Lifestyle Blueprint Slides
A visual presentation to introduce the Lifestyle Blueprint project, covering key financial concepts like gross vs. net pay and fixed vs. variable expenses, while setting up the project challenge.
Lifestyle Blueprint Worksheet
A comprehensive student worksheet for the Lifestyle Blueprint project, guiding students through auditing their Reality Check results, researching career salaries, calculating net pay, and balancing a monthly budget. This version ensures all student input areas have white backgrounds for legibility.
Curveball Challenge Cards
A set of activity cards featuring various financial 'curveball' scenarios (e.g., car trouble, rent hikes, bonuses) to be used for group discussion and budget adjustment exercises.
Lifestyle Blueprint Facilitation Guide
A comprehensive facilitator guide for teachers to implement the Lifestyle Blueprint project, featuring pacing guides, learning objectives, discussion prompts, and a success rubric.