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Teaching Evolution with the Aid of Science Fiction
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Bixler, Andrea – American Biology Teacher, 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