This paper suggests how the "weird fiction" of H.P. Lovecraft might be mobilised within secondary English classrooms to examine aspects of visual literacy, literary style, narrative form and intertextuality. The approach that is outlined is characterised, after Lovecraft's famous monster, as a "Cthulhuic literacy" and is…

An in-depth qualitative study with nine secondary pre-service teachers from an undergraduate "Language and Literacy" class was conducted to examine the potential of simulation using Second Life (SL) in teacher education. Games and simulations were operationally defined in the broadest sense to distinguish key characteristics between…

Addresses metaphysical questions concerning the ultimate structure of reality and discusses scientific nature. Suggests that the world cannot afford to neglect the role of conceptual analysis in thinking critically about the possibilities that science fiction claims to describe. (Author/KHR)

Summarizes 10 books recommended for young adult readers in the genres of fantasy, supernatural phenomenon, and science fiction. (MM)

Suggests that today's teens long for trustworthy, empathetic, and standard-setting adult leadership and hunger for new ideas. Notes that because of his unique twisting of science and fantasy and because of the variety of his subjects, Ray Bradbury catches adolescent minds. Concludes that because the students love Bradbury, they are more receptive…

Describes a science fiction course in which students learn to identify the characteristics and themes of science fiction and are required to write one science fiction story. (RB)

Reviews books of fantasy and science fiction for young adults. Points out that fantasy exercises the imagination, helps readers clarify genuine problems, and allows for escape from everyday reality at the same time that it generates hope. (EL)

Reviews science fiction films used in a science fiction class. Discusses feature films, short science fiction films, short story adaptations, original science fiction pieces and factual science films that enrich literature. (EL)

Discusses how the varied literatures that concern themselves with ecology are both worthwhile and relevant to today's student. Bibliography included. (MM)

Topic 1, The Ancient Greeks, of a theme issue on Teaching World History Through Science Fiction utilizes this story reprinted from Horror Times Ten. (JB)

Defines the boundaries between "realist" literature and science fiction and fantasy. Describes science fiction writing assignments. Mentions science fiction and fantasy books suitable for the uninitiated reader. (RS)

Provided are background materials relating the study of extraterrestrial life to common biological principles. A history of the creation of the sun and earth is included, as well as a summary of one current theory regarding the origin of life on earth. Relationships are identified regarding possible origins of life on other planets. Factors…

Explores ways that science fiction can be used in the classroom in discussions of world affairs, social studies, and science. (HOD)

Suggests that Isaac Asimov's science fiction is a legitimate teaching device; it is easy to read and of high interest to students. (JM)