I just taught this last week and I forgot just how good it was. I’m talking about Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment by Nat Hawthorne.
Takeaways
- DHE isn’t exactly what it appears to be. The participants believe it’s a scientific experiment, but it’s actually an experiment on human behavior.
- There’s a ton of symbolism in here that adds depth to the story.
- Use the cringy movie to enhance instruction.
Links
- Short Stories for Teaching Science Fiction
- "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" on ELACommonCoreLessonPlans.com
- Literary/Video Comparison Handout