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Jollis, W. Gary, Jr. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1996
Describes how the science fiction novel "Jurassic Park" has been used to provide the focus for summate discussions among gifted high school students participating in a state-sponsored, science-intensive summer program. Discusses adaptations of this approach for use in chemistry classes from the high school to intermediate college level. (JRH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, DNA, Genetics, Gifted