Chapter 3 Questions

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Think about it

  • Compare how certain animals species interact with each other to how humans do.
  • What do you think makes a question "good" or "bad"? Can you give examples of each?
  • What strategies do you use to brainstorm ideas?
  • How do you dig deeper on questions that matter to you?
  • Have you ever been asked a question that made you think differently or changed your perspective?
  • Do you ask big enough questions? Does society?
  • Do you - and should you - tailor your questions to the audience or person you are asking?
  • What role does active listening play in asking better questions?
  • What did you learn in this story?
  • What are your views on what was discussed?
  • Is it possible to disagree respectfully?
  • How do you balance open-ended questions that encourage discussion with more specific questions that elicit precise information?
  • Explain this quote from Dr. Leroy Little Bear: “In this era of Truth and Reconciliation, most people are talking about reconciliation. Not too many people are talking about truth. And I think a good starting point is to focus on the truth.”
  • How do you handle situations where you don't understand something but are hesitant to ask questions? What strategies could you use to overcome this hesitation?

Reflection Activity

  • Option One: Create a visual, multi-media timeline of an issue outlined in the lesson media. Include important dates and events that relate to the issue.
  • Option Two: Have a conversation with an Indigenous community near you. Learn their history and ask questions about their experiences on the land. Be sure to listen and take notes.
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