Mission Log Portfolio
A 7-page comprehensive personal portfolio workbook for young adults. It features modules on budgeting, career planning, health insurance scenarios, civic engagement, and tax document analysis with white work areas for handwriting. Includes a concrete elevator pitch example.
Launch Sequence Slides
An expanded 8-slide introductory presentation for the Life Launchpad curriculum. Covers mindset, SMART goals, the purpose of the Mission Log portfolio, and cross-system integration between money, career, and health.
Tax Decoder Reference
A two-page reference sheet that breaks down the difference between W-4, W-2, and 1040 forms, along with tax deductions and payroll withholdings. Features improved page breaks and text contrast.
Mission Control Teacher Guide
A facilitation guide for teachers implementing the Life Launchpad unit. Includes recommended pacing (4-day plan), module-specific discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies for varied learner levels.
Portfolio Answer Key
An answer key for the Mission Log Portfolio. Provides worked-out solutions for the 50/30/20 budget calculator, the health insurance 'Broken Wrist' scenario, and the tax pay stub breakdown.
Money Mastery Slides
An expanded 7-slide deep-dive presentation for Module 01: Money Mastery. Covers the 50/30/20 rule, banking logistics (Checking vs Savings vs HYSA), credit score DNA, compound interest math, and debt types.
Career Trajectory Slides
An expanded 7-slide professional presentation for Module 02: Career Trajectory. Explores resume vs. network, ATS bot secrets, the Elevator Pitch framework, the STAR method for interviews, and Professionalism 2.0 (etiquette and reliability).
Health Navigation Slides
An expanded 8-slide detailed presentation for Module 03: Health Navigation. Explains the Insurance Trinity (Premium, Deductible, Copay), In-Network vs. Out-of-Network traps, the Triage Protocol (PCP vs. Urgent Care vs. ER), and the math of a major medical bill.
Civic Navigator Slides
An expanded 7-slide presentation for Module 04: Civic Navigator. Covers community ownership, registration logic (citizenship, Selective Service), decoding ballot propositions, the influence grid (Local vs. State vs. Fed), and jury duty requirements.
Tax Decoder Slides
An expanded 7-slide presentation for Module 05: Tax Decoder. Explains the Form Trinity (W-4, W-2, 1040), Gross vs. Net reality, Deduction vs. Credit power moves, the W-4 Gambit, and Audit Defense strategies (record keeping).
