$5 - $10 High School Life Skills Independent Work Packet (by date, oldest first)

Engage Students in Real-World Shopping Scenarios with our Interactive Resource! This resource offers two levels of immersive learning, simulating diverse real-world shopping experiences. Students will navigate through product prices, analyze their available funds, and make informed decisions on affordability. With practical exercises on identifying correct amounts for real products, they'll hone their money-handling skills. Moreover, students will master the art of calculating totals for multiple items, fostering critical thinking and financial literacy. Elevate your classroom experience with this empowering resource that prepares students for real-life shopping challenges!

This resource includes:

• 2 Levels
• Color Set
• Black & White Set
• 2 Pages of Money
• Teacher Answer Key
• 46 Worksheets per Set with 162 Questions
• A total of 92 Different Worksheets

LEVEL 1 - BILLS ONLY - DOLLAR UP & QUARTERS

Individual items up to $23.00 and calculating totals up to $23.00

• 1 What's the Dollar Up Amount Worksheet - 6 Questions
• 5 Do You Have Enough Worksheets - 15 Questions (3 Questions per Page)
• 5 Circle How Much Money is Needed - 15 Questions (3 Questions per Page)
• 5 What is the Total Cost (adding up 2 - 3 items) - 15 Questions (3 Questions per Page) (Example: $4.50 + $5.00)
• 5 Register Do You Have Enough Worksheets - 20 Questions (4 Questions per Page)
• Reflection Worksheets with 10 Questions

LEVEL 2 - BILLS & COINS - EXACT RETAIL PRICES

Individual items up to $22.27 and calculating totals up to $23.00

• 1 What's the Dollar Up Amount Worksheet - 6 Questions
• 5 Do You Have Enough Worksheets - 15 Questions (3 Questions per Page)
• 5 Circle How Much Money is Needed - 15 Questions (3 Questions per Page)
• 5 What is the Total Cost (adding up 2 - 3 items) - 15 Questions (3 Questions per Page) (Example: $4.44 + $4.68)
• 5 Register Do You Have Enough Worksheets - 20 Questions (4 Questions per Page)
• Reflection Worksheets with 10 Questions

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How to use this product:

• Print out and have students complete as a worksheet or workbook.
• Print & laminate for repeated use for fast finishers.
• Project pages onto the board to complete as a class. Have students take turns circling the correct amount of money.
• Project pages onto board and have student use the cut out or laminated money to present the correct dollar up amount needed for each question.

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This resource includes:

• 2 levels
• Snow Day Sleepover Planning / RSVP worksheet
• Total cost page
• Reflection pages (4)
• Teacher answer key - Level 1 - Total Cost & Reflection Page Level 2 - All
• Suggested follow up activities
• Bonus worksheet

Level 1 – Dollar UP Amount - NO CHANGE (Ex. $3.00)

• Items to purchase pages with 16 total items (2 per page)
• Reflection page with 10 questions
• 12 worksheets with 125 questions
• Partial answer key

Level 2 – Exact Retail Amount - Dollar Amounts WITH change (Ex. $2.48)

• Items to purchase pages with 16 total items (2 per page)
• 3 different leveled reflection pages
• 14 worksheets with 139 questions
• FULL answer key

A total of 26 different worksheets and 260 questions.

This resource is designed to help students understand and practice the budgeting and shopping process. Pictures of real food items are used as well as tags with prices as visuals. Students will identify how much is needed of a product, calculate multiple quantities, calculate the total cost and reflect on the purchases.

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This is a NO PREP, print and go 15 page workbook!

This resource includes:

• 2 levels
• Party Planning / RSVP worksheet
• Total cost page
• Reflection page
• Teacher answer key
• Suggested follow up activities
• Bonus worksheet

Level 1 – Dollar Amount - NO CHANGE (Ex. $12.00)

• Items to purchase pages with 21 total items (2-3 per page)
• 13 worksheets with 137 questions

Level 2 – Dollar Amount – WITH CHANGE (Ex. $12.48)

• Items to purchase pages with 26 total items (2-3 per page)
• 15 worksheets with 152 questions

A total of 28 different worksheets and 289 questions.

This resource is designed to help students understand and practice the budgeting and shopping process. Pictures of real food items are used as well as tags with prices as visuals. Students will identify how much is needed of a product, calculate multiple quantities, calculate the total cost and reflect on the purchases.

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Conflict Resolution Workbook for High School: Build Healthy Communication & Problem-Solving Skills (Teacher Cheat Sheet Included!) Empower your High School Students to navigate conflicts with confidence!

This Conflict Resolution Workbook is a comprehensive resource packed with engaging activities and real-life scenarios. It equips students with essential communication and problem-solving skills to tackle disagreements in healthy and effective ways.

Perfect for:

• Daily Lessons (SEL, Health, ELA)
• Substitute Teacher Plans
• Group Activities (Projects, Teams)
• Relationship Building (Friendships, Family, Romantic)

What's Inside:

• Self-Discovery Activities:

  • Pre-Assessment on Conflict Attitudes
  • Conflict Behavior Self-Evaluation

• Skill-Building Exercises:

  • Healthy vs. Unhealthy Conflict Strategies
  • Emotional Regulation During Conflict

• Real-World Applications:

  • Problem-Solving Scenarios (Friends, Family, School, Social Media)
  • Conflict in Group Settings (Projects, Teams)
  • Conflict in Romantic Relationships

• Reflection & Growth:

  • Personal Development Strategies
  • Tracking Progress & Goal Setting

Teacher Cheat Sheet Included!

This time-saving tool provides Sample Answer Guides for every section,

making it easy to:

• Facilitate classroom discussions
• Assess student progress
• Guide students through real-world scenarios
• Review self-evaluations

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply conflict resolution strategies in various situations.
• Manage emotions effectively during disagreements.
• Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy approaches.
• Develop problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Practice empathy and active listening for stronger relationships.

Aligned with Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1 (Collaboration & Building on Ideas)
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.3 (Evaluating Viewpoints in Conflict)
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.6 (Adapting Speech in Conflict Resolution)
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1 (Writing Arguments for Conflict Resolution Strategies)

Recommended Courses:

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Health Education
• English Language Arts (ELA)
• Psychology
• Advisory or Homeroom Activities

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Prepare your high school students for the real world with this in-depth "Ethical Choices at Work" workbook! Designed to foster critical thinking and self-reflection, this resource covers 10 key workplace dilemmas that students might face in their future careers. From dealing with "borrowed" supplies and plagiarism to clocking in early and managing work-life balance, this workbook encourages students to explore the consequences of ethical decision-making in a professional environment.

What’s Inside:

• 10 Realistic Workplace Scenarios: Each section presents a detailed situation students could encounter at work, such as deciding when borrowing becomes stealing or whether to exaggerate a customer complaint.
• Diverse Activities: Reflection questions, group discussions, case studies, role-playing exercises, and pros/cons lists engage students in active learning.
• Final Comprehensive Activity: Students apply all their knowledge in a culminating exercise that challenges them to navigate multiple ethical dilemmas in a fictional workplace, using critical thinking to make informed decisions.
• Reflection and Code of Conduct Creation: Students wrap up the workbook by reflecting on what they’ve learned and developing their own ethical code of conduct for a workplace.

Why This Resource is Essential for Your Classroom:

• Promotes Deeper Learning: Engages students in meaningful conversations about ethics, integrity, and responsibility in the workplace.
• Critical Thinking: Students are encouraged to evaluate multiple perspectives, consider consequences, and make well-informed decisions.
• Real-World Application: Helps students recognize the importance of ethics in professional environments, setting them up for success in their future careers.
• Versatile Tool: Perfect for use as an engaging lesson, homework, or sub plans.

This resource Includes 10 sections, each focusing on a unique ethical challenge, and culminates in a final activity where students apply everything they’ve learned. The workbook is a great tool for fostering deeper learning, critical thinking, and discussions, and can also be used as sub plans for independent work.

Scenarios Include:

1. The "Borrowed" Supplies: When Does Borrowing Become Stealing?
   A coworker takes office supplies home without permission, insisting it’s just borrowing. Students explore the difference between borrowing and stealing and discuss its impact on workplace culture and trust.
2. The Time Clock Tango: Rounding Hours & Clocking In Early
   Some employees clock in early or out late to gain extra pay. Students debate whether this practice is a minor issue or qualifies as time theft, and explore its effects on both employees and employers.
3. The Copycat Caper: Avoiding Plagiarism in the Workplace
   Under pressure, an employee considers copying material from the internet without credit. Students reflect on the ethical implications of plagiarism in the workplace and its potential consequences.
4. The White Lie Labyrinth: When to Be Honest vs. "Sugarcoat"
   An employee is asked to promote a product known for poor quality. Students explore the balance between honesty and tact, and discuss when honesty should take priority over making a sale.
5. The Expense Report Enigma: Separating Business from Personal
   An employee adds a personal meal to a business expense report. Students evaluate the ethical line between legitimate business expenses and crossing into dishonest reporting.
6. The Social Media Spy: When Online Monitoring Goes Too Far
   An employer monitors personal social media accounts and disciplines an employee for off-work behavior. Students examine the balance between workplace policies and employees’ right to privacy.
7. The Budget Blues: Cutting Corners vs. Ethical Practices
   A manager suggests cutting safety measures to save money. Students weigh the benefits of cost-cutting against the risks to safety and quality in a business environment.
8. The Discount Dilemma: Using Employee Discounts Ethically
   A coworker uses their employee discount for friends and family, despite company policy. Students reflect on the fairness and ethics of using employee benefits for non-employees.
9. The Overtime Conundrum: Working Hard vs. Burning Out
   An employee is overwhelmed with extra work but doesn’t want to say no. Students explore how to balance hard work with maintaining mental and physical health to avoid burnout.
10. The Customer Complaint Charade: Fact or Fabrication?
    Some coworkers fabricate customer complaints to gain refunds or discounts. Students discuss the ethical consequences of dishonesty in customer service and its impact on business integrity.

Teacher Cheat Sheet

This comprehensive Teacher Cheat Sheet provides detailed sample answers for all activities and scenarios included in the Ethical Choices at Work workbook. From reflections and case study responses to role-play outcomes and ethical decision-making processes, this guide helps teachers facilitate meaningful discussions and provides clear, thought-provoking answers for each section. Perfect for ensuring smooth lesson implementation, this cheat sheet supports classroom discussions, group work, and individual student understanding of key workplace ethics topics.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze ethical dilemmas and the potential consequences of workplace decisions.
• Develop critical thinking skills by reflecting on personal values and professional responsibility.
• Understand how ethical decision-making impacts both individual careers and workplace culture.
• Foster collaboration and communication through group discussions and role-play activities.

Common Core Standards:

• ELA: RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.8, W.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1: Analyzing complex texts, engaging in discussions, and forming well-supported arguments.
• Social Studies/Career Readiness: Supports the exploration of ethical behavior and professionalism in real-world scenarios.

Courses Perfect For:

• Business Education
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Workplace Readiness
• Ethics in Social Studies
• High School Advisory Programs

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Equip your students with the essential skills to navigate conflicts effectively!

This comprehensive bundle of 10 reading comprehension worksheets delves into various aspects of conflict resolution, providing students with a solid foundation for building positive relationships and fostering a harmonious classroom environment.
What's Inside?

• 10 engaging reading articles: Covering topics such as team conflicts, communication, emotions, compromise, and conflict prevention.
• Guided reading activities: Encourage students to reflect on their own experiences, analyze scenarios, and practice conflict resolution strategies.
• Variety of assessments: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions reinforce key concepts.
• Teacher answer key: Saves you time and ensures accurate assessment.

By the end of this bundle, students will be able to:

• Identify common team conflicts and develop strategies for resolving them.
• Understand the underlying causes of conflict and address them effectively.
• Communicate effectively to prevent and resolve conflicts.
• Build trust and foster a positive team environment.
• Manage emotions and navigate conflict with empathy.
• Find win-win solutions through compromise and negotiation.
• Prevent conflicts proactively by setting clear expectations and addressing issues promptly.
• Collaborate effectively to resolve conflicts as a team.
• Address cultural differences and navigate conflicts in diverse teams.
• Overcome distance challenges and resolve conflicts in virtual teams.

Aligned with Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.1-8.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1-8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.1-8.1: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

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Life Skills Power Pack: Empower Teens for Success! (10 Reading Comprehension Worksheets)

Equip teens with the essential skills to navigate the exciting (and sometimes challenging) world of adulthood! This comprehensive bundle of 10 reading comprehension worksheets tackles a variety of essential life skills, empowering teens to become confident and independent young adults.
Here's a sneak peek at the power-packed resources included:

• Teen Cleaning Powerhouse!: Master chores, organization, and budget-friendly cleaning with safe and effective methods.
• Grocery Shopping Like a Boss: Teen Edition: Learn to plan meals, create grocery lists, find healthy bargains, and avoid impulse buys.
• Teen Budgeting 101: Mastering Your Money: Track income & expenses, create a budget, and set savings goals to achieve financial dreams.
• Taxes for Teens: Demystifying the Paycheck: Understand deductions, complete a W-4 form, and learn the importance of paying taxes.
• Adulting 101: Essential Life Skills for Teens: Develop independence and responsibility with essential skills like budgeting, cooking, and laundry.
• Conquer Cooking! Easy Meals for Busy Teens: Master basic cooking techniques, learn kitchen safety, and prepare delicious budget-friendly meals.
• Laundry SOS: Decode Your Clothes Labels: Unlock the secrets of laundry care labels, sort clothes effectively, and tackle common laundry problems.
• Apartment Ready! Life Skills for College: Prepare for independent living in a college apartment with essential skills, roommate communication, and conflict resolution tips.
• DIY SOS: Quick Fixes for Everyday Problems: Learn simple solutions for common household problems, explore the importance of preventative maintenance, and become a DIY master.
• Adulting on a Budget: Saving for Your Future: Set financial goals, develop saving strategies, and understand the power of compound interest for a brighter financial future.

Each engaging worksheet features:

• Informative Text: Clear explanations and real-life examples to build understanding.
• Interactive Activities: Multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to solidify learning.
• Answer Key: Easy grading and checking for comprehension.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify and apply essential life skills for success in various situations.
• Students will be able to analyze information, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
• Students will be able to develop critical thinking and financial literacy skills.
• Students will be able to practice responsible behavior and self-sufficiency.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• HS.LS.3: Apply concepts of personal responsibility to academic and social situations. (Applies to most worksheets)
• RS.2.3: Analyze the central ideas or themes of a text and explain how the author uses language to convey them. (Analyze instructions and explanations)
• RI.1.2: Identify the central topic of a text and explain how the details are relevant. (Identify key points about each life skill)
• W.3.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information effectively (If applicable, consider including short writing activities where students create plans or explain life skills)

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