Note: This lesson was originally published on an older version
of The Learning Network; the link to the related Times article
will take you to a page on the old site. Teaching ideas based on
New York Times content. Overview of Lesson Plan: In this lesson,
students reflect on the social relevance of right-brain and
left-brain thinking. Then, they practice the science skills of
observation and drawing using a right-brain dominant approach
and reflect on whether and how the different perspective helped
them to learn the material. Catherine Hutchings, The New York
Times Learning Network Bridget Anderson, The Bank Street College
of Education in New York City Suggested Time Allowance: 1 hour
1. Respond to a logical, systematic and verbal drawing prompt.
2. Learn about the differences between brain hemispheres and the
current emphasis on the value of creativity and imagination by
reading and discussing the article “Let Computers Compute. It’s
the Age of the Right Brain.” 3. Employ drawing techniques to
engage the ri