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Chapter Eight

Be Better

Part One

Lesson Media
  • Watch video (overview of concepts in this chapter)
  • Reflect (activities and discussions)

Part Two

Activities
  • Break down concepts and definitions
  • Test your comprehension
  • Apply your knowledge
  • Continue to work on your final project

Part One

LET'S COMMIT TO BEING BETTER COMMUNICATORS - be better by watching the story below

Read Story Instead

Prefer reading instead? Here's the text version of your lesson.

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Questions & Activities

Reflect on your lesson with short activities, or by exploring referenced articles, featured podcasts, term definitions, and more!

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Featured Hot Take

We all need to work towards being better, more thoughtful communicators – better, more thoughtful citizens. And Donna Kennedy-Glans argues that starts with asking why more often.
 
Donna is a former Alberta cabinet minister and former energy executive. She’s also a lawyer and an author with a passion for moving society beyond polarity.
 
We’re featuring this podcast across all five Nature Labs subjects. You might not like every course you take in school, but they are all related. By listening to this podcast, hopefully you’ll better understand why.

Reflection

  • What does good communication and good consultation look like to you? Do you think it matters?
  • What role do you play in how we talk as a country?
  • Is it even possible to ask certain, hard questions – especially in this social media age – without creating controversy or deepening divides?
  • How can we spark better conversations with diverse citizens?
  • How can we do a better job of listening while also ensuring that we’re still heard?
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Part Two

YOUR TEACHER WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE ACTIVITIES BELOW THAT WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROJECT.

Good Communication

What we say matters. Investigate the power of words and learn how to improve your communication skills.

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The Art of the Conversation

Have a great idea for your final project? Awesome! Now consult with those who'll be impacted by it.

Try it out

Networking

Networking is one of the best tools for advancing your career goals. Practice your skills!

Network!

Job Interview Skills

You can't pay the bills if you don't have the skills (to apply for a job). Practice how to land the job in an interview!

Practice

Interview an Expert

Get out of your comfort zone and interview an expert who can help you with your project.

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Further Exploration

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A Community Shattered: Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge

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Yesterday, the tight-knit community of Tumbler Ridge - a small community found in the northeast corner of BC - experienced a heartbreaking tragedy that will leave...
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Canada at a Crossroads: Decision-Making, Democracy, and the Cost of Inaction (Lesson)

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Based on the story Canada at a Crossroads: Chapter 4 Grade Level: 9–12 Time Required: 80-120 minutes Big Idea: Indecision has consequences. In a democracy, making fair,...
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Canada at a Crossroads: Democracy, Responsibility, and the Choices We Make (Lesson)

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Based on the story Canada at a Crossroads: Chapter 5 Grade Level: 9–12 Time Required: 80-120 minutes Big Idea: Democracy is not self-sustaining. It depends on informed,...
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Resources From the Curated Library

Why communication is essential for great leaders

Bias: Centre Right Sub-Category: Communications Source: The Globe and Mail File Type: Article Overview: Why communication is critical to leadership in business and beyond Web Link: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/careers-leadership/why-communication-is-essential-for-great-leaders/article4098019/

A management professor explains why you should stop explaining everything

Bias: Centre Source: Fast Company File Type: Essay Overview: A management professor explains why you should stop explaining everything Web Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/91257031/a-management-professor-explains-why-you-should-stop-explaining-everything

Circular cities of the world: what can green infrastructure do?

Circular cities of the world: what can green infrastructure do? Bias: Centre Sub-Category: Ideas Source: The Conversation File Type: Article Overview: Focus on green infrastructure can help tackle biodiversity Web Link: https://theconversation.com/circular-cities-of-the-world-what-can-green-infrastructure-do-119273
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Interviewing an Expert

How To
Value of interview skills: Job interviews: Interview skills are crucial for job seekers. A well-executed interview can make the difference between getting the job or...
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Chapters

Chapter One

The System of Things

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Chapter Five

Here’s How

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Chapter Nine

Own Your Hypocrisy

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Chapter Two

The Context of It All

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Chapter Six

Your Turn

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Chapter Ten

Keep Going

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Chapter Three

We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

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Chapter Seven

Dig Deeper

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Chapter Eleven

One Last Thing

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Chapter Four

Hard Stuff is Hard

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Chapter Eight

Be Better

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Chapter Twelve

The End (of the Beginning)

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