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Martin-Diaz, M. J.; And Others – Physics Education, 1992
Proposes the critical analysis of science fiction as a motivational enhancement for students to be strategically engaged in the learning of scientific concepts. Exemplifies this strategy with the analysis of the data presented in the science fiction short story, "Maelstrom II" written by Arthur C. Clarke, utilizing mathematical concepts…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Enrichment Activities, Gravity (Physics), Learning Strategies