1) Divide your paper into one third and two thirds, hot dog style. Leave a section on the bottom for a summary.

1) Divide your paper into one third and two thirds, hot dog style. Leave a section on the bottom for a summary.

2) Write your notes on the right side of the paper. Remember it is often better to abbreviate longer sentences.

3) On the left side, write any questions you have about the notes you are writing, write keywords, and make drawings.

The Split BrainThe human brain is split into two halves, or hemispheres, connected by the corpus callosum.

In the 1960s, experimental surgeries were performed on people with severe epileptic seizures. The corpus callosum was cut and the seizures stopped.

However, further experimentation showed that communication between the right half and the left half was lost.

A patient sees a picture of a knife with their right eye but holds a spoon with their left hand.

When asked what they see they say “knife” because the right eye is connected to the verbal left side of the brain.

When asked what they hold they still say “knife” because the left hand is connected to the nonverbal right side of the brain.

In general, the right side of the body is controlled by the left side of the brain and the left side of the body is controlled by the right side of the brain.

Left

Verbal

Analytic

Symbolic

Right

Nonverbal

Concrete

Spatial

Further analysis has shown these differences in the functions of the two hemispheres.

Multiple Intelligences

1. Verbal-Linguistic: abilities to use vocabulary, do verbal analysis, understand metaphors, and comprehend and produce complex verbal material 2. Logical-Mathematical: involves numbers and computing skills, recognizing patterns and relationships, timelines, ability to solve different kinds of problems through logic 3. Visual-Spatial: involves visual perception of the environment, ability to create and manipulate mental images, and the orientation of the body in space 4. Bodily-Kinesthetic: physical coordination and dexterity, using fine and gross motor skills, and expressing oneself or learning through physical activities

5. Musical-Rhythmic: understanding and expressing oneself through music and rhythmic movements or dance, or composing, playing, or conducting music 6. Naturalistic: understanding the natural world of plants and animals 7. Interpersonal: understanding how to communicate with and understand other people and how to work collaboratively 8. Intrapersonal: understanding one's inner world of emotions and thoughts, and growing in the ability to control them and work them consciously 9. Naturalistic': understanding the outside world, nature, and one's natural surroundings.