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Chapter Eight

Be Better

Part One

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

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Questions & Activities

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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.
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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. Study how words have shaped science debates 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 your science.

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Identifying Species Lab

How do you determine what species you have observed in the wild? Learn from the teachings of biologist Verne Lehmberg.

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How to Take Field Notes

If you haven't already realized, good science is all about good data. Learn how to take proper field notes to fortify your science!

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BioBlitz

Have you ever heard of a BioBlitz? Conduct a citizen science project to help biodiversity in your community!

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Interview an Expert

Need advice? Get out of your comfort zone and interview an expert who can help you with your project. * Recommended

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Further Exploration

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Remembrance Day

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Understanding COP30 and Canada’s Role in Global Climate Action (Lesson)

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COP30 is the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), taking place in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil, in the...
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The Budget

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You’ve probably heard: The government just released its new budget – the first in a while – and it’s the talk of the nation....
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Resources From the Curated Library

Trying To Determine Forest Health? Look To The Lichens

Trying To Determine Forest Health? Look To The Lichens Sub-Category: Stewardship Source: Science Friday File Type: Article Overview: Trying To Determine Forest Health? Look To The Lichens Web Link: https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/trying-to-determine-forest-health-look-to-the-lichens/?fbclid=IwAR2wG_n4Ema_ZwppANWZCHMwiE9KdqCUxjyfx0Ei7MhHB378VL4_U4FciSc

Why scientists should communicate science – getting to the heart of the matter

Why scientists should communicate science – getting to the heart of the matter Bias: Centre Left Sub-Category: Science Source: Naturejobs File Type: Blog Overview: Why scientists need to be better communicators Web Link: http://blogs.nature.com/naturejobs/2017/11/20/why-scientists-should-communicate-science-getting-to-the-heart-of-the-matter/

British Columbia-Indigenous Nation Agreements: Lessons for Reconciliation?

Bias: Centre Right Sub-Category: Duty to Consult Source: Institute for Research on Public Policy File Type: Report/Analysis Overview: Lessons on reconciliation from BC/no treaties Web Link: http://irpp.org/research-studies/british-columbia-indigenous-nation-agreements-lessons-for-reconciliation/
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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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