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ERIC Number: EJ543483
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
Evolutionary Biology at the Movies.
Edwards, Ronald
Journal of College Science Teaching, v26 n5 p333-38 Mar-Apr 1997
Describes a strategy that uses the analysis of movie plots to reveal the importance of biological issues to students. Concludes that pointing out the role of biology in familiar and popular cultural phenomena proved effective in reaching students who might otherwise have been intimidated by or prejudiced against science. (JRH)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Films, Higher Education, Science Instruction, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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