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.

Students learn the difference between leading and open-ended questions, developing a research table and interview script to gather unbiased feedback from potential customers.

Students explore the concepts of target markets and customer empathy, moving from personal preferences to identifying specific user needs and mapping out a "Day in the Life" for their ideal customer.

Students explore the fundamental economic concepts of scarcity and opportunity cost, applying them to product development by making difficult trade-offs between competing features within a limited resource budget.

Students learn to identify consumer "pain points" as opportunities for innovation, moving from recognizing everyday frustrations to conceptualizing business solutions.

A final assessment covering application preparation, interview techniques, and professional workplace etiquette.

A dynamic lesson designed to empower job seekers by reframing 'asking for help' as a professional strength. Participants learn who to ask, how to phrase requests for various scenarios (including accommodations and status updates), and practice through interactive roleplay.

A high-energy teamwork activity where participants must coordinate movements using strings to control a single marker and trace complex paths.

A comprehensive guide for students to master the art of entry-level resumes and cover letters, focusing on translating limited experience into professional potential.

A deep dive into the psychology of perception and the Ladder of Inference, designed for undergraduate students to understand how mental models shape their reality and actions.

A lesson exploring the ethical and legal implications of using social media as a screening tool during the hiring process, based on professional HR perspectives.

A comprehensive assessment covering developmental domains, brain growth, major ECE theorists, and strategies for supporting young children's self-concept and identity.

A comprehensive lesson on men's hair replacement systems, covering the psychological and practical reasons for hair replacement, surgical and non-surgical options, and professional terminology.

A practical budgeting lesson where students predict real-world costs, research actual expenses for a specific salary, and reconcile their expectations with financial reality.

An introductory lesson on stock market fundamentals, covering key terminology, the difference between individual stocks and index funds, and a hands-on investment simulation.

A transformative lesson on happiness as a trainable skill, focusing on the power of self-talk, daily habits, and cognitive reframing to improve mental well-being for both students and staff.

A hands-on project where students step into the role of an educator, designing a literacy lesson around a children's book and recording a professional storytelling session aligned with Indiana Academic Standards.

A lesson designed to ground student aspirations in financial reality by researching career salaries and mapping them against the actual costs of a desired lifestyle. Students will explore gross vs. net income, essential living expenses, and the long-term planning required to achieve financial goals.

A lesson focused on de-escalation techniques and the use of 'I' statements in workplace conflict. Students learn to identify the stages of conflict and practice professional scripts to resolve peer and manager-level disagreements without escalating tension.

A comprehensive lesson focused on preparing students for office assistant and clerical roles through practical skill-building in phone etiquette, filing, document management, and mock interviews.

A de-escalation and anger management lesson specifically designed for justice-involved youth (17-18), focusing on high-stakes conflict resolution, physiological awareness, and consequence management.

A 45-minute introductory lesson for young adults on the art of professional email communication, featuring real-world scenarios and direct practice.

A comprehensive lesson on professional communication for students entering the workforce, covering email etiquette, professional texting, phone calls, and in-person interactions.

A lesson exploring the intersection of personal identity and music, focusing on the vulnerability required to share the songs that define us.

A high-impact lesson challenging students to analyze the statistical realities of 'dream' careers like streaming and sports versus the stability and demand of essential trades and professional services. Students will evaluate risks, entry barriers, and financial sustainability to move from vague dreams to concrete career blueprints.

This lesson teaches students essential workplace collaboration skills, focusing on effective communication, role-playing scenarios, and a hands-on team task to build professional interpersonal skills.

A workshop for graduating seniors and undergraduates to navigate the psychological transition into adulthood through identity mapping and values clarification.

A practical lesson for entry-level job seekers to identify key information in job postings and determine if a role aligns with their personal needs and abilities.

A hands-on financial literacy lesson where students apply budgeting principles to real-world scenarios, managing income, expenses, and savings goals for a fictional persona.

A high-energy, station-based lesson focusing on active listening and professional communication with peers in the workplace. Students move through interactive tasks that build social-emotional skills, collaborative habits, and the ability to give and receive professional feedback.

This lesson explores the ethical and legal implications of using social media to vet job candidates, focusing on identifying arguments and balancing utility with risk.

A comprehensive exploration of the ethics and legalities of using social media in the hiring process, based on real-world HR expert insights. Students will analyze conflicting perspectives, identify key arguments, and form their own evidence-based stance on digital vetting.

A lesson exploring the ethical and legal complexities of using social media to screen job candidates, featuring a narrative case study and an argument-building framework.

A comprehensive lesson designed to help students identify a target job, prepare for an interview with practical tips and checklists, and collaborate on job-specific question preparation.

An adapted research project for students to complete independently, focusing on critical safety issues in early childhood education environments.

This lesson explores the Gurmat perspective on the five senses, moving from sensory bondage to spiritual mastery through the teachings found in the 'Slave to the Senses' discourse.

A comprehensive set of planning tools for a budget-conscious backyard wedding, focusing on organization, logistics, and DIY execution.

A comprehensive psychoeducational lesson for teenagers on understanding stress, identifying burnout, and applying CBT-based coping strategies including cognitive reframing, behavioral activation, and grounding.