Plan Outside the Box

Plan Outside the Box

Worksheet • 30 min of learning

Here's how Plan Outside the Box aligns with curriculum standards in Alabama. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

Foundational Standards

Standards
Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Plan Outside the Box
3: Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job‑seeking skills including resume‑writing and interviewing.

Financial Responsibility

4: Explain how certifications may expand employment opportunities and positively impact earnings. Examples: lifeguard training, tax preparation class, first aid training

Standards
Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Plan Outside the Box
a: Describe the opportunity costs of developing human capital by taking courses to prepare for employment in careers that are in high demand with high income potential.

Consumer Decisions and Behavior

9: Describe factors that impact consumer purchasing decisions throughout the lifespan.

Standards
Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Plan Outside the Box
b: Explain how consumers can benefit from conducting a cost‑benefit analysis before making a financial decision.

Money Management

15: Describe strategies for managing income to align with financial goals.

Standards
Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Plan Outside the Box
a: Describe the impact of career choice, education, skills, and economic conditions on income and financial stability.