Teaching Science Fact With Science Fiction

Author : Richard Raham
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1563089394

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Teaching Science Fact with Science Fiction by Richard Raham Pdf

The literature of science fiction packs up the facts and discoveries of science and runs off to futures filled with both wonders and warnings. Kids love to take the journeys it offers for the thrill of the ride, but they can learn as they travel, too. This book will provide you with: an overview of the past 500 years of scientific thought and the literature of science fiction which it inspired; suggestions for finding and adapting the kind of science fiction that will work best for your classroom; detailed ideas and resources for teaching concepts in the physical, earth, space, and life sciences, as well in history and mathematics; and suggested activities for a variety of grade levels. Appendices provide: science references to help you keep the facts and the fictions straight; national science content standards; and detailed lesson plans for an earth science unit where students travel the depths of time and create their own time travelers' diaries.

Author : Jules Pottle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351968294

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Science Fiction, Science Fact! Ages 8-12 by Jules Pottle Pdf

Science Fiction, Science Fact! Ages 8–12 is a book for story-loving primary teachers who want to find a creative way to teach science. Contextualising science in a story that pupils know and love, the book contains a wide range of activities and investigations to help Key Stage 2 pupils engage in science learning, while also extending aspects of the English national curriculum. The book offers valuable support to busy teachers and, by ensuring science lessons are enjoyable and accessible for pupils, helps children get involved in investigations in a way that is memorable for them. Using coloured illustrations and diagrams throughout, the book contains: the relevant scientific context alongside a link to one of nine exciting children’s stories clever and unique suggestions to ‘storify the science’ instructions for teachers to give to their pupils tips on how to deliver the lesson in an immersive way guidance on assessing pupils’ level of understanding Science Fiction, Science Fact! Ages 8–12 is packed full of ideas for weaving science into cross-curricular lessons, and is an invigorating and essential resource for Key Stage 2 teachers and science co-ordinators seeking to inject some creativity into their science lessons.

Author : Leroy W. Dubeck,Suzanne E. Moshier,Judith E. Boss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Science
ISBN : 0807729159

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Science in Cinema by Leroy W. Dubeck,Suzanne E. Moshier,Judith E. Boss Pdf

Author : A. Sawyer,P. Wright
Publisher : Springer
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780230300392

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Teaching Science Fiction by A. Sawyer,P. Wright Pdf

Teaching Science Fiction is the first text in thirty years to explore the pedagogic potential of that most intellectually stimulating and provocative form of popular literature: science fiction. Innovative and academically lively, it offers valuable insights into how SF can be taught historically, culturally and practically at university level.

Author : Jules Pottle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351968119

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Science Fiction, Science Fact! Ages 5-7 by Jules Pottle Pdf

Science Fiction, Science Fact! Ages 5–7 is a book for story-loving primary teachers who want to find a creative way to teach science. Contextualising science in a story that pupils know and love, the book contains a wide range of activities and investigations to help Key Stage 1 pupils engage in science learning, while also extending aspects of the English national curriculum. The book offers valuable support to busy teachers and, by ensuring science lessons are enjoyable and accessible for pupils, helps children get involved in investigations in a way that is memorable for them. Using coloured illustrations and diagrams throughout, the book contains: the relevant scientific context alongside a link to one of nine exciting children’s stories; clever and unique suggestions to 'storify the science'; instructions for teachers to give to their pupils; tips on how to deliver the lesson in an immersive way; guidance on assessing pupils’ level of understanding. Science Fiction, Science Fact! Ages 5-7 is packed full of ideas for weaving science into cross-curricular lessons, and is an invigorating and essential resource for Key Stage 1 teachers and science co-ordinators seeking to inject some creativity into their science lessons.

Author : Brian Stableford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1138868825

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Science Fact and Science Fiction by Brian Stableford Pdf

Science fiction is a literary genre based on scientific speculation. Works of science fiction use the ideas and the vocabulary of all sciences to create valid narratives that explore the future effects of science on events and human beings. Science Fact and Science Fiction examines in one volume how science has propelled science-fiction and, to a lesser extent, how science fiction has influenced the sciences. Although coverage will discuss the science behind the fiction from the Classical Age to the present, focus is naturally on the 19th century to the present, when the Industrial Revolution and spectacular progress in science and technology triggered an influx of science-fiction works speculating on the future. As scientific developments alter expectations for the future, the literature absorbs, uses, and adapts such contextual visions. The goal of the Encyclopedia is not to present a catalog of sciences and their application in literary fiction, but rather to study the ongoing flow and counterflow of influences, including how fictional representations of science affect how we view its practice and disciplines. Although the main focus is on literature, other forms of science fiction, including film and video games, are explored and, because science is an international matter, works from non-English speaking countries are discussed as needed.

Author : Jack Williamson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1980-01-01
Category : Science fiction
ISBN : 0913896152

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Teaching Science Fiction by Jack Williamson Pdf

Author : B. Geetha,Amit Sarwal
Publisher : SSS Publications
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science fiction, English
ISBN : 9788190228282

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Exploring Science Fiction by B. Geetha,Amit Sarwal Pdf

Author : Barry B. Luokkala
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461478911

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Exploring Science Through Science Fiction by Barry B. Luokkala Pdf

The material in this book forms the basis of an interdisciplinary, college-level course, which uses science fiction film as a vehicle for exploring science concepts. Unlike traditional introductory-level courses, the science content is arranged according to major themes in science fiction, with a deliberate progression from the highly objective and discipline-specific (e.g. Reference Frames; Physics of Space Travel and Time Travel) to the very multi-disciplinary and thought-provoking (e.g. Human Teleportation; Science and Society). Over 100 references to science fiction films and television episodes are included, spanning more than 100 years of cinematic history. Some of these are conducive to calculations (solutions included).

Author : Sharon Kane
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000040081

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Integrating Literature in the Disciplines by Sharon Kane Pdf

The Second Edition of this practical and comprehensive resource offers a multitude of ways to incorporate literature into teaching and learning across a range of disciplines. Future and practicing teachers, librarians, instructional coaches, and school leaders can implement the ideas within this text to improve the literacy skills and knowledge of students, while also addressing standards and curricular goals of various content areas. The new edition recognizes a paradigm shift from content areas to disciplines, reflecting the specific ways reading and writing are used in different fields of study. Updated with current research and practices, the volume recommends and evaluates books in different genres and categories, with chapters on informational books; fiction; biography and memoir; poetry; and hands-on and how-to books. For every category, Kane provides a rationale, instructional strategies, and author studies, as well as lists and descriptions of books related to curricular areas. With a wealth of activities and new BookTalks, this Second Edition is greatly revised and features expanded attention to technology, digital learning, diversity, and culture. Using this text will create opportunities for deep discussions and will stimulate students’ interest and motivation to read and learn. Integrating Literature in the Disciplines helps educators identify books that fit with any subject to enhance the creative and affective dimensions of school life; encourages interdisciplinary connections; and increases the depth and relevance of lessons. It is ideal for professional development and serves as a tool for Readers’ Advisory to match books with readers throughout the school day and beyond.

Author : Brian Stableford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781135923730

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Science Fact and Science Fiction by Brian Stableford Pdf

Science fiction is a literary genre based on scientific speculation. Works of science fiction use the ideas and the vocabulary of all sciences to create valid narratives that explore the future effects of science on events and human beings. Science Fact and Science Fiction examines in one volume how science has propelled science-fiction and, to a lesser extent, how science fiction has influenced the sciences. Although coverage will discuss the science behind the fiction from the Classical Age to the present, focus is naturally on the 19th century to the present, when the Industrial Revolution and spectacular progress in science and technology triggered an influx of science-fiction works speculating on the future. As scientific developments alter expectations for the future, the literature absorbs, uses, and adapts such contextual visions. The goal of the Encyclopedia is not to present a catalog of sciences and their application in literary fiction, but rather to study the ongoing flow and counterflow of influences, including how fictional representations of science affect how we view its practice and disciplines. Although the main focus is on literature, other forms of science fiction, including film and video games, are explored and, because science is an international matter, works from non-English speaking countries are discussed as needed.

Author : Twinkl Originals
Publisher : Twinkl
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781838190668

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Phyllis and the Fossil Finders by Twinkl Originals Pdf

“Is it real?” asked Gabi. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Nakeisha. “Am I going crazy or is that thing moving?” asked Faizal. “It’s moving,” Jacob confirmed, mesmerised. The Jurassic Coast is famous for its fossils of prehistoric creatures and, when Jacob and his friends aren’t playing their favourite online game, he loves to explore the cliffs and beaches surrounding their village. One day, though, the four friends stumble upon something the likes of which the village – and the world – has never seen before. Can they keep their discovery a secret long enough to find it a safe home? Follow Jacob, Gabi, Nakeisha and Faizal as they learn an important lesson about trust and friendship, and make an unusual new friend along the way. Download the full eBook and explore supporting teaching materials at www.twinkl.com/originals Join Twinkl Book Club to receive printed story books every half-term at www.twinkl.co.uk/book-club (UK only).

Author : Sharon Kane
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351813396

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Integrating Literature in the Content Areas by Sharon Kane Pdf

This practical, accessible resource will help future and practicing teachers integrate literature into their middle school or high school classrooms, while also addressing content area standards and improving the literacy skills of their students. Two introductory chapters are followed by five chapters that each cover a different genre: Chapter 3, Informational Books; Chapter 4, Fiction; Chapter 5, Biography, Autobiography, and Memoir; Chapter 6, Poetry; and Chapter 7, How-to and Hands-on Books. Each genre chapter consists of four parts: Part 1: Discusses the genre and how content area teachers can use books within that genre to further content learning and enhance literacy skills. Part 2: Offers hands-on instructional strategies and activities using literature, with activities for use in a variety of disciplines. Part 3: Presents individual author studies (three or four per chapter) with bibliographies and guidelines for using the authors' books in content area courses. Part 4: Features an annotated bibliography of specially selected children and young adult literature for that genre, organized by content area. The annotations provide information about the book, which can be used to prepare booktalks, and teaching ideas for using in a specific content area. Altogether these sections contain more than 600 annotated entries tabbed by subject area, including art, English/language arts, languages and culture, math and technology, music, PE/health, science, and social studies/history.

Author : C. W. Sullivan III
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999-03-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780313371189

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Young Adult Science Fiction by C. W. Sullivan III Pdf

At the close of the nineteenth century, American youths developed a growing interest in electricity and its applications, machines, and gadgetry. When authors and publishers recognized the extent of this interest in technology, they sought to create reading materials that would meet this market need. The result was science fiction written especially for young adults. While critics tended to neglect young adult science fiction for decades, they gradually came to recognize its practical and cultural value. Science fiction inspired many young adults to study science and engineering and helped foster technological innovation. At the same time, these works also explored cultural and social concerns more commonly associated with serious literature. Nor was young adult science fiction a peculiarly American phenomenon: authors in other countries likewise wrote science fiction for young adult readers. This book examines young adult science fiction in the U.S. and several other countries and explores issues central to the genre. The first part of the book treats the larger contexts of young adult science fiction and includes chapters on its history and development. Included are discussions of science fiction for young adults in the U.S. and in Canada, Great Britain, Germany, and Australia. These chapters are written by expert contributors and chart the history of young adult science fiction from the nineteenth century to the present. The second section of the book considers topics of special interest to young adult science fiction. Some of the chapters look at particular forms and expressions of science fiction, such as films and comic books. Others treat particular topics, such as the portrayal of women in Robert Heinlein's works and representations of war in young adult science fiction. Yet another chapter studies the young adult science fiction novel as a coming-of-age story and thus helps distinguish the genre from science fiction written for adult readers. All chapters reflect current research, and the volume concludes with extensive bibliographies.

Author : Patrick Parrinder
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-19
Category : Literature and science
ISBN : 0367749394

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Science Fiction by Patrick Parrinder Pdf

This book, first published in 1980, analyses science fiction as a mode of literature, examines the definition of the genre, its function as social criticism and as an embodiment and critique of the scientific outlook.