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Writing and Science Literacy
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Weiss-Magasic, Coleen – Science Teacher, 2012
Writing activities are a sure way to assess and enhance students' science literacy. Sometimes the author's students use technical writing to communicate their lab experiences, just as practicing scientists do. Other times, they use creative writing to make connections to the topics they're learning. This article describes both types of writing…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Biology, Scientific Literacy
Science Fiction & Scientific Literacy
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Czerneda, Julie E. – Science Teacher, 2006
The term "science fiction" has become synonymous, in the media at least, for any discovery in science too incredible or unexpected for the nonscientist to imagine. One of the most common classroom uses of science fiction is for students to pick out flaws in science fiction movies or television shows. Unfortunately, this approach can result in…
Descriptors: Science and Society, Scientific Literacy, Science Fiction, Class Activities
Science in Science Fiction Mini-Course
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Mayhew, Paula C. – Science Teacher, 1976
Gives the outline of a mini-course which utilizes science fiction to motivate science students. (LS)
Descriptors: Instruction, Science Education, Science Fiction, Scientific Methodology
Sci-Fi Science.
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Freudenrich, Craig C. – Science Teacher, 2000
Recommends using science fiction television episodes, novels, and films for teaching science and motivating students. Studies Newton's Law of Motion, principles of relativity, journey to Mars, interplanetary trajectories, artificial gravity, and Martian geology. Discusses science fiction's ability to capture student interest and the advantages of…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science
Science Fiction--A Unique Tool for Science Teachers
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Lamb, William G.; Bartholomew, Rolland B. – Science Teacher, 1975
Enumerates five reasons for using science fiction as an aid in teaching science. Also included is a source list of materials that can be utilized. (BR)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, General Science, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Free-Fall Sex and Golden Eggs
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Burke, Michael C. – Science Teacher, 1978
Provides an annotated bibliography of science fiction literature suitable for use with secondary school students. Connections between science fiction and the science disciplines are viewed by the author as an excellent method by which to enrich science classes. (CP)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Biology, Chemistry, Instructional Materials
Space Biology: Bringing the "Far Out" Into Focus
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Lamb, Janice E. – Science Teacher, 1976
Presents outer space topics suitable for use in a high school biology class, such as the reaction of biological systems to extreme conditions. (MLH)
Descriptors: Biology, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Science Education
It Was a Dark and Stormy Chemistry Class...
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Barra, Paul A. – Science Teacher, 1988
Describes a science fiction writing project for ninth-grade physical science classes. Provides some examples of science fiction stories written by the students. Selects grammar, punctuation, science content, sentence structure, and originality as the criteria of grading. (YP)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Grade 9, Physical Sciences, Science Activities
Finding the Facts in Science Fiction Films.
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Dubeck, 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