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The document discusses how fear is a powerful motivator that is used across many industries to sell products and ideas. It outlines learning targets, habits of mind, and 21st century skills for a student project that will examine how fear appeals can be used to raise awareness of social issues and enact change. Students will research how fear biologically and psychologically impacts humans and how different sectors currently employ fear techniques.
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Curio-creative workout is one method that will train your imagination to be more passionately curious and thirsty about knowledge.
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