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ERIC Number: EJ278676
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Mar
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Teaching Sociology with "The Martian Chronicles."
Prosser, H. L.
Social Education, v47 n3 p212-15,221 Mar 1983
To illustrate how individual stories from "The Martian Chronicles" can be used to teach sociological concepts to secondary students, the story "Ylla," which can be used to teach about race-ethnic relations, is analyzed and discussed. Other issues of "Social Education" featuring science fiction and additional resources are cited. (RM)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Ethnic Relations, Interdisciplinary Approach, Racial Relations, Science Fiction, Secondary Education, Sociology
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Martian Chronicles