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Direct linkDiSpezio, Michael A. – Science Scope, 2011
Explore claims of extraterrestrial life and our efforts to communicate with inhabitants of worlds outside our solar system. Even though there's no "proof positive" for extraterrestrial life-forms of any flavor, we've set the stage for applying a battery of critical-thinking skills to the valid analysis of scientific data. (Contains 3 figures and 5…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Astronomy, Thinking Skills, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedJurkiewicz, Kenneth – English Journal, 1990
Argues that Fritz Lang's film "Metropolis" deserves exploration and analysis because of its outlandish plot, dazzling visual and technical elements, and its reflection of the closing days of Weimar Germany. Presents a brief study guide designed to stimulate student curiosity and facilitate further interest in the film. (RS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Film Criticism, Films, Popular Culture
Czerneda, Julie E. – Science Teacher, 2006
The term "science fiction" has become synonymous, in the media at least, for any discovery in science too incredible or unexpected for the nonscientist to imagine. One of the most common classroom uses of science fiction is for students to pick out flaws in science fiction movies or television shows. Unfortunately, this approach can result in…
Descriptors: Science and Society, Scientific Literacy, Science Fiction, Class Activities
Peer reviewedCox, Mitch – English Journal, 1990
Describes how a nine-week mini-course in science fiction and fantasy stimulated students to think critically and creatively and to make connections across disciplines. Notes that the mini-course was replaced by a required survey of the British classics, sacrificing critical literacy for cultural literacy. (RS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Critical Thinking, English Instruction, Fantasy
Peer reviewedGreenlaw, Jean – English Journal, 1979
Presents activities dealing with components of literature, literary devices, and persuasive material. (DD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Critical Reading, Literary Criticism, Literary Devices
Download full textDonelson, Ken, Ed. – Arizona English Bulletin, 1972
This volume contains suggestions, reading lists, and instructional materials designed for the classroom teacher planning a unit or course on science fiction. Topics covered include "The Study of Science Fiction: Is 'Future' Worth the Time?""Yesterday and Tomorrow: A Study of the Utopian and Dystopian Vision,""Shaping…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Class Activities, English Instruction, Instructional Materials
Becker, Muriel; And Others – Media and Methods, 1979
Offers suggestions and learning activities for the teaching of science fiction and fantasy at both the elementary and secondary school levels. (FL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Fantasy, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedHenly, Carolyn Powell – ALAN Review, 1992
Discusses how science fiction can be used as a part of the reading for students who may not like reading and writing. Details a course for at-risk students involving an independent reading project, an original short story, a group movie project, and a daily journal. (PRA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Class Activities, Course Descriptions, Fantasy
Kent, Jeannette, Ed. – Notes Plus, 1999
This sixteenth volume of "Notes Plus: A Quarterly of Practical Teaching Ideas" contains numerous teaching ideas from English classrooms. Articles in number 1 are: "'Cricket' Contests as Class Exercises" (Rosemary Laughlin); "Body Biography Revisited" (Julie Medow); "Helping Students Keep in Touch" (Joyce Taaffe); "A Love Affair with Letter…
Descriptors: Civil War (United States), Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking
Los Angeles County Office of Education, Downey, CA. – 1985
Noting that instructional films can serve as a valuable tool to motivate students and to help them organize, interpret, and evaluate concepts presented, this program guide is designed to assist teachers in planning instructional activities that will effectively integrate films into the English language arts curriculum. The first section of the…
Descriptors: Biographies, Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Drama
Badger, Robert L., Ed. – SUNY Press, 2007
As members of the faculty of the same college, the State University of New York at Potsdam, the fifteen contributors to this book have the unique experience of working from the same pool of students in order to explore how to improve teaching, enhance learning, and make the classroom more interesting. Together professors from thirteen different…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Introductory Courses, Sociology, Psychology
