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Direct linkZigo, Diane; Moore, Michael T. – English Journal, 2004
Science fiction deserves a greater respect, serious and critical reading and a better place in high school literature classes. Some of the science fiction books by Isaac Asimov, Alfred Bester, Ray Bradbury and Octavia L. Butler and various activities for incorporating science fiction into the English language arts instruction classroom are…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Science Fiction, Learning Activities, High Schools
Olson, Meredith B. – 1983
The paper reviews research dealing with spatial cognitive ability differences in gifted children and cites implications for reading instruction of gifted readers. A study is detailed which found (1) different spatial profiles for 62 gifted middle students, and (2) that Ss had either three-dimensional transformational excellence or outstanding…
Descriptors: Gifted, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Literature
Hollister, Bernard – Media and Methods, 1974
Descriptors: Employment, Futures (of Society), Psychological Needs, Resource Materials
Download full textSteelman, Nell Vale – 1975
This paper discusses science fiction in general, and argues that science fiction is a method for exploring present and future potentialities, for educating people about the possibilities of the future, for helping people condition themselves to change. A science fiction course taught at the community college level as a humanities elective is…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, English Instruction, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
Peer reviewedFriend, Beverly – English Journal, 1973
An added benefit of studying Science Fiction is its natural tie-in with linguistics and language study. (Author/RB)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Language Acquisition, Language Instruction, Linguistics
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 reviewedLafferty, R. A. – Social Education, 1973
Topic 2, The Age of Charlemagne, from a theme issue on Teaching World History Through Science Fiction, motivates student discussion on tampering with history. The story is an excerpt from Thus We Frustrate Charlemagne, copyright in 1967. (JB)
Descriptors: Fantasy, History Instruction, Science Fiction, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBrethnor, R. – Social Education, 1973
Topic 4, Relations Between East and West, from a theme issue on Teaching World History Through Science Fiction, illustrates with this 1951 story that there are many ways of living in the world which, although different from the Western way, are worthy of equal respect and dignity. (JB)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Education, Science Fiction, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedAsimov, Isaac – Social Education, 1973
Topic 5, Expanding Horizons of Science, asks students to question the expansion of the human element and reaction to the environmetal changes brought about by advancing technology. The story is taken from the 1954 book, Nightfall and Other Stories. (JB)
Descriptors: Humanization, Science Education, Science Fiction, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMerril, Judith – Social Education, 1973
Topic 8, Our Contemporary World: Problems and Issues, examines Women's Liberation through discussion of the factors introduced in this short story. (JB)
Descriptors: Feminism, Science Fiction, Secondary Education, Sex Discrimination
Peer reviewedAllday, Jonathan – Physics Education, 2003
Offers some suggestions as to how science fiction, especially television science fiction programs such as "Star Trek" and "Star Wars", can be drawn into physics lessons to illuminate some interesting issues. (Author/KHR)
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Lesson Plans, Physics, Science Activities
Peer reviewedHirvela, Alan – English for Specific Purposes, 1990
Literature is reemerging as a language teaching tool. An argument is made for the use of literature as a component of English for Special Purposes (ESP) education. An example is given of the use of a science fiction story in an ESP context. (56 references) (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, English for Special Purposes, Literature Appreciation, Science Fiction
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
Landers, Clifford E. – Teaching Political Science, 1977
Science fiction can be used for introducing and analyzing political concepts at the undergraduate level for either a specialized theory-oriented course such as Political Science Fiction or an Introduction to Political Science course. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach, Introductory Courses
Snyder, Gene – Media and Methods, 1977
Discusses some of the science fiction "masterpieces" and analyzes their value for motivating students to think critically; an annotated bibliography of 28 science fiction novels is appended. (KS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, English Instruction, Literature Appreciation, Reading Materials
