Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ771418
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Aug
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
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Teaching Evolution with the Aid of Science Fiction
Bixler, Andrea
American Biology Teacher, v69 n6 p337-340 Aug 2007
Students obtain much misinformation from TV and movies. Teachers can use the analysis of science fiction to correct misconceptions about biology and spur students' interests in the subject. Suggestions for discussions and assignments based on literary-quality science fiction works are included.
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Interests, Evolution, Science Fiction, Science Instruction, Films, Television, Biology, Assignments, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
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Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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