Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator TED Talk Lesson
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Description
This worksheet is intended to be used with Tim Urban's humorous TED Talk, "Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator."
From TED: Tim Urban knows that procrastination doesn't make sense, but he's never been able to shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done. In this hilarious and insightful talk, Urban takes us on a journey through YouTube binges, Wikipedia rabbit holes, and bouts of staring out the window — and encourages us to think harder about what we're really procrastinating on before we run out of time.
The video and worksheet can be completed in one class period or assigned as homework.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Worksheet (Print Back-to-Back) with QR code linking to TED Talk (Pages 3 & 4)
Answer Key (Pages 5 & 6)
TED Talk One-Pager Activity (Instructions, rubric, & templates, samples) Pages 7-12
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The TED Talk “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator" by Tim Urban would be appropriate and relevant for the following courses:
1. Psychology: The talk offers insight into procrastination, a behavior understood through psychological perspectives.
2. Life Skills or Personal Development: Discusses time management and procrastination, important skills for personal growth.
3. ELA: The talk can be used as a springboard for writing assignments or discussions on the rhetorical techniques used by the speaker.
4. Business: Topics like productivity, time management, and effective work habits are crucial in the business world.
5. Career and Technical Education (CTE): Time management and productivity are key skills in virtually any career path.
6. Sociology: The talk touches on social behaviors and norms around productivity.
7. Health Education: Procrastination can affect mental well-being, so the talk could initiate discussions on mental health.
8. AP or Honors Courses: High-achieving students often struggle with procrastination and may benefit from the insights provided.
9. Advisory or Homeroom: A less academic setting where important life skills and advice are often discussed.
10. Economics: Economic principles like opportunity cost can be explored through the lens of procrastination.
11. Math: Though not directly related to math, the talk could serve as a general life lesson applicable to students in any course.
12. Study Skills Course: Procrastination directly impacts a student's ability to study effectively.
13. Senior Seminar/Preparation for College: For students getting ready for college, understanding and combating procrastination can be invaluable.
