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Grade 11 ISAP (HSP 3U/C)

Introduction to the Social Sciences
Unit 5: Special Topics
(MEDITATION TO MINDFULNESS)

Student Subject
Name: Teacher:

Class Date Teacher

Section: Submitted: Advisor:

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION TIME EVALUATION CATEGORY MARKS

SECTION A: MEDITATION SESSION
_____ Task 1: Attend the Session 0.5 hr Seminar Knowledge Level
_____ Task 2:Different Types of Meditation 0.5 hr Guide Thinking Level
_____ Task 3:Describe, Reflect, & Analyze the Session 1.0 hr Guide T/C 20
SECTION B: SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW
_____ Task 4: Meditation Across the Nation 1.0 hr Assignment K/A 20
SECTION C: EXTENSIONS
_____ Task 5: Critical Applications 2.0 hr Present T/C 20
Total Time: 3.0 hrs Revision 3.2: January 2023
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Expectations: These are the things you will be learning in this unit.
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS: SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
RESEARCH AND INQUIRY SKILLS: A1.1; A1.2; A1.3; A2.1; A2.2;
RESEARCH AND INQUIRY SKILLS: A1; A2; A3; A4
A3.1; A3.2; A3.3; A3.4; A4.1; A4.2; A4.3

ANTHROPOLOGY: B2; ANTHROPOLOGY: B2.1

PSYCHOLOGY: C1; C2; PSYCHOLOGY: C1.2; C2.2;

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SECTION A: MEDITATION THE SESSION

You will attend a meditation session. Once you have reviewed the lesson and participated in
the meditation session you will complete the following tasks.

TASK 1: ATTEND THE SESSION

ATTEND the meditation session. The date and time will be provided to you by your teacher.
The session is small in size, so only 15-20 students can attend a given session.

VALUE: Leveled

TASK 2: DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEDITATION

RESEARCH & IDENTIFY the different types of meditation.

Briefly DESCRIBE at least 6 different types of meditation. The following websites may be
helpful:
• https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320392.php

VALUE: Leveled

TASK 3: DESCRIBE, REFLECT & ANALYZE THE SESSION

DESCRIBE the session in such a way that you can describe it to someone else. Include any
relevant details concerning what happened. Make sure to be specific.

REFLECT on the session. How did it make you feel? Describe relevant feelings concerning your
experience. Was the mindfulness section what you expected? Was it helpful? Was

ANALYZE your meditation session. Based on your experience in the session and the script
provided, which form of meditation would this be? Was the session helpful? Was it effective?
Explain.

FORMAT: This task can be completed in any format you wish.

VALUE: 20 Marks (Inquiry & Communication).

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SECTION B: SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW

TASK 4: MEDITATION ACROSS THE NATION

CHOOSE one of the following options to complete. Include a separate APA formatted
reference sheet with your work.

Create a Poster or Informational Pamphlet summarizing and highlighting the

positive mental/health benefits of at least 6 different forms of meditation.
OPTION INDIVIDUAL
• Colour, quality, and creativity are of the essence: make it
A PROFESSIONAL
OPTION
• Not just form, but purpose: WHY are these forms of meditation
beneficial?
Write and record a 3-5 minute script for a Guided Meditation. Research
examples at some of the following websites:
• www.fragrantheart.com
• https://www.headspace.com/meditation/guided-meditation
OPTION INDIVIDUAL
• https://www.mindful.org/category/meditation/guided-meditation/
B • Calm (see https://www.calm.com ) or another meditation App
OPTION
Your Guided Meditation must include background sounds/music and can be
recorded as audio-only or with a calming and relaxing video or image
background (ie. Audio or YouTube/Video)
Research an important figure and/or proponent of Meditation. Present your
findings in a presentation or slideshow:
OPTION • Personal background INDIVIDUAL
C • How they came to associate with the benefits of meditation OPTION
• Books, courses, teachings, etc.
• Focus on specific forms of meditation
Research individualistic and collectivist cultures. What are these cultures?
Research and explain the psychological construct of Grit.
What are the approaches to mindfulness practices in these cultures
GROUP
OPTION
OPTION
D How do individualistic and collectivist cultures compare in their approaches to
(2-3 people)
the constructs of mindfulness and grit? Explore the similarities and differences.

Share your research in an interesting format of your choice.

OPTION Propose your project as a quest unit. Can you connect mindfulness to another INDIVIDUAL OR
E course? Consult with your teacher to do this. GROUP

VALUE: 20 Marks (Knowledge & Application).

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SECTION C: EXTENSION ACTIVITY

NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE THE EXTENSION ACTIVITY (TASK 5) IF INSTRUCTED TO

DO SO

TASK 5: CRITICAL APPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS one for mindfulness exists in health fields. Psychotherapy is a psychological

method of therapy that can help with a broad variety of mental illnesses and difficulties. It is
often referred to as “talk therapy”. In this therapy, you often work closely with a psychiatrist,
psychologist or other mental health applications.

READ the article provided to you

by your teacher. Review the
abstract to learn what the article is
about.

FIND the article here: https://tinyurl.com/4rbeary3

RESEARCH, CREATE & PRESENT ONE of the therapies or stress reduction techniques
reviewed in this paper. These therapies include (1) mindfulness-based stress reduction; (2)
mindfulness-based cognitive therapy; (3) mindfulness-based eating awareness training; (4)
dialectical behaviour therapy; (5) acceptance and commitment therapy.

• You can work on this individually or within a group.

INDIVIDUAL or GROUP OF 2 Choose 1 of the therapies listed in the research paper

Choose 2 therapies listed in the research paper to work
GROUP OF 3
on.
Choose 2 therapies listed in the research paper to work
GROUP OF 4 on. Compare the efficacy of the therapies. Which is
more effective? Which would you recommend?

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WHAT MUST BE INCLUDED?

• Your presentation must use proper academic sources. So make sure to include an APA
FORMATTED reference page.

• Your presentation must go beyond information from the research paper. This means
you will be the EXPERT on this form of therapy for our class. Make sure to define any
keywords which may not be familiar to your classmates or your teacher.

• Your presentation must:

o Describe the therapy/technique;
o Provide background and “must-know” information about the given therapy.
o Describe who the therapy would be for;
o Identify/describe the potential benefits of the therapy. What are its’ limitations?

• The LENGTH of your presentation should be between 3-5 minutes.

FORMAT: Any format could be used as long as engaging and allows for visuals. You could
create a slide presentation with speaker notes; a documentary; a magazine article, etc.

VALUE: 20 Marks (Inquiry & Communication)

The Unit Guide is now FINISHED!

SUBMIT the required materials when submitting your unit.

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