TEAM SENATOR ANDREA CORDOZO
Is Canadian society becoming more divided and polarized?
What are the causes of division and polarization in Canada?
Some people think that there are reasonable limitations to our right to freedom of expression.
Other people think that our right to freedom of expression should not be limited under any circumstances. What do you think?
YOUR MISSION...
Thank you for being here and doing this work. Your effort, initiative, thoughts, and contributions are what will make your team successful.
END STATE: Create a short presentation that demonstrates the following:
You understand the question. (WHAT)
You understand the issue and the complexities or difficulties that the Bill or idea is trying to address. (HOW the WHAT unfolds)
Offer a solution(s) or idea(s) that can improve the situation. Be thoughtful. (HOW the problem can be addressed)
Explain and / or defend your idea; why is it a good approach or idea to address the problem. (WHY this is correct)
Give a composed summary.
ROLES for You and Your TEAMMATES:
delegate tasks like research,
break the issue into components to explore,
some team members can focus on the slides,
identify presenters early
give yourself time to practice.
ROLES of Adults:
Encourage and guide.
Adults are not here to help you answer your question. They are here to guide you as you explore, or when you 'hit a wall', or seek clarity. WHEN YOU ASK.
SCHEDULE- use your time wisely - it will go fast!
10:00 - Meet your politician and get the problem
10:30-11:30 - research
11:30-12:00 - build the presentation (continue research)
12:00 - Lunch and a presentation from Senator Loffreda.
(12:45-14:00 Senator Loffreda will travel between teams to give you some presentation advice.)
13:00 - Final research and prep
14:00 - Presentations