This video discusses the myth of being pegged right brained or left brained and how this can pigeonhole students from an early age. Science may be seen as a left-brained, however, you need many right-brained elements such as open-mindedness and creativity to succeed in science. Science requires both sides of your brain!

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hemispheres of the brain, left brain, right brain, smithsonian: why right brained is wrong brained, right brain/left brain

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional

Common Core

RH.6-8.8