Hidden Brain
The podcast Hidden Brain offers Study Guides for some of their episodes and connects the content of the episode to other media resources such as political cartoons, essays, news articles, etc. (with links provided). While these guides are designed for social studies teachers, you will immediately see how both the discussion questions and the connected resources are helpful in an English Language and Literature context (with almost explicit links to ‘global issues’). Add a little section that analyzes structure and language, and you have a full 1-2 day lesson!
Hidden Brain Study Guides
Below is a list of Hidden Brain episodes with Study Guides.
- Episode 57: Slanguage (culture, technology)
- Episode 56: Getting Unstuck (creativity)
- Episode 53: Embrace the Chaos (creativity)
- Episode 47: “Give Me Your Tired…” (culture, politics)
- Episode 51: What Happened? (culture, politics)
*For IB Lang & Lit teachers, potential global issues are identified in the parentheses.
