Financial Literacy

A comprehensive facilitator guide for teachers to implement the Lifestyle Blueprint project, featuring pacing guides, learning objectives, discussion prompts, and a success rubric.

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.

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.

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.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the "Charting the Course" lesson. Includes a detailed timeline, pacing suggestions, specific discussion prompts for video pauses, and facilitation tips for the creative map-making activity and gallery walk.

A two-page student worksheet featuring a nautical theme. Page 1 includes a warm-up quick-write and video metaphor definitions; Page 2 provides a framed "Ocean of Possibility" drawing area for students to map their post-secondary support systems and obstacles.

A nautical-themed slide deck designed to accompany the "Charting the Course" lesson. Features a video embed, interactive discussion prompts based on key timestamps, and clear visual representations of the ocean metaphors for post-secondary planning.

A set of two short, high-interest reading passages with comprehension questions focused on money choices and the concept of banks and ATMs, designed for 2nd-grade cognitive level adult learners.

A comprehensive final assessment quiz designed for adult learners at a 2nd-grade level, covering currency identification, values, needs vs. wants, simple change calculation, and saving concepts.

A detailed shopping worksheet featuring a store flyer and math word problems focused on comparing prices, adding three items, and shopping within a budget.

A roleplay activity where students "apply" for simple jobs, act out the task, and receive a pretend paycheck to practice the concept of earning money.

A set of four scenario cards for roleplaying common money situations, including making purchases, finding money, choosing needs over wants, and saving.

A teacher-facing facilitation guide providing a detailed 4-hour schedule, discussion prompts, and activity instructions for delivering the Money Master Class.

A goal-setting worksheet where learners identify a specific item to save for and create a simple four-week savings plan.

A shopping-themed worksheet where learners calculate the total cost of groceries and determine the correct change from larger bills.

A sorting worksheet to help learners distinguish between essential needs and non-essential wants using visual icons and categorized boxes.

A matching worksheet for identifying the front of coins and the value of paper bills, designed for 2nd-grade level adult learners.

A visual presentation for a 4-hour lesson on money basics, covering coin and bill identification, needs versus wants, and the importance of saving, designed for an adult learner with a 2nd-grade cognitive level.

Answer key and scoring guide for the Pathways Mastery Assessment, featuring a quick-reference grid and counselor implementation tips.

A 21-question assessment (pre/post test) covering TOPS University and TOPS Tech graduation requirements, GPA thresholds, and credit distinctions.

A comprehensive facilitator guide for teachers to implement the Lifestyle Blueprint project, featuring pacing guides, learning objectives, discussion prompts, and a success rubric.

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.

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.

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.

A project-based learning activity titled 'Reality Check Project'. It presents students with three distinct post-graduation life paths (apprentice, student, worker) and challenges them to create a balanced budget including a specific 'Life Twist' obstacle.

A customizable monthly budget worksheet for students titled 'Monthly Launch Plan'. It features dedicated sections for calculating net income, fixed and variable expenses, and final financial analysis.

An informational handout for students titled 'Budgeting Blueprint', explaining the 50/30/20 rule, the difference between fixed and variable expenses, and identifying hidden costs of living independently.

A detailed lesson plan for teachers titled 'Mission Control Guide', outlining a 90-minute session on post-graduation budgeting. It includes learning objectives, materials needed, a step-by-step instructional flow, and differentiation strategies.

A comprehensive teacher resource containing lesson objectives, step-by-step facilitation instructions with video timestamps, a complete answer key for the Price Tag Plunge worksheet, and guided discussion prompts for financial literacy extensions like insurance and net worth.

A comprehensive student worksheet for calculating depreciation on three real-world items. Includes a step-by-step calculation area for each scenario, a summary comparison table, and deep-thinking reflection questions about financial decision-making.

A sleek, high-contrast slide deck for 8th Grade Financial Literacy. It covers the definition of depreciation, the mathematical formula for percent change (including a Mr. J video embed), and the real-world impact on assets like cars and electronics.

A comprehensive project packet containing two competing job offer letters, a total compensation calculation sheet, and a decision matrix for final analysis.

The culminating project handout where students synthesize their knowledge to create a comprehensive payroll strategy guide for a target persona.

Visual presentation for Lesson 5, introducing the culminating project where students act as financial coaches. Reviews key unit concepts like pre-tax savings, HSA benefits, and automation.

Slide deck for Lesson 5 introducing the "Job Showdown" project, explaining the decision matrix and the two fictional companies.

Introductory slides for the final negotiation simulation, outlining the protocol, rules, and tactical reminders for students.

A comprehensive teacher guide for Lesson 5, including project rubrics, student personas for advising, and a facilitation plan for the final project.

Worksheet for Lesson 4 focusing on 401(k) matching math, the compound interest effect over 10 years, and understanding vesting periods.

A scoring and reflection sheet for students to evaluate their performance in the compensation negotiation simulation.

Student worksheet for Lesson 4, projecting the long-term growth of early retirement contributions and analyzing the impact of employer matching.

A student reflection journal for the "Beyond the Buy" lesson, featuring an ad analysis section, video note-taking space, Socratic seminar preparation area, and a 24-hour no-spend challenge log.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the "Beyond the Buy" lesson, including time breakdowns, ad analysis keys, video viewing guides, and Socratic seminar facilitation prompts.

A visual presentation for a high school lesson on consumerism, featuring mock advertisements for analysis, a video guide for Joshua Becker's "How to Be #Happier Today," and a Socratic seminar prompt.

A detailed shopping worksheet featuring a store flyer and math word problems focused on comparing prices, adding three items, and shopping within a budget.

A roleplay activity where students "apply" for simple jobs, act out the task, and receive a pretend paycheck to practice the concept of earning money.

A set of four scenario cards for roleplaying common money situations, including making purchases, finding money, choosing needs over wants, and saving.

A teacher-facing facilitation guide providing a detailed 4-hour schedule, discussion prompts, and activity instructions for delivering the Money Master Class.

A goal-setting worksheet where learners identify a specific item to save for and create a simple four-week savings plan.

A shopping-themed worksheet where learners calculate the total cost of groceries and determine the correct change from larger bills.

A sorting worksheet to help learners distinguish between essential needs and non-essential wants using visual icons and categorized boxes.

A matching worksheet for identifying the front of coins and the value of paper bills, designed for 2nd-grade level adult learners.

A visual presentation for a 4-hour lesson on money basics, covering coin and bill identification, needs versus wants, and the importance of saving, designed for an adult learner with a 2nd-grade cognitive level.

An expanded 18-slide deck for a 2-hour 'Fact Finder Academy' session. Includes warm-ups, toolkits for verifying information, new categories like Digital Safety, a Boss Level challenge (split across two slides for clarity), and dedicated slides for independent worksheet work. Minimum font size 24px used strictly throughout. Modified for club members and staff terminology. Vertically optimized with reduced padding and split content to prevent cutoff.

An expanded 17-slide deck for a 2-hour 'Fact Finder Academy' session. Includes warm-ups, toolkits for verifying information, new categories like Digital Safety, a Boss Level challenge, and dedicated slides for independent worksheet work. Minimum font size 24px. Modified for club members and staff terminology. Vertically optimized with reduced padding and compact layout to prevent bottom cutoff.

A slide deck for a 'Fact Finder Academy' lesson using the Two Truths and a Lie game format to teach healthy eating, community safety, and daily living skills. Includes interactive game slides and detailed reveal slides for each topic. Minimum font size of 24px used throughout. Modified for club members and staff terminology. Vertically optimized with reduced padding and compact layout to prevent bottom cutoff.

An advanced version of the Case File worksheet featuring sections for the Fact-Finder's Toolkit notes, cyber safety analysis, and two game-creation slots (including a 'Boss Challenge'). Designed for the 120-minute lesson block.

An updated, comprehensive staff guide for a 120-minute 'Fact Finder Academy' lesson. Includes adjusted pacing for the 2-hour block, new advanced content notes for Digital Safety and Boss Levels, and differentiation strategies for elite facilitators.

A comprehensive staff guide for the Fact Finder Academy lesson. Includes learning objectives, materials list, a detailed 60-minute instructional sequence, and discussion prompts to facilitate the 'Two Truths and a Lie' activities.

A club member worksheet designed as a 'Case File' to accompany the Fact Finder Academy lesson. It includes reflection questions on the lesson content and a structured area for club members to create their own Two Truths and a Lie game.

A teacher/facilitator guide for the Springfield Museum Quest. Includes answer keys, scaffolding strategies for transition-age students, and post-activity discussion prompts.

A project-based learning activity titled 'Reality Check Project'. It presents students with three distinct post-graduation life paths (apprentice, student, worker) and challenges them to create a balanced budget including a specific 'Life Twist' obstacle.

A customizable monthly budget worksheet for students titled 'Monthly Launch Plan'. It features dedicated sections for calculating net income, fixed and variable expenses, and final financial analysis.

An informational handout for students titled 'Budgeting Blueprint', explaining the 50/30/20 rule, the difference between fixed and variable expenses, and identifying hidden costs of living independently.

A detailed lesson plan for teachers titled 'Mission Control Guide', outlining a 90-minute session on post-graduation budgeting. It includes learning objectives, materials needed, a step-by-step instructional flow, and differentiation strategies.

An introduction to the complex journey of purchasing a first home, including mortgages, down payments, and closing costs.

A visual presentation for the 'Open House' lesson, providing clear guidance on home buying, the mortgage process, and building equity.

A teacher guide for the 'Open House' lesson, providing a lesson plan for teaching students about home buying and the mortgage process.

A vehicle comparison worksheet where students research three different types of cars and calculate the total monthly cost of ownership, including financing, insurance, and maintenance.

A visual presentation for the 'Wheel Deal' lesson, providing clear guidance on car buying, financing, and the total cost of ownership.

A teacher guide for the 'Wheel Deal' lesson, providing a lesson plan for teaching students about car buying and total cost of ownership.

A graphic organizer for analyzing the factors that make up a FICO credit score and predicting the impact of various financial behaviors on that score.

A visual presentation for the 'Score Keeper' lesson, providing clear guidance on how credit scores are calculated and why they matter for long-term financial health.

A teacher guide for the 'Score Keeper' lesson, providing a lesson plan for teaching students about credit scores and how they are calculated.

A practice pack containing simplified versions of the W-4 and I-9 forms for students to practice completing using fictional personas.

A visual presentation for the 'Paper Trail' lesson, providing clear guidance on the purpose and process of completing W-4 and I-9 forms.

A teacher guide for the 'Paper Trail' lesson, providing a lesson plan for teaching students how to complete W-4 and I-9 forms.

A budgeting graphic organizer where students research a real apartment listing and map out their first monthly budget using the 50/30/20 rule.

A visual presentation for the 'Nest Egg' lesson, explaining the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, gross vs. net pay, and the hidden costs of independent living.

A teacher guide for the 'Nest Egg' lesson, outlining objectives, procedures, and activities for teaching students about the costs of living independently.

Facilitation guide for the lesson, including pacing, activity rules for "The Monthly Sprint," and answer keys for student materials.

A set of two short, high-interest reading passages with comprehension questions focused on money choices and the concept of banks and ATMs, designed for 2nd-grade cognitive level adult learners.

A comprehensive final assessment quiz designed for adult learners at a 2nd-grade level, covering currency identification, values, needs vs. wants, simple change calculation, and saving concepts.

A detailed shopping worksheet featuring a store flyer and math word problems focused on comparing prices, adding three items, and shopping within a budget.

A roleplay activity where students "apply" for simple jobs, act out the task, and receive a pretend paycheck to practice the concept of earning money.

A set of four scenario cards for roleplaying common money situations, including making purchases, finding money, choosing needs over wants, and saving.

A teacher-facing facilitation guide providing a detailed 4-hour schedule, discussion prompts, and activity instructions for delivering the Money Master Class.

A goal-setting worksheet where learners identify a specific item to save for and create a simple four-week savings plan.

A shopping-themed worksheet where learners calculate the total cost of groceries and determine the correct change from larger bills.

A sorting worksheet to help learners distinguish between essential needs and non-essential wants using visual icons and categorized boxes.

A matching worksheet for identifying the front of coins and the value of paper bills, designed for 2nd-grade level adult learners.

A visual presentation for a 4-hour lesson on money basics, covering coin and bill identification, needs versus wants, and the importance of saving, designed for an adult learner with a 2nd-grade cognitive level.

A classroom slide deck to facilitate the Solo Strength lesson, featuring embedded video slides, guided discussion prompts for key video timestamps, and clear instructions for the Independence Roadmap activity.

A visual roadmap template for 8th graders to plot their journey toward high school graduation, identifying three key milestones of independence and potential barriers for each.

A student activity sheet for the Solo Strength lesson, featuring a warm-up brainstorming section and a guided note-taking area for the '5 Signs You're An Independent Person' video.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Solo Strength lesson, featuring pacing, vocabulary definitions, video timestamps with discussion prompts, and activity facilitation tips for the Independence Roadmap.

A quick icebreaker activity for teens connecting modern career goals and SYEP tracks with the legacies of Black historical figures like Maggie Lena Walker and A. Philip Randolph.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the SYEP & SEL lesson, updated with the Black History icebreaker, logistical details, and specific 14-15 track information.

An exit ticket for teens to reflect on self-awareness and social awareness in the context of their SYEP goals and future workplace behavior.

A professional slide deck for teens about NYC's SYEP, featuring a Black History icebreaker, application methods, payment options, and SEL integration.

A one-page informational handout for 14-24 year olds about NYC's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), including specific project-based details for the 14-15 track and FAQ about costs and application.

A set of two short, high-interest reading passages with comprehension questions focused on money choices and the concept of banks and ATMs, designed for 2nd-grade cognitive level adult learners.

A comprehensive final assessment quiz designed for adult learners at a 2nd-grade level, covering currency identification, values, needs vs. wants, simple change calculation, and saving concepts.

A detailed shopping worksheet featuring a store flyer and math word problems focused on comparing prices, adding three items, and shopping within a budget.

A roleplay activity where students "apply" for simple jobs, act out the task, and receive a pretend paycheck to practice the concept of earning money.

A set of four scenario cards for roleplaying common money situations, including making purchases, finding money, choosing needs over wants, and saving.

A teacher-facing facilitation guide providing a detailed 4-hour schedule, discussion prompts, and activity instructions for delivering the Money Master Class.

A goal-setting worksheet where learners identify a specific item to save for and create a simple four-week savings plan.

A shopping-themed worksheet where learners calculate the total cost of groceries and determine the correct change from larger bills.

A sorting worksheet to help learners distinguish between essential needs and non-essential wants using visual icons and categorized boxes.

A matching worksheet for identifying the front of coins and the value of paper bills, designed for 2nd-grade level adult learners.

A visual presentation for a 4-hour lesson on money basics, covering coin and bill identification, needs versus wants, and the importance of saving, designed for an adult learner with a 2nd-grade cognitive level.

A classroom slide deck to facilitate the Solo Strength lesson, featuring embedded video slides, guided discussion prompts for key video timestamps, and clear instructions for the Independence Roadmap activity.

A printable exit ticket for the 'Freedom Funds' lesson, asking students to reflect on the relationship between money and personal independence. Two tickets per page.

A reference sheet for students to use during the Jar Budgeting activity, providing pre-calculated percentage values for the $600 surplus and financial benchmarks for emergency savings.

A visual roadmap template for 8th graders to plot their journey toward high school graduation, identifying three key milestones of independence and potential barriers for each.

A student worksheet for the 'Freedom Funds' lesson, including warm-up questions, video observation notes, and the 'Jar Budgeting' scenario where students allocate $600 of surplus income.

A student activity sheet for the Solo Strength lesson, featuring a warm-up brainstorming section and a guided note-taking area for the '5 Signs You're An Independent Person' video.

A slide deck presentation for the 'Freedom Funds' lesson, featuring video integration, discussion prompts, visual representations of the jar budgeting method, and the final exit ticket question.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Solo Strength lesson, featuring pacing, vocabulary definitions, video timestamps with discussion prompts, and activity facilitation tips for the Independence Roadmap.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Freedom Funds' lesson, including learning objectives, a detailed instructional sequence, pacing, and key discussion anchors for 10th-grade students.

A essential student reference sheet containing all key business math formulas, financial ratios, and terminology needed for business planning and analysis.

A comprehensive teacher answer key for the Plan for Profit Quiz, providing correct answers for all 10 conceptual questions and step-by-step solutions for the 10 business math problems.

A 20-question quiz comprising 10 conceptual questions based on the Business Plan chapter and 10 business math problems covering profit, interest, ROI, break-even analysis, and more.

A comprehensive 10-slide presentation deck covering the key components of a business plan, including executive summaries, marketing strategies, and pro forma financial statements, as well as an introduction to critical business math formulas.

A professional exit ticket for high school students focusing on automation risk, education ROI, and commitment to next steps in their career search.

Complex career matching scenarios for high school students. Students analyze profiles with education constraints, values, and skills to determine optimal market paths.

An advanced career compatibility framework for high school students. Replaces 'interests/skills' with 'market viability, economic ROI, and professional values'.

A high-school level career research worksheet focusing on occupational data, educational ROI, and strategic pivot planning. Replaces the younger 'Detective Log' theme.

Professional, data-driven slides for high school career planning. Covers market trends, ROI of education, automation risk, and strategic alignment.

A high-school level teacher guide for a 45-60 minute career strategy lesson. Focuses on data analysis, ROI of education pathways, and market intelligence.

A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating the Economic Agency Navigation lesson, including discussion scripts, context for handling sensitive topics, and extension activities. Now updated to include guidance on arts-based careers and dual credit.

A high-impact slide deck for classroom instruction that validates student concerns about the economy while offering strategic frameworks for career resilience and skill-stacking. Now includes a section on the power and meaning of the arts.

A realistic and empowering handout for 12th graders that acknowledges economic challenges while providing concrete strategies for career resilience, alternative pathways, and financial agency. Now updated with dual credit and creative pathways.

A teacher guide for the Currency Quest lesson, providing a 40-minute pacing plan, inquiry questions, and differentiation strategies for second-grade PYP instruction.

A student worksheet for the Currency Quest lesson where students sort needs and wants, reflect on the function of money, and plan for saving.

A visual guide for a 40-minute PYP lesson on money, covering its function as an exchange tool and the distinction between needs and wants.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the Mint Masters lesson, featuring pacing instructions, vocabulary, an answer key for the characteristics of money, and mathematical troubleshooting tips.

A comprehensive rubric for evaluating the Mint Masters currency design project, covering mathematical logic, economic rationale, visual design, and peer collaboration.

A presentation to guide the lesson, featuring a mathematical hook, the focus video on divisibility, and instructions for the currency design activity.

A structured worksheet for students to design their own currency, calculate exchange rates, and evaluate their system against the six characteristics of money.

A case study activity where students analyze a disorganized student calendar to identify critical time-management and project-management errors in the scholarship application process.

An alignment worksheet for students to research donor mission statements and justify how their personal brand connects to the funding organization's goals.

A comprehensive tracking worksheet for managing multiple scholarship deadlines, requirements, and recommender communication.

Instructional slides for Lesson 3, focusing on the concept of 'hourly rate' for scholarship applications and differentiating between high-competition and niche grants.

Instructional slides for Lesson 5, focusing on donor mission alignment and how to research organizations beyond their basic homepage.

A case study activity where students analyze three scholarship listings to identify legitimate opportunities versus scams and data-mining traps.

Instructional slides for Lesson 4, covering building a tracking system, managing recommenders, and the importance of application infrastructure.

A decision-making worksheet for evaluating scholarships based on award amount, estimated effort, and eligibility odds to determine a student's personal ROI strategy.

Instructional slides for Lesson 2, covering database types, advanced Boolean search techniques, and red-flag detection for scholarship scams.

Instructional slides for Lesson 1, focusing on debunking scholarship myths, identifying 'Search DNA' (Identity, Interests, Geography), and conducting a financial gap analysis.

A comprehensive self-audit worksheet for undergraduate students to identify financial gaps, demographic traits, and niche interests for scholarship targeting.

Scenarios and response prompts for roleplaying self-advocacy meetings with college disability services or IT departments.

A comprehensive project template for students to synthesize their research into a final assistive technology proposal for college or career.

A physical planning sheet that mimics a digital spreadsheet, helping students organize their first 5 scholarship opportunities before building a digital tracker.

A slide deck focusing on post-secondary transition, finding funding, and self-advocacy strategies for assistive technology.

A quick-reference checklist for students to use when evaluating the legitimacy of scholarship opportunities, featuring red flag phrases and safety rules.

An introductory slide deck for the 'Building an Application Tracker' lesson, covering the importance of organization and the structure of an effective scholarship spreadsheet.

A visual hardware selection guide matching specific student profiles and environments with appropriate microphone technology.

A reference guide showing the rubric and criteria that scholarship committees use to evaluate and score applications.

A lab report worksheet for students to record and analyze dictation accuracy across different environments and hardware configurations.

A comprehensive facilitator guide for teachers to implement the Lifestyle Blueprint project, featuring pacing guides, learning objectives, discussion prompts, and a success rubric.

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.

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.

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.

A student reflection journal for the "Beyond the Buy" lesson, featuring an ad analysis section, video note-taking space, Socratic seminar preparation area, and a 24-hour no-spend challenge log.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the "Beyond the Buy" lesson, including time breakdowns, ad analysis keys, video viewing guides, and Socratic seminar facilitation prompts.

A visual presentation for a high school lesson on consumerism, featuring mock advertisements for analysis, a video guide for Joshua Becker's "How to Be #Happier Today," and a Socratic seminar prompt.

A set of two short, high-interest reading passages with comprehension questions focused on money choices and the concept of banks and ATMs, designed for 2nd-grade cognitive level adult learners.

A comprehensive final assessment quiz designed for adult learners at a 2nd-grade level, covering currency identification, values, needs vs. wants, simple change calculation, and saving concepts.

A detailed shopping worksheet featuring a store flyer and math word problems focused on comparing prices, adding three items, and shopping within a budget.

A roleplay activity where students "apply" for simple jobs, act out the task, and receive a pretend paycheck to practice the concept of earning money.

A set of four scenario cards for roleplaying common money situations, including making purchases, finding money, choosing needs over wants, and saving.

A teacher-facing facilitation guide providing a detailed 4-hour schedule, discussion prompts, and activity instructions for delivering the Money Master Class.

A goal-setting worksheet where learners identify a specific item to save for and create a simple four-week savings plan.

A shopping-themed worksheet where learners calculate the total cost of groceries and determine the correct change from larger bills.

A sorting worksheet to help learners distinguish between essential needs and non-essential wants using visual icons and categorized boxes.

A matching worksheet for identifying the front of coins and the value of paper bills, designed for 2nd-grade level adult learners.

A visual presentation for a 4-hour lesson on money basics, covering coin and bill identification, needs versus wants, and the importance of saving, designed for an adult learner with a 2nd-grade cognitive level.

Answer key and scoring guide for the Pathways Mastery Assessment, featuring a quick-reference grid and counselor implementation tips.

A 21-question assessment (pre/post test) covering TOPS University and TOPS Tech graduation requirements, GPA thresholds, and credit distinctions.

A comprehensive facilitator guide for teachers to implement the Lifestyle Blueprint project, featuring pacing guides, learning objectives, discussion prompts, and a success rubric.

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.

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.

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.

A project-based learning activity titled 'Reality Check Project'. It presents students with three distinct post-graduation life paths (apprentice, student, worker) and challenges them to create a balanced budget including a specific 'Life Twist' obstacle.

A customizable monthly budget worksheet for students titled 'Monthly Launch Plan'. It features dedicated sections for calculating net income, fixed and variable expenses, and final financial analysis.

An informational handout for students titled 'Budgeting Blueprint', explaining the 50/30/20 rule, the difference between fixed and variable expenses, and identifying hidden costs of living independently.

A detailed lesson plan for teachers titled 'Mission Control Guide', outlining a 90-minute session on post-graduation budgeting. It includes learning objectives, materials needed, a step-by-step instructional flow, and differentiation strategies.

Comprehensive answer key for the Career Kickstart worksheet collection, providing correct responses for all vocabulary, matching, and analysis activities.

Independent worksheet for ELL students focusing on interview vocabulary, professional etiquette (Dos and Don'ts), and practicing common interview questions and answers.

Independent worksheet for ELL students focusing on workplace professionalism, reading a work schedule, and understanding a paystub. Includes vocabulary practice, table reading, and document analysis.

Independent worksheet for ELL students focusing on resume components and professional vocabulary. Students label resume sections, match common verbs with professional action verbs, and identify their own workplace skills.

Independent worksheet for ELL students focusing on job search vocabulary, matching definitions, and analyzing a job advertisement. Includes fill-in-the-blank practice and personal reflection questions.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the Payday Puzzle lesson. Includes learning objectives, a detailed 60-minute pacing guide, math support tips, and discussion prompts to engage high school seniors.

Answer key for the Payday Playbook worksheet and the Salary Simulator activity. Includes step-by-step calculations for the simulation and a reality check guide for teachers.

An interactive calculation activity where students simulate a real-world paycheck for a fictional character. Students must calculate gross pay, various mandatory and voluntary deductions, and final net pay to understand budgeting realities.

A fill-in-the-blank worksheet for high school seniors to accompany instructional slides. Includes key term definitions, mandatory deduction breakdowns, and a paycheck anatomy labeling activity.

Interactive instructional slides for a lesson on gross vs. net pay. Features clean, high-contrast layouts explaining paycheck anatomy, mandatory vs. voluntary deductions, and the calculation formula for net pay.

An introduction to the complex journey of purchasing a first home, including mortgages, down payments, and closing costs.

A visual presentation for the 'Open House' lesson, providing clear guidance on home buying, the mortgage process, and building equity.

A comprehensive facilitator guide for teachers to implement the Lifestyle Blueprint project, featuring pacing guides, learning objectives, discussion prompts, and a success rubric.

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.

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.

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.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the "Charting the Course" lesson. Includes a detailed timeline, pacing suggestions, specific discussion prompts for video pauses, and facilitation tips for the creative map-making activity and gallery walk.

A two-page student worksheet featuring a nautical theme. Page 1 includes a warm-up quick-write and video metaphor definitions; Page 2 provides a framed "Ocean of Possibility" drawing area for students to map their post-secondary support systems and obstacles.

A nautical-themed slide deck designed to accompany the "Charting the Course" lesson. Features a video embed, interactive discussion prompts based on key timestamps, and clear visual representations of the ocean metaphors for post-secondary planning.

A set of two short, high-interest reading passages with comprehension questions focused on money choices and the concept of banks and ATMs, designed for 2nd-grade cognitive level adult learners.

A comprehensive final assessment quiz designed for adult learners at a 2nd-grade level, covering currency identification, values, needs vs. wants, simple change calculation, and saving concepts.

A detailed shopping worksheet featuring a store flyer and math word problems focused on comparing prices, adding three items, and shopping within a budget.

A roleplay activity where students "apply" for simple jobs, act out the task, and receive a pretend paycheck to practice the concept of earning money.

A set of four scenario cards for roleplaying common money situations, including making purchases, finding money, choosing needs over wants, and saving.

A teacher-facing facilitation guide providing a detailed 4-hour schedule, discussion prompts, and activity instructions for delivering the Money Master Class.

A goal-setting worksheet where learners identify a specific item to save for and create a simple four-week savings plan.

A shopping-themed worksheet where learners calculate the total cost of groceries and determine the correct change from larger bills.

A sorting worksheet to help learners distinguish between essential needs and non-essential wants using visual icons and categorized boxes.

A matching worksheet for identifying the front of coins and the value of paper bills, designed for 2nd-grade level adult learners.

A visual presentation for a 4-hour lesson on money basics, covering coin and bill identification, needs versus wants, and the importance of saving, designed for an adult learner with a 2nd-grade cognitive level.

Answer key and scoring guide for the Pathways Mastery Assessment, featuring a quick-reference grid and counselor implementation tips.

A 21-question assessment (pre/post test) covering TOPS University and TOPS Tech graduation requirements, GPA thresholds, and credit distinctions.