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Publication Date: 2014-Feb
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Teaching Introductory Weather and Climate Using Popular Movies
Yow, Donald M.
Journal of Geoscience Education, v62 n1 p118-125 Feb 2014
Addressing the need for an introductory atmospheric science course for nonscience majors, a course was developed that provides a general understanding of atmospheric processes by examining how meteorological events are portrayed in movies. The course also uses films to study the causes of, impacts associated with, and potential adaptations to climate change. Anonymous student course evaluations indicate that students believe incorporating movie clips into lectures helps them learn course material and generates positive student attitudes toward atmospheric science.
Descriptors: Weather, Climate, Films, Teaching Methods, College Science, Meteorology, Ecology, Student Attitudes, Program Evaluation, College Students
National Association of Geoscience Teachers. Carleton College W-SERC, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057. Tel: 540-568-6675; Fax: 540-568-8058; e-mail: jge@jmu.edu; Website: http://nagt-jge.org
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky
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