In this video, we demonstrate the Unveiling Stories thinking routine from Harvard Project Zero, designed to help students explore complexity by looking beyond the surface of events and narratives. Using five guiding questions—What is the story? The human story? The world story? The new story? The untold story?—this routine supports students in uncovering multiple perspectives, deepening understanding, and engaging thoughtfully with real-world issues.

This video combines Slow Look and Ways Things Can Be Complex from Harvard Project Zero to help students slow down, observe deeply, and explore complexity. By taking time to notice details and then thinking through parts, purposes, and perspectives, students build curiosity, empathy, and a richer understanding of what they see—whether it's art, text, or the world around them.