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
Latest News
Newfoundland & Labrador Election: #9 – What does this mean?
https://youtu.be/WBezlG0trxg
An overview of the Newfoundland and Labrador election with your host, Simon Jackson.
ICYMI - Here's a playlist of the previous updates from last night:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghJkRMPFsTgqMFeaqyW_2mouT4hxz5ZC
Newfoundland & Labrador Election: #8 – The Results
https://youtu.be/YYq2zz6KEmU
An overview of the Newfoundland and Labrador election with your host, Simon Jackson.
Newfoundland & Labrador Election: #7 – Bridging Divides
https://youtu.be/rBTIKrlpI7U
An overview of the Newfoundland and Labrador election with your host, Simon Jackson.
The Life and Times of Honorable, Dr. Donald H. Oliver, CM, ONS,...
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...
Sustainability Storytelling: Creating a Narrative that Matters
Bias: Centre Left
Sub-Category: Storytelling
Source: BSR
File Type: Essay/Analysis
Overview: Why storytelling should be done with a purpose: A look at what...
How to Deliver Useful Information When Giving Feedback
How to Deliver Useful Information When Giving Feedback
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Solutions for Resiliance
File Type: Guide
Overview: Ideas for giving...
3 Highly Effective Ways to Give Critical Feedback
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Psychology Today
File Type: Guide
Overview: How to deliver feedback that maintains relationships
Web Link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/feeling-it/201606/3-highly-effective-ways-give-critical-feedback
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
Web...
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...
Additional Resources
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 pros — and cons — of empathy
The pros — and cons — of empathy
Sub-Category: Life
Source: CBC
File Type: Essay/Analysis
Overview: Pros and cons of empathy
Web Link: https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/the-pros-and-cons-of-empathy-1.3958869
The pros — and cons — of empathy
Sub-Category: Life
Source: CBC
File Type: Essay/Analysis
Overview: Pros and cons of empathy
Web Link: https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/the-pros-and-cons-of-empathy-1.3958869
This Is Why The World Needs Artists
This Is Why The World Needs Artists
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Life
Source: Forbes
File Type: Article
Overview: Business of art and storytelling
Web Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/janeclairehervey/2018/02/27/this-is-why-the-world-needs-artists/#57811ddf3f70
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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