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Download full textOngel-Erdal, Sevinc; Sonmez, Duygu; Day, Rob – Online Submission, 2004
According to renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, "science fiction is useful both for stimulating the imagination and for diffusing fear of the future." Indeed, several studies suggest that using science fiction movies as a teaching aid can improve both motivation and achievement. However, if a movie's plot crosses the line between good…
Descriptors: Science Fiction, Science Instruction, Films, Scientific Concepts
