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The Left Brain vs. Right Brain Myth Instructional VideoThe Left Brain vs. Right Brain Myth Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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6th - 12th
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The Left Brain vs. Right Brain Myth

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If right-minded people are left, does that mean left-minded people are right? Watch a video that explains how vision and movement do rely on the left and right connectivity of the brain, but when it comes to creativity and logic, there may be a bigger explanation.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the brain, myths

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign the video to a flipped classroom having pupils watch it and take the quiz outside of class, coming to class the next day for a more elaborate discussion and instruction on the topic

Classroom Considerations

  • Best used in a psychology class or during a study of myths

Pros

  • Comes with a quiz, discussion questions, and links for further research
  • Debunks a common myth

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2

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