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Chapter Six
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Giving and Taking Constructive Criticism
A critique is an evaluation or assessment of something, such as a political statement or public policy, a work of art, literature or an...
How To Create a Safe Space in Your Class
Creating a safe space in the classroom is crucial for fostering a positive learning environment and foster better discussions.
Establish Clear Expectations: Set clear guidelines...
How to Create a Press Release
A press release, also known as a news release or media release, is a written statement issued by an organization to announce news or...
How to Work in a Group
Why it's important to know how to work in a group
Achieving goals: Working in a group can help you achieve goals that would be...
Stories from rising leaders
Young people can change the world. You can make a difference for people and nature today. But the path isn’t always as obvious or as easy as we...
Design Thinking with Michael Kennedy
So, you’ve got a great idea for a class project; to launch a new business; to improve a community service; to change the world...
Selecting Your Topic
Choosing a good topic for a project can be challenging, but here are some steps to make the decision just a bit less overwhelming.
Identify...
Further Exploration
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A Community Shattered: Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge
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...
Canada at a Crossroads: Decision-Making, Democracy, and the Cost of Inaction (Lesson)
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,...
Canada at a Crossroads: Democracy, Responsibility, and the Choices We Make (Lesson)
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,...
Resources From the Curated Library
What is prototyping?
What is prototyping?
Sub-Category: Prototyping
Source: Innovation Foundation
File Type: Video
Overview: What prototyping is
Great Questions Lead to Great Design – A Guide to the Design Thinking Process
Great Questions Lead to Great Design – A Guide to the Design Thinking Process
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Interviews
Source: Design (Business)
File Type: Guide
Overview: Asking the better question gets the better answer
Web...
In the perpetual quest for the secret to happiness, scientists butted heads until they...
Bias: Centre
Source: The Globe and Mail
File Type: Essay/Research
Overview: In the perpetual quest for the secret to happiness, scientists butted heads until they found an answer
Web Link: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-scientists-pursuit-of-happiness-debate/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Morning%20Update&utm_content=2024-10-11_6&utm_term=Morning%20Update%3A%20Playing%20nice%20this%20Thanksgiving&utm_campaign=newsletter&cu_id=bZnKMoBYEqn1yUkTzfoe4%2BPSvjxFhJPIuOC0qZ57Bs0%3D
The Least Politically Prejudiced Place in America
Source: The Atlantic
Web Link: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/03/watertown-new-york-tops-scale-political-tolerance/582106/?fbclid=IwAR15T_3oongVDUtt_2a0z2-osoSUG6bghea7NMXfiAP3FwE-PyhZNvoyKqo
Cultural imperialism isn’t threatening Canadian identity — and cultural nationalism can’t save it
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Culture Divide
Source: National Post
File Type: Opinion
Overview: Cultural appropriation is threatening Canadian identity
Web Link: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/andrew-coyne-cultural-imperialism-isnt-threatening-canadian-identity-and-cultural-nationalism-cant-save-it
Reflections
Michael Kennedy
So, you’ve got a great idea for a class project; to launch a new business; to improve a community service; to change the world...
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