How can our perceptions distort us
af Alia Yasin
1. WEEK 1
1.1. Spoken word video: "To This Day"
1.1.1. Social Studies: Media literacy skills
1.2. Magazine analysis
1.2.1. English: (1.1), (2.2)
1.3. Nutritionist Visit
1.3.1. Health and Wellness: (W-8.2), (W-8.4)
1.4. Film: "Codes of Gender"
1.4.1. English: (2.3), (2.3)
1.4.2. Social Studies: (8.S.1), (8.S.4), (8.S.8), (8.S.9)
1.5. Interpreting Statistics
1.5.1. Math: (S-8.4.1)
1.5.2. Social Studies: Organize and synthesize researched information, (8.S.7)
1.6. Body Worlds and Mental Health Conference
1.6.1. Science: (K-8.3)
2. What constitutes beauty?
3. Is there a "perfect" body image?
4. How do we see ourselves?
5. WEEK 2
5.1. Infographic
5.1.1. Science: (K-8.4.1), (K-8.4.3)
5.2. "Da Kink In My Hair" at Theater Calgary
5.2.1. Drama: (Goal I)
5.3. Indigenous Elder Visit
5.3.1. Social Studies: Appreciate and respect how multiple perspectives, understand contemporary challenges and contributions of Aboriginal peoples,
5.4. Kris Demeanor Visit
6. WEEK 3
6.1. Spoken Word Activity
6.1.1. English: (2.4), (2.4), (3.1)
6.2. Spoken Word Showcase
6.2.1. Social Studies: Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner verbally,
6.2.2. English: (3.4)
6.3. Debriefing, Re-conceptualizing, and Re-framing
6.3.1. Health and Wellness: (W-7.4)