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Higher education life skills research
The Step-by-Step Roadmap to College Search & Career Readiness WebQuest
Students will explore the areas of college readiness and career readiness. Using this *STEP-BY-STEP* roadmap, students will navigate through www.CollegeBoard.org and FAFSA website, to gain information about furthering their education after high school. Students will discover what colleges and careers are a fit for them. Please Read - I recently restructured this resource. It is now even more engaging and eye-catching to the student! Due to the College Board site making frequent improvements, I r
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: College and Career Readiness Bundle | CTE, FACS, FCS
Life Skills Project for Transition Planning
This is something I designed for my Community Based Instruction class. The students have to find a job that interests them, determine a monthly salary, find a car or other transportation, a home or place to reside, determine the cost of bills (gas, electric, cable, phone), and side expenses (entertainment, groceries, vacation). It is a wonderful project that takes time to complete. There is a lot of online research involved. The students really get a good grasp on the cost of living once they
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Adulting 101: preparing students for life after high school
"Why do I need to know this" and "How will this help me when I graduate" When students get to high school, sometimes teachers assume that they know how to do simple things like label an envelope, sign their name, fill out a check, search for job opportunities, pay a bill, or apply for a college, but the reality is, many of them do not. They may be well-versed in Algebra or the history of WWII, but they do not grasp the basic concepts of what it takes to live as an adult in our world.This resourc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Show Me the Money! College Scholarship Webquest
Did you know that some people get paid to learn, and the payment is not coming in the form of student loans? They are getting free and clear money because they started early, and they understand that college scholarships are not limited to graduating seniors or those students with super memories and extremely high test scores. Senior Year of high school is usually when students start applying for scholarships, but they may not be taking advantage of all of the scholarship income that they can
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Banking | Interviews and Consumer Research Activity for Banks and Accounts
Are you looking for a way to help your students learn about different banks and accounts, that isn't you standing at the front of the room dictating it to them? I want my students to all be consciously choosing banks and accounts that are right for them and which fit their goals, but guest speakers don't often cut it and my encouragement alone isn't enough sometimes to get them to take action. I created this series of banking interviews to guide students through the process of being a responsibl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: All Things Banking | Bundle
Compare Banks - Personal Finance Research
Students will compare local banks, online banks, and credit unions with two worksheets. Then, they will compare two checking accounts and decide which is better based on rates, fees, bonuses, etc. This download is perfect for high school students in Personal Finance classes!Download Includes:Teacher Guide2 Worksheets (compare institutions/compare accounts)Venn Diagram/writing prompt
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Financial Literacy Banking Bundle Checking Account
Employment Laws Know your Rights
Engage your students with informative and to-the-point research as it pertains to our rights as employees. The activity contains 8 short video clips from the Department of Labor site and 8 specific case scenarios for each workplace law learned about in this activity. You can assign this as independent work, or allocate a specific workplace law to a group. Looking for more activities for your employment laws unit? Check out the following resources:1. Employment Laws Scavenger Hunt2. Employment La
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Employment Laws Mega Bundle
REAL WORLD LIFE SKILLS RESEARCHING A COMPANY PROFILE BEFORE AN INTERVIEW
RESEARCHING A COMPANY PROFILE is located in Unit B of the Career Exploration curriculum guide where students gain practical and real-world experience in the job application process and students will learn how to research a company profile before they participate in interviewing for a job. Overall, Unit B provides students with an in-depth and thorough introduction to finding and applying for jobs, giving them research, analytical, and soft skills necessary to influence hiring managers and positi
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Employment Laws Scavenger Hunt Mini Bundle
Included are 2 of my best sellers in the employment law unit. These activities are packed with useful and real life information taken directly from government websites such as The Department of Labor and OSHA. Answer keys provided.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Social Media Regulation in Florida and the USA
Social Media Regulation in Florida and the USAShould youth have unbridled and unregulated access to social media platforms that have been proven to be harmful to their well-being? Is "smart" phone use and social media time interrupting students' learning in schools? What states in the United States are regulating social media access to protect children? What states' politicians are for sale and do not regulate social media access online for youth? What age should social media access begin? These
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Flash Research - Research to be conducted in class in 1 hour or less
Learning how to learn is THE fundamental skill that will allow someone to be successful in adulthood. Being able to sift through information, make sense of it, and apply it is what separates many people from those that enjoy achieving their goals from those that never seem to achieve them. This is a form that guides research on a specific topic (usually chosen by the teacher) in a class period and usually includes a brief presentation at the end of class (or the next class). A rubric on the p
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Hangry" Science - Physical, Mental, Emotional and Relational Well-Being
“Hangry” Science - Physical, Mental, Environmental, Emotional and Relational Well-beingExplore the interplay of physiological, psychological and environmental factors effecting your emotions and adversely impacting your relationships (romantic, familial and professional). Learn the body's signals and cues in order to take proactive steps to address hunger promptly, create positive surroundings, avoid the pitfalls of “hanger” and foster emotional well-being. Lesson Components Include:- 7 Insightf
Your Alter Ego - Boost Confidence, Determination & Performance
Your Alter Ego - Boost Confidence, Determination & PerformanceExplore the inner world of self-mastery, achievement and greatness. Discover how to strategically position your mindset and emotions to make wise decisions, achieve peak performance, maximize your potential and be fulfilled.Lesson Components Include:- 1 Insightful Article to Read (web link and PDF provided) - 6 Pages of Text for Reading - 25 Insightful Question Quiz (including 4 thought provoking transformative questions to facil
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Employment Law Research Project
In this employment law project, students work in pairs to research certain aspects of an employment law from a total of 25 federal employment laws. Students create a slideshow presentation on Google Slides with a step-by-step instruction manual filled with engaging memes to ease the pressure of researching employment laws that may be a bit boring for a youngster. Rubric, Student Sample, and presentations schedule form is included. Looking for more activities for your employment laws unit? Check
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Employment Laws Mega Bundle
The Creative Brain - Connect with Humanity & Awaken Your Creativity
The Creative Brain - Connect with Humanity & Awaken Your CreativityDiscover how the creative brain works, makes connections, transcends situations to playfully solve problems by connecting with and learning from people to gain new perspectives, awaken innovation, engineer and give birth creative breakthroughs. Lesson Components Include:- 3 Insightful Articles to Read (web links and PDF provided)- 21 Pages of Text for Reading (web links and PDF provided)- 50 Question Quiz based on the Text (s
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Living with Purpose - Discovery, Destiny and Fulfillment
Living with Purpose - Discovery, Destiny and FulfillmentHow can you pinpoint your passion, achieve your goals and discover your purpose? What elements and variables combine to direct you toward your life purpose? Are people important or a hindrance to your purpose? What are the roadblocks to living with purpose? How do you know when you are living purposefully, happily and on track to fulfillment? What are the signs and benefits of purposeful living? These questions and more will be answered in
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Online Dating Advice - Cultivate Meaningful Relationships and Don't Be Played
Online Dating Advice - Cultivate Meaningful Relationships and Don't Be PlayedInsightful lesson based on how scammers prey on sincere people genuinely pursuing love via online dating apps and sites. Street savvy, wise and insightful principles to live by and questions to consider before indulging in online dating. Set and establish personal perimeters, know the dangers, pitfalls, snares, challenges and reality of fake people and fraudsters online. Guard your heart, personal information and financ
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Complete a Time Audit - Practice for Tracking Cash Flow and Budgeting
Does budgeting present a challenge for your personal finance classes because of the lack of real world application many students feel when you start talking about it? Most students we teach are: not handling large sums of money, are not responsible for covering their expenses, and can typically squander all their money on wants without any noticeable consequences. Planning for the future with an adult salary can also be challenging since a teen’s ability to empathize with their future selves is
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Time Budgeting Bundle | Practice for Financial Budgeting
Anti-Aging, Cell Rejuvenation & Disease Prevention
Anti-Aging, Cell Rejuvenation & Disease PreventionIdentify the enemies of good health and wellness. Learn the important interplay of cells and genes, DNA and RNA, proteins and hormones to achieve balance and wellness. Discover the secrets of anti-aging to feel better, preserve your organs, reverse your biological age, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, prevent disease, feel younger and stronger to live longer.Lesson Components Include:- Lesson Outline- 12 Insightful Articles of Text (11
Inductive Bible Study Worksheet
Here's a worksheet that's geared towards helping beginners organize their Inductive method of Bible study. This was created specifically for middle school and high school students but can be used for adults as well. landscape colorful worksheet helps keep kids engaged while for the visual learner being able to see the different areas of Inductive study.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
College Match & Research Worksheet
Are you trying to introduce your students to the colleges that are a best-fit for them? Look no further! Aligned with CollegeBoard, this College Match and Research Worksheet is an invaluable resource for students to not only decide what they are looking for, but to also help them generate the best initial college list for themselves. With a variety of self-discovery questions ranging from location to major to campus life in Step 1, students will be able to pinpoint their preferences. The drop do
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Change, Chains or Irrelevance - An Inescapable Truth and Reality
Change, Chains or Irrelevance - An Inescapable Truth and Reality Do you embrace or resist change? Change is accelerating everywhere and all around us. Change is inevitable, inescapable, relentless and ever-present. How does change and implementation best occur to bring about needed reform and transformation? How is trust and confidence earned to win hearts and minds, after which people get on board and embrace behavioral change? These questions and more will be answered in this insightful and tr
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Investing 301 - Time to look at mutual funds live!
In this 20-minute video lesson, I jump onto the Vanguard website to explore mutual funds. I point out various ways to analyze a fund, exploring the expense ratio, sectors, performance, and more. It's a great foundation to help students understand investing.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Illusions of Life and Love - Soul Searching, Growing in Awareness and Wisdom
Illusions of Life and Love - Soul Searching, Growing in Awareness and WisdomExamine how you view, see, feel, experience, value, give, find meaning, approach and do LIFE and LOVE compared to the way others think, feel, behave and approach these important matters. Take time to do some soul searching to grow in self-awareness, purity, purpose, clarity and courage to be true to you without apology and compromise despite where you may differ from others.Students will read the definition of ILLUSION a
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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