Watch this video about how we could possibly measure happiness around the world. While you are watching, list the points made about how we could measure happiness and consider if there are other options.
How To Measure Happiness
A National Geographic look at how we might measure happiness around the world.
How To Measure Happiness
A National Geographic look at how we might measure happiness around the world.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we create more happiness in our community?
- What skills should we, as young people, learn before graduating from high school?
- How can we show others the best of our world?
Thinking Routine: Compass Points
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Follow the prompts below to draw or write out some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your work for future use!
Think about your group’s question and how you might want to answer the problem. Contemplate all the different feelings this topic might evoke and how they could be used to answer your question. The aim of this exercise is to get you thinking and working together to create ideas. Everything is possible here!
E = Excited: What excites you about this idea or question? What’s the upside?
W = Worrisome: What do you find worrisome about this idea or question? What’s the downside?
N = Need to Know: What else do you need to know or find out about this idea or question? What additional information would help you to evaluate things?
S = Stance or Suggestion for Moving Forward: What is your current stance or opinion on the idea or question? How might you move forward in your evaluation of this idea or question?
Need To Knows
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