a Guide for Teachers and Media Specialists
2nd Edition, by Terence Cavanaugh and Cathy Cavanaugh (2004).
Linworth Publications
ISBN 0-7872-2463-4
This book utilizes science fiction films to teach
science skills and concepts. Its hands-on, interactive lessons will keep
students engaged and excited about learning! As a tool for use in grades
5-12, both students and teachers alike will find numerous uses for the ideas
and lessons inside. It is a stand-alone resource in covering all the areas
of science with science fiction films. And educators will find that it is
essential in structuring a science curriculum with the multimedia tools that
keeps students engaged in today’s information age. Infused with information
literacy standards and national content standards, Teach Science with
Science Fiction Films presents 25 teaching modules covering ten major
science areas. Easily incorporated into interdisciplinary curricula from
grades five through high school, each module includes teacher information,
questions related to video content, discussion questions, projects, and
science vocabulary. Each teaching module also includes hands-on laboratory
activities designed to strengthen student understanding of concepts
addressed in films. The book’s approach has been awarded National Science
Teachers Association awards for exemplary science teaching using a variety
of popular films and television episodes. This book is perfect for use by
upper elementary to high school science teachers as well as media
specialists seeking an ideal collaboration tool within the science
curriculum. Available from
Amazon.com
Science fiction has always been a staple of motion
pictures. It can be described as a branch of movies in which
scientific discoveries and developments from elements of a
plot. It is based on future prediction of scientific
possibilities, some of which have become facts. In many ways,
the silver screen acts as a permanent ongoing and technology
exposition.
The science educator can use the excitement and fun
atmosphere of the science fiction movie to his or her
advantage. Lessons in the book are designed to help students
translate science fiction into science fact. Students are
instructed to use science as a vehicle for comprehension of
humankind and the world in general.
How to get the videos of the films in the book.
Beginning of
the End | Earthquake | The Lorax |
| October Sky | Monolith Monsters | StarTrek's Arena |
StarTrek the Next Generation's Ethics | StarTrek the Next Generation's
Unnatural Selection
Using Science
Rich Entertainment Video to Teach Science
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