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Planning 10 guides students through a variety of topics and issues that arise, as they become young adults. This course meets graduation program requirements and allows students to explore personal attributes and interests, discovering how these two areas relate to education and career planning. Employment and workplace issues are investigated further, with the use of a series of hands-on, personally relevant activities. Students also learn about tools and decision-making processes that are available for managing their finances. The course finishes with an examination of issues and decisions related to achieving a healthy and happy lifestyle.

Planning 10 is designed for self-paced learners but is also an exceptional classroom teacher reference. All course components use modular instruction, with formal and informal projects, and assessments developed to inspire the student. Planning 10 is available in print or online delivery formats and a corresponding teacher’s guide is available.

The Planning 10 Media CD includes 2 Core Resource interactive multimedia pieces linking to all 5 modules:

Making Decisions: provides systematic decision-making strategies
Finding Information: covers processes for finding and using information including Internet searches, note-taking, citing sources and plagiarism

The Media CD also includes a variety of resources that are tied to each lesson, including video, interactive multimedia and worksheets.

Expenses Pie Chart - Try Media Sample See Interative Demo The Wellness Wheel - Try Media Sample

Click on these images to view examples from the multimedia pieces.

Revised to reflect the Graduation Transition requirement
Developed by BC teachers, instructional designers, and multimedia experts with input by BC students
Modular design
Authentic and engaging activities
Rich and varied multimedia

To make use of multimedia resources requires a modern computer with sound, a CD-ROM drive and Flash Player (free to download from Adobe's website). To take an online course requires all of the above, plus an Internet connection and current web browser.

Planning 10 Media CD
The Game of Life (CD)
Credit and Credit Cards (DVD)
Teen Files: The Truth about Body Image (DVD and video)
Horizons 2000+: Career Studies (textbook)
Blackline Master
Home Facilitator's Guide

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Planning 10 Modules
Module 1: Preparing for Takeoff Understanding the Graduation Program Beginning the Graduation Program	Students examine their path to graduation, going over exam requirements and making graduation transition plans.
Module 2: Future Destinations Building Career Self-Awareness Setting Personal Goals	Students begin by learning about themselves, taking a self-inventory, identifying and exploring potential career options, and setting goals for life after high school.
Module 3: Ground Work Exploring Support Networks Exploring the Labour Market Preparing for an Employment Search Keeping That Job Module Assessment: Transitions	Students will identify and create support networks, cover letters and resumes. The interviewing process will be discussed and practiced, and students will learn what they need to know once they get a job.
Module 4: Money, Money, Money! My Money Awareness Increasing Financial Literacy Taking Care of Money Developing a Personal Financial Plan Module Assessment: My Financial Plan	Students will research the cost of either setting up an apartment or buying and driving a car. They will create a budget and learn how to balance savings and spending. Taxes and developing and assessing a financial plan for their life after high school, are also covered.
Module 5: Alive and Well Your Well-being Sex, Drugs, and Decisions Healthy Relationships So You Want to Drive Module Assessment: Healthy Lifestyle Decisions	Students learn how to improve their wellness through nutrition and by taking a look at diets and supplements. They then look at how drugs and alcohol can affect their lives, and how to make the right choice regarding these substances. Developing communication skills and healthy relationships are presented in this course as well.