Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ752586
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
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Giant Ants and Walking Plants: Using Science Fiction to Teach a Writing-Intensive, Lab-Based Biology Class for Nonmajors
Firooznia, Fardad
Journal of College Science Teaching, v35 n5 p26-31 Mar-Apr 2006
This writing-intensive, lab-based, nonmajor biology course explores scientific inquiry and biological concepts through specific topics illustrated or inaccurately depicted in works of science fiction. The laboratory emphasizes the scientific method and introduces several techniques used in biological research related to the works we study. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Science Fiction, Scientific Methodology, Biology, Interdisciplinary Approach, Technology Integration, Science Laboratories, Misconceptions, Instructional Innovation, Nonmajors, Student Research, Lesson Plans, Instructional Design
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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