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Chapter Ten
Keep Going
Part One
Failure isn't the end of the story - Never, never, never give up
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Questions & Activities
Reflect on your lesson with short activities, or by exploring referenced articles, featured podcasts, term definitions, and more!
Featured Hot Take
Stumbling is hard. Failure is worse. But don’t worry! Paul McIntyer-Royston says it’s all going to work out in the end. Paul is one of Canada’s top fundraisers, having helped libraries, hospitals and even Canadian Olympians find gold.
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 dreams do you believe you need to stick with? Which ones should you let go?
- Do you think linking passion, skill and mission can help you realize a bigger, bolder dream?
- How could a mentor help you? Would they be able to advise how and when and if to act on a dream?
- How might you solicit feedback that actually helps? Do you know how to separate helpful help from unhelpful help?
- Check-in with yourself and your classmate next to you. How are you doing? This hasn’t been an easy class.
Did this story leave you with a question?
The best questions will be answered by Environment and Climate Change Canada’s scientists on video just for you! Make sure you include your name and school.
Part Two
YOUR TEACHER WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE ACTIVITIES BELOW THAT WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROJECT.
Mental Health
Mental health matters and is the cornerstone of resiliency. Uncover tools to help you help yourself.
Resiliency
Setbacks happen. Failure happens. It's okay. If this isn't your time, learn how to bounce back even stronger.
Go for a Hike
Check-in with yourself while checking out one of your classroom's incredible trails without breaking a sweat!
Further Exploration
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Resources From the Curated Library
Evaluating Prototypes
Evaluating Prototypes
Bias: Centre Left
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Tamarack
File Type: Resource
Overview: How to evaluate prototypes and create better ideas for change
Web Link: https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Resources/Tools/Aid4Action%20Evaluating%20Prototypes%20Mark%20Cabaj.pdf
Why debating still matters
Why debating still matters
Sub-Category: Debate
Source: The Guardian
File Type: Essay/Analysis
Overview: Why debating still matters
Web Link: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/aug/06/why-debating-still-matters
Unsolicited Evaluation Is the Enemy of Creativity
Bias: Centre
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Psychology Today
File Type: Opinion
Overview: Why unsolicited feedback stifles creativity
Web Link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn/201210/unsolicited-evaluation-is-the-enemy-creativity?fbclid=IwAR2hArrcl7iJl0VlQxNyVw0zPcwNlUjP-mEfbg5UsApGo2BLk2jwUqi10Do
Mentorship
Need a mentor? Or several? Follow this guide to find the perfect mentor.
What Is a Mentor?
A mentor is someone who informally helps support you...
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