Left-handed world

Students perform routine tasks using only their left hand and discuss how everyday tools cater to right-handers.

Steps

1. Who in class is left-handed? Count and compare with population statistics (approx. 10%).
2. Everyone tries left-handed tasks: writing names, cutting paper, tossing a ball, opening jars.
3. Left-handers attempt the exact same activities using their right hand.
4. Discussion: which everyday items pose difficulties for lefties (scissors, pencil sharpeners, spiral notebooks).
5. Students list famous left-handed figures (e.g. Leonardo da Vinci, Paul McCartney, Barack Obama).

Tip: Check whether your classroom stocks true left-handed scissors; if not, purchase a pair.

Materials needed

• Left-handed scissors (2 pieces)