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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Based on the story Canada at a Crossroads: Chapter 4
Grade Level: 9–12
Time Required: 80-120 minutes
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Canada at a Crossroads: Democracy, Responsibility, and the Choices We Make (Lesson)
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Grade Level: 9–12
Time Required: 80-120 minutes
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Resources From the Curated Library
How to give helpful feedback
How to give helpful feedback
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Harvard Business Review
File Type: Article
Overview: How to give helpful feedback
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90% Of Startups Fail: Here's What You Need To Know About The 10%
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Testing...
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
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Canadian Failures: Stories of Building Toward Success
Sub-Category: Testing & Failure
Source: CBC/CTV
File Type: Book/Video
Overview: Canadian failures that led to major national success stories
Web Link: https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadian-failures-stories-from-successful-canadians-about-how-failure-got-them-there-1.4234287
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
Understanding How Design Thinking, Lean and Agile Work Together
Understanding How Design Thinking, Lean and Agile Work Together
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Mind the Product
File Type: Guide
Overview: From...
Additional Resources
How to have a good conversation
How to have a good conversation
Sub-Category: Life
Source: TED
File Type: Video
Overview: How to have a good conversation
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Before He Had His Own Show, He Worked In Tech Support
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Life
Source: Wealthsimple
File Type: Article
Overview: Before He...
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Bias: Centre
Source: The Conversation
File Type: Essay
Overview: 40 years after his death Michel Foucault’s philosophy still speaks to a...
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 Great Power Of Connecting Passion With Purpose
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Life
Source: Forbes
File Type: Opinion
Overview: The power of aligning passion and purpose
Web Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlmoore/2015/01/19/the-great-power-of-connecting-passion-with-purpose/#65ec17258784
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