Part One
Our democracy needs your help - What did the hypocrite say to the hypocrite? Don't be a hypocrite
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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
When we don’t own our hypocrisy, things get messy. Really messy. So, it’s about time we start cleaning up our public discourse, right Your Honour?
Hon. Janet Austin helped lead the YWCA and helped lead the province of British Columbia, serving as Lieutenant Governor.
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
- How can we put forward and debate issues in a constructive way that enhances our democracy?
- Do you think we need to be more patient when it comes to advancing our ideas for change? Do we ask for too much, too quickly?
- Do we need more empathy for those that we disagree with?
- Do we need to be more inclusive of voices who have opinions informed by experiences different from our own?
- Do you listen to differing opinions? Or do you only listen to different opinions from within your own community or echo chamber?
Part Two
YOUR TEACHER WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE ACTIVITIES BELOW THAT WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROJECT.
Be Constructive
Be a better critic. Get more constructive feedback. It's time to learn how to review and be reviewed.
Critique
Learning is in the doing. Practice critiquing visual stories before reviewing your classmates.
Further Exploration
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Predicting Our Year Ahead
Part One: Warm Up
Think of one event from the past school year — in Canada or the world — that left a strong impression...
Resources From the Curated Library
Five types of mentors we all need
Five types of mentors we all need
Sub-Category: Networking & Mentorship
Source: TED
File Type: Article/Video
Overview: Five types of mentors we...
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...
Unsolicited Evaluation Is the Enemy of Creativity
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...
You Can Take It! How To Accept Negative Feedback With Ease
You Can Take It! How To Accept Negative Feedback With Ease
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Forbes
File Type: Opinion
Overview: The...
How to Master Non-Awkward, Effective In-Person Networking
How to Master Non-Awkward, Effective In-Person Networking
Sub-Category: Networking & Mentorship
Source: Hubspot
File Type: Guide
Overview: Advice on effective networking
Web Link: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/the-ultimate-guide-to-non_awkward-effective-networking
Lack of ambition in Canada creating ‘600-pound beaver in the room’: Shopify president
Bias: none
Source: CTV News
File Type: Article
Overview: Lack of ambition in Canada creating \\'600-pound beaver in the room\\': Shopify...
Additional Resources
The Reason You Walk
Resource: Book
Website: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/417538/the-reason-you-walk-by-wab-kinew/9780143193555
9 great jobs for people who want to save the planet
9 great jobs for people who want to save the planet
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Life
Source: CNBC
File Type: Article
Overview: Ideas for...
The Great Power Of Connecting Passion With Purpose
The Great Power Of Connecting Passion With Purpose
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Life
Source: Forbes
File Type: Opinion
Overview: The power of aligning passion...
The Storytelling Animal
Bias: Centre
Sub-Category: Life
Source: The Storytelling Animal
File Type: Book
Overview: Why did humans become the storytelling animal
Web Link: http://jonathangottschall.com/storytelling-animal
The Science Behind “I’m Sorry”: Why to Say It, and How
The Science Behind “I’m Sorry”: Why to Say It, and How
Sub-Category: Life
Source: Quiet Revolution
File Type: Article
Overview: Science behind...
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