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\nWhy Should You Read Sci-Fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler?\n

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\nIntroduce science fiction fans to writer Octavia E. Butler with a short video that argues for why readers should add her works to their must-read list.  \n
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\nThe Inner Life of a Cell - Harvard University\n

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\nThe inner life of a cell is laid out like a science fiction film. With dramatic music playing in the background, show your learners how the organelles interact and perform. This highly scientific clip is very detailed and is geared...\n
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\nAliens\n

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\nA playlist on film analysis and criticism continues with an analysis of James Cameron's 1986 sci-fi action classic Aliens, as well as why it is deserving of a place on a list of great films.\n
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\n2001 - A Space Odyssey: Crash Course Film Criticism\n

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\nWill the advancement of technology doom interpersonal relationships? Like the score for Jaws, the music for the opening sequence of Stanley Kubrick's 2001- A Space Odyssey stirs the imagination of viewers. Cinema lovers and film...\n
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\nSCI-FI TALES\n

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\nFifth graders brainstorm known features of science fiction books and titles read. They pair up and discuss the possible physical characteristics fo a creature that could appear fron an excerpt of SCI-FI TALES.\n
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\nThe Magic School Bus Spins a Web\n

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\nYoung scholars learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students explore the world of spiders as they travel into a science fiction film to learn the truth about spiders.\n
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\nAssignment #5 Sci-Fi Analysis\n

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\nClass members select a science fiction novel for independent study. To verify they have completed the reading, they write a summary, a critique, and an outline of the plot for a sequel or prequel. They then deliver a five-minute...\n
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\nWhat Is a Black Hole? Black Holes Explained\n

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\nBlack holes are not just events in sci-fi movies—they're part of real life! Learners experience the creation of a black hole as they watch an episode of the Socratica playlist. The presenter explains the creation and composition of...\n
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\nWhy Should You Read “Dune” by Frank Herbert?\n

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\nNot every reader is a sci-fi fan. Sad, but true. However, a short TedEd video may just convince nonfans to delve into Frank Herbert's modern epic Dune. Who could help but be intrigued by an epic tale of heroes, villains, and monsters?\n
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\nThe Day The Earth Stood Still: The Filmmaking Process\n

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\nHow are films made? As part of their study of film, middle schoolers investigate the pre-production, production, and post-production process and consider the role of the director, the screenwriter, production designer, cinematographer,...\n
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\nThe Day The Earth Stood Still: Film Language And Elements Of Style\n

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\nIn this, the third in a series of four resources that use Robert Wise's 1951 version of The Day The Earth Stood Still as the core text, young film makers examine the language of film including shot composition, camera angle, lighting,...\n
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\nBill Nye The Science Guy on Evolution\n

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\nMr. Nye explains that living organisms change slowly over time. He uses the example of how humans have changed the environment for fish and emphasizes that fish cannot adapt as quickly as we are changing their habitats. A silly sci-fi...\n
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\nSci-Fi/Biotech Video Worksheets\n

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\nStudents watch two commercial films which portray an historical perspective and possible uses of biotechnology in order to better understand the vocabulary and techniques involved in genetic engineering.\n
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\nThe Evolution of Science Fiction\n

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\nHow is it that science fiction writers have displayed the uncanny ability to predict the future? An informational video discusses the genre of science fiction and explains how it has developed. Discussions of specific texts, such...\n
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\nGenetics for a Grim Future\n

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\nYoung scholars perform a role playing exercise set in the next century after a nuclear war that destroys most of the present civilization. Groups of students act as genetic technicians making difficult choices concerning survival in this...\n
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\nMicroorganisms on the Move\n

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\nYou can't b. cereus until you see this instructional activity! Young microbiologists learn to prepare deep well slides, observe two types of microorganisms, and compare and contrast their physical characteristics in this interactive and...\n
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\nReview with Creative Writing\n

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\nConnect a wide range of literature concepts where writers demonstrate mastery through creative writing.\n
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\nSpace Travel Guide\n

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\nScholars showcase their narrative writing skills with a science fiction writing assignment. Six pages present writers with a question to answer accompanied by a detailed picture to draw. All together, pages create a space-travel guide.\n
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\nExploring the Circular Motion of a Tennis Ball\n

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\nYoung scholars are introduced to the concept of circular motion. In groups, they participate in experiments to discover the law of inertia. They describe how forces act on objects during a circular motion. To end the instructional...\n
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\nMagazine Project\n

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\nGroups of students create magazines that contain stories and images of one aspect of the ocean, and ocean life. The expectations for the final products are quite high, so this lesson will require some effort to properly implement. A...\n
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\nThe Shocking Truth About Fruit\n

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\nLooking for a great instructional activity on circuits and conductors of electricity? Take a look at this one! In it, 6th graders create circuits out of pennies, washers, alligator clips, fruit, and LED’s. Learners use voltmeters to...\n
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\nPoetry Creator | Verses\n

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\nConstruct from a canvas of words, lyrical expressions that your budding poets can share and post.  Based on refrigerator magnet poetry, creative writers can develop their poetry independently, or from a given prompt from their...\n
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\nEnglish Tenses and Verb Forms\n

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\nDistinguish between passive and active voice with a grammar learning exercise. It contains three exercises in which pupils turn direct speech into indirect speech and create new sentences using passive voice. \n
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\nThe Physics of Space Battles\n

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\nReady to take your class on a journey through space and witness epic battles? A video segment portrays the true way space battles happen, complete with the way Hollywood handles the lack of gravity, even while firing missiles at the...\n
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