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The effective approach presented in this book utilizes science fiction films to teach science skills and concepts. Its hands-on, interactive lessons will keep students engaged and excited about learning! As a tool for use in grades 5-12, both students and teachers alike will find numerous uses for the ideas and lessons inside. It is a stand-alone resource in covering all the areas of science with science fiction films. And educators will find that it is essential in structuring a science curriculum with the multimedia tools that keeps students engaged in today's information age.
Infused with information literacy standards and national content standards, Teach Science with Science Fiction Films presents 25 teaching modules covering ten major science areas. Easily incorporated into interdisciplinary curricula from grades five through high school, each module includes teacher information, questions related to video content, discussion questions, projects, and science vocabulary. Each teaching module also includes hands-on laboratory activities designed to strengthen student understanding of concepts addressed in films. The book's approach has been awarded National Science Teachers Association awards for exemplary science teaching using a variety of popular films and television episodes. This book is perfect for use by upper elementary to high school science teachers as well as media specialists seeking an ideal collaboration tool within the science curriculum.
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Linworth Publishing is proud to introduce a new title that will make educators pioneers throughout their science curriculum. Teach Science with Science Fiction Films is the innovative tool that will make science lessons soar with student enthusiasm and success!
Teach Science With Science Fiction Films: A Guide For Teachers And Library Media Specialists (Managing the 21st Century Library Media Center)
Teach Science With Science Fiction Films: A Guide For Teachers And Library Media Specialists (Managing the 21st Century Library Media Center),Terence W. Cavanaugh,Cathy Cavanaugh,Linworth Publishing,1586831712,Audio-visual aids,Cinema/Film: Book,Film & Video - History & Criticism,Motion pictures in science,Performing Arts,Science,Science fiction films,Study & Teaching,Study and teaching
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