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| Science Teacher | 3 |
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| Bartholomew, Rolland B. | 1 |
| Calame, Gerald P. | 1 |
| Lamb, Janice E. | 1 |
| Lamb, William G. | 1 |
| Marks, Gary H. | 1 |
| Mayhew, Paula C. | 1 |
| Sandery, P. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedCalame, Gerald P. – American Journal of Physics, 1973
A course based on the science used in science fiction stories is described wherein the students read the stories and discuss the physics content. A partial list of the books read is included along with the background theme and appropriate references. (DF)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Instruction, Physics
Peer reviewedMayhew, 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
Sandery, P. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1973
Describes some of the advantages of including a unit on science fiction in science courses such as physics and biology. (JR)
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Instruction
Peer reviewedLamb, 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
Peer reviewedMarks, Gary H. – American Biology Teacher, 1978
Discusses the uses of science fiction in the biology classroom. Included is a bibliography of biological science fiction classified according to topic. (BB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Instruction, Science Education
Peer reviewedLamb, 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
