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Dubeck, Leroy W.; Moshier, Suzanne E. – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1985
Describes the use of popular science fiction films in high school and college science courses. Holds that young persons' fascination with science fiction can serve as a takeoff point for serious discussion of principles of physics and biology, in particular. (GC)
Descriptors: Biology, Films, High Schools, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDubeck, Leroy W. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Describes an undergraduate physics course for nonscience majors which combines physics with science fiction films. Includes course format, sample module on the concept of momentum, and an appendix with a listing of science fiction films used in this course. (DS)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Physics
Peer reviewedDubeck, Leroy W.; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1990
Cited are the experiences of the authors with a college-level course which used science fiction films to teach scientific principles. Included is a set of sample scientific concepts explored using the film "Forbidden Planet." (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Films, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedDubeck, Leroy W.; And Others – Science Teacher, 1993
Describes how science fiction films can be used in science instruction. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Earth Science, Films, High Schools
Dubeck, Leroy W.; And Others – 1988
Many feel that secondary school graduates are not prepared to compete in a world of rapidly expanding technology. High school and college students in the United States often prefer fantasy to science. This book offers a strategy for overcoming student apathy toward the physical sciences by harnessing the power of the cinema. In it, ten popular…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Fantasy, Filmographies
