TAYLOREDTEACHINGS
  • World History
    • World History Honors
    • Unit 1: (1200-1450) - State Building in the Global Tapestry
    • Unit 2: (1200-1450) - Networks of Exchange
    • Unit 3: (1450-1750) - Land-Based Empires
    • Unit 4: (1450-1750) - Sea of Exploration
    • Unit 5: (1750-1900) - Revolutions
    • Unit 6: (1750-1900) - Imperial Migration
    • Unit 7: (1900-present) - Global Conflicts
    • Unit 8: (1900-present) - Cold War & Decolonization
    • Unit 9: (1900-present) - Globalization
  • Civic Literacy
    • Governmental Figures
    • Unit 0 - Civics and Citizenship
    • Unit 1 - Legistlative Branch
    • Unit 2 - Executive Branch
    • Unit 3 - Judicial Branch
    • Unit 4 - Liberty & Justice for All
    • Unit 5 - State and Local Government
    • Unit 6 - Seeds of Rebellion
    • Unit 7 - The Young Republic
  • AP
    • AP World History >
      • Unit 1: (1200-1450) - State Building in the Global Tapestry
      • Unit 2: (1200-1450) - Networks of Exchange
      • Unit 3: (1450-1750) - Land-Based Empires
      • Unit 4: (1450-1750) - Transoceanic Interconnections
      • Unit 5: (1750-1900) - Revolutions
      • Unit 6: (1750-1900) - Imperial Migration
      • Unit 7: (1900-present) - Global Conflicts
      • Unit 8: (1900-present) - Cold War & Decolonization
      • Unit 9: (1900-present) - Globalization
    • AP European History >
      • Unit I - The Rise of Europe
      • Unit II - Rebirth and Exploration
      • Unit III - A Fractured Faith
      • Unit IV - A Question of Sovereignty
      • Unit V - A Shifting Society
      • Unit VI - Revolution
      • Unit VII - Political Turmoil
      • Unit VIII - Rise of the Nation-State
      • Unit IX - Forging the Modern Era
      • Unit X - Imperialism and the Great War
      • Unit XI - Global Conflicts
      • Unit XII - The Long Peace
    • Western Civilization >
      • Unit I: (prehistory-330BC) - Origins
      • Unit II (2700 - 323B.C.) - Classical Antiquity
      • Unit III (509BC - 476) - The Dream that was Rome
      • Unit IV (476 - 1216) - The Age of Faith
      • Unit V (1095 - 1492) - Crossroads of Catastrophe
      • Unit VI (1350 - 1620) - Into the Unknown
      • Unit VII (1517 - 1776) - Crisis of Faith
      • Unit VIII (1756 - 1815) - Revolution!
      • Unit IX (1769-1914) - Engineering of Empires
      • Unit X (1914 - 1920) - The Great War
      • Unit XI (1920 - 1945) - Twilight of Empires: A World at War
      • Unit XII (1945 - present) - Cold War & Globalization
  • American History
    • American History Honors >
      • Map Test
    • Unit 0: (1763 - 1800) - Revolutionary America
    • Unit 1: (1800 - 1848) - Expansion & Reform
    • Unit 2: (1824 - 1861) - A Nation Divided
    • Unit 3: (1861 - 1877) - Civil War & Rebirth
    • Unit 4: (1865 - 1898) - Gilded Dreams
    • Unit 5: (1890 - 1920) - The American Ascent
    • Unit 6: (1920 - 1945) - Roaring to Warring
    • Unit 7: (1945 - 1963) - Peace & Paranoia
    • Unit 8: (1955 - 1980) - The Fight for Justice
    • Unit 9: (1980-present) - Modern America
  • Economics PFL
    • Unit 1 - What Comes Next?
    • Unit 2 - Entering the Arena
    • Unit 3 - Dollars and Sense
    • Unit 4 - The Cost of Living
    • Unit 5 - Securing the Future
    • Unit 6 - Economic Systems
    • Unit 7 - Economics of Business
    • Unit 8 - Economics of Government
    • Special Unit - Seasonal Lessons
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What Comes Next?

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"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." ​​
--Benjamin Franklin
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Quizlet™ Vocabulary
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Wayground™ Quizzes
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Everfi™ Units 8-9
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Review


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​KEY TOPICS
  • Financial Literacy
  • Personal Finance Awareness
  • Post-Secondary Preparation
  • Financial Goal Assessment​
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​​1.1 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL LITERACY

Personal financial literacy introduces the fundamental knowledge required to navigate real-world money decisions after high school. Students assess their current understanding of personal finance and discover why building early financial awareness is essential for lifelong stability.
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Questions about Finance

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​KEY TOPICS
  • SMART Goal Framework
  • Five-Year Blueprint
  • Return on Investment (ROI)
  • Career Exploration
  • Post-Secondary Planning
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​​1.2 GOAL SETTING

Setting intentional, actionable goals helps students map out a clear path for their personal, academic, and financial futures. Through five-year planning tools and SMART goal frameworks, students evaluate life after high school and calculate the return on investment for their future ambitions.
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​​KEY TOPICS​​
  • Student Loans
  • FAFSA​


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​​1.3 STUDENT DEBT

Understanding the true cost of post-secondary education is crucial for preventing long-term financial strain. Students audit the realities of student loans, explore state funding resources, and develop proactive strategies to minimize debt before stepping onto campus. ​
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CFNC Information 2026-27
FAFSA Estimator

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​KEY TOPICS​​
  • Post-Secondary Pathways
  • Institutional Fit Analysis
  • Trade vs. College Options
  • Entry-Level Employment Basics

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​​1.4 HOW TO PICK 'NEXT'

Choosing the right post-secondary path requires evaluating both personal fit and financial reality. Students analyze institution types, compare program offerings, and evaluate how employment and insurance basics impact life after graduation. ​
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College Personality Quiz

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​KEY TOPICS​​
  • Award Letter Dissection
  • Financial Aid Packaging
  • Scholarships & Grants
  • Net Cost Evaluation


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​​1.5 FINANCIAL AID

Navigating financial aid options allows students to unlock funding opportunities and evaluate true college costs. By dissecting award letters and engaging in interactive budget simulations, students learn how grants, scholarships, and loans shape their net education expense.
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  • World History
    • World History Honors
    • Unit 1: (1200-1450) - State Building in the Global Tapestry
    • Unit 2: (1200-1450) - Networks of Exchange
    • Unit 3: (1450-1750) - Land-Based Empires
    • Unit 4: (1450-1750) - Sea of Exploration
    • Unit 5: (1750-1900) - Revolutions
    • Unit 6: (1750-1900) - Imperial Migration
    • Unit 7: (1900-present) - Global Conflicts
    • Unit 8: (1900-present) - Cold War & Decolonization
    • Unit 9: (1900-present) - Globalization
  • Civic Literacy
    • Governmental Figures
    • Unit 0 - Civics and Citizenship
    • Unit 1 - Legistlative Branch
    • Unit 2 - Executive Branch
    • Unit 3 - Judicial Branch
    • Unit 4 - Liberty & Justice for All
    • Unit 5 - State and Local Government
    • Unit 6 - Seeds of Rebellion
    • Unit 7 - The Young Republic
  • AP
    • AP World History >
      • Unit 1: (1200-1450) - State Building in the Global Tapestry
      • Unit 2: (1200-1450) - Networks of Exchange
      • Unit 3: (1450-1750) - Land-Based Empires
      • Unit 4: (1450-1750) - Transoceanic Interconnections
      • Unit 5: (1750-1900) - Revolutions
      • Unit 6: (1750-1900) - Imperial Migration
      • Unit 7: (1900-present) - Global Conflicts
      • Unit 8: (1900-present) - Cold War & Decolonization
      • Unit 9: (1900-present) - Globalization
    • AP European History >
      • Unit I - The Rise of Europe
      • Unit II - Rebirth and Exploration
      • Unit III - A Fractured Faith
      • Unit IV - A Question of Sovereignty
      • Unit V - A Shifting Society
      • Unit VI - Revolution
      • Unit VII - Political Turmoil
      • Unit VIII - Rise of the Nation-State
      • Unit IX - Forging the Modern Era
      • Unit X - Imperialism and the Great War
      • Unit XI - Global Conflicts
      • Unit XII - The Long Peace
    • Western Civilization >
      • Unit I: (prehistory-330BC) - Origins
      • Unit II (2700 - 323B.C.) - Classical Antiquity
      • Unit III (509BC - 476) - The Dream that was Rome
      • Unit IV (476 - 1216) - The Age of Faith
      • Unit V (1095 - 1492) - Crossroads of Catastrophe
      • Unit VI (1350 - 1620) - Into the Unknown
      • Unit VII (1517 - 1776) - Crisis of Faith
      • Unit VIII (1756 - 1815) - Revolution!
      • Unit IX (1769-1914) - Engineering of Empires
      • Unit X (1914 - 1920) - The Great War
      • Unit XI (1920 - 1945) - Twilight of Empires: A World at War
      • Unit XII (1945 - present) - Cold War & Globalization
  • American History
    • American History Honors >
      • Map Test
    • Unit 0: (1763 - 1800) - Revolutionary America
    • Unit 1: (1800 - 1848) - Expansion & Reform
    • Unit 2: (1824 - 1861) - A Nation Divided
    • Unit 3: (1861 - 1877) - Civil War & Rebirth
    • Unit 4: (1865 - 1898) - Gilded Dreams
    • Unit 5: (1890 - 1920) - The American Ascent
    • Unit 6: (1920 - 1945) - Roaring to Warring
    • Unit 7: (1945 - 1963) - Peace & Paranoia
    • Unit 8: (1955 - 1980) - The Fight for Justice
    • Unit 9: (1980-present) - Modern America
  • Economics PFL
    • Unit 1 - What Comes Next?
    • Unit 2 - Entering the Arena
    • Unit 3 - Dollars and Sense
    • Unit 4 - The Cost of Living
    • Unit 5 - Securing the Future
    • Unit 6 - Economic Systems
    • Unit 7 - Economics of Business
    • Unit 8 - Economics of Government
    • Special Unit - Seasonal Lessons