Students distinguish between different types of recovery, from 30-second physiological sighs to strategic days off. The lesson focuses on matching the type of break to the intensity of the stressor or trigger.
A focused session on postsecondary self-advocacy, teaching students with learning differences how to communicate their needs to professors and employers. The lesson emphasizes the transition from high school's automatic support to the self-initiated systems of college and the workplace.
This lesson introduces the fundamentals of somatic tracking, a technique used to re-train the brain's response to physical sensations by observing them through a lens of safety and curiosity. Students will learn the four-step process of anchoring, noticing, describing, and reassuring to build foundational body awareness.
A lesson focused on post-pitch reflection and strategic iteration. Students conduct a SWOT analysis of their own performance and draft a 'Pivot' plan to refine their business concept based on audience feedback.
The unit capstone experience where students present their marketing campaigns as founders. Includes a two-day formal pitch event with peer judging, Shark Tank-style Q&A, and 'Class Cash' investment reflections.
A lesson focused on public speaking and professional presentation etiquette. Students learn non-verbal communication techniques, projection, and how to use digital slides as a backdrop rather than a teleprompter.
A high-energy, 30-minute coaching session focused on five critical self-advocacy scenarios. Includes role-play, visual aids, and practical toolkits for immediate application in real-world settings.
A lesson focused on data visualization and presentation flow. Students learn to simplify complex spreadsheets into high-impact slides, animate charts for storytelling, and finalize their full pitch deck.
A lesson focused on visual consistency and branding in pitch decks. Students learn to use master slides, image masking, and brand-aligned assets to create the first half of their digital marketing pitch.
A lesson focused on business storytelling and pitch deck structure. Students learn to frame their marketing campaign as a problem-solving narrative using the 10-Slide Rule and 'invisible' design principles.
A lesson focused on designing large-format print advertisements. Students learn the differences between RGB and CMYK color modes, resolution requirements, and how to design for 'glanceability' using the Drive-By Test.
A lesson focused on creating high-impact vertical social media advertisements. Students learn the 'Thumb-Stop' rule, the 60/20/20 anatomy of mobile ads, and design safe-zone techniques in Canva.
A lesson focused on the core marketing message: the Value Proposition. Students learn the formula for persuasive messaging and how to design high-impact 'Hero Text' for digital landing pages.
A comprehensive unit preparing students for the financial and logistical realities of post-secondary life, covering education pathways, housing, vehicle maintenance, and budgeting.
An analysis of the financial decisions made in the film Goodfellas, focusing on high-risk income, the "bust-out" business model, and the long-term costs of illicit wealth.
Analyze workplace culture, professional communication, and business ethics through the lens of the high-stakes fashion industry in 'The Devil Wears Prada'. Students will explore how technology facilitates modern business and the ethical dilemmas of rapid-fire corporate environments.
Students learn the importance of professional document formatting and hierarchy, setting up a formal business proposal template with structured headings and standardized typography.
Students conduct a market research sprint, interviewing classmates to validate their product ideas and learning to 'pivot' based on real user feedback and data synthesis.