relatable social story, checklists, and sentence starters.

Connects financial literacy with stress management, teaching students how to handle money-related anxiety through basic budgeting and awareness.

Teaches communication skills and conflict resolution as vital tools for navigating social stress and maintaining support networks.

Covers physical and mental wellness strategies, including breathing exercises and healthy habits, to maintain a resilient body and mind.

Explores how effective scheduling and prioritization can reduce stress and prevent burnout.

Focuses on developing a growth mindset and the 'Power of Yet' to build mental toughness and perspective when facing setbacks.

The culminating project where students synthesize their research into a presentation about their future career choice.

Guided research using various tools to understand the day-to-day duties, education requirements, and salary of specific careers.

An exploration of the 16 national career clusters and how different jobs fit into specific pathways.

Students will complete interest inventories to identify their strengths, values, and potential career matches.