An Experiment Worth Teaching: "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment"

(Originally Published November 21, 2021) 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

1. 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.
2. There’s a ton of symbolism in here that adds depth to the story.
3. 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