General Financial Literacy
Lesson Plans

Strand 3

Students will understand sources of income and the relationship between career preparation and lifetime earning power.

Standard 1

Identify sources of income and specific employability skills.

• Career One Stop
  Students will assess their career aspirations, evaluate and compare career opportunities based on aptitudes and interests, and plan a career while understanding the income potential of that chosen career.
• Dollars and Sense: Navigating Your Paycheck
  Students will comprehend their paycheck, the voluntary and compulsory withholding of income, basic payroll concepts, and explanations of tax documentation.
• Evaluate Career Opportunities
  Students will investigate potential careers that match their aptitudes and interests.    

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