JoinSci-Fi Science: Using science fiction to set context for learning science
Keeping students motivated is one of the greatest challenges for science teachers. One way to stimulate and maintain interest in science is to set a contextual framework for learning, This article uses an approach entited "The Science of Science Fiction." This approach is easily adapted for use in a variety of science courses and would be especially useful for integrated science. It works readily to capture and maintain a high level of student interest and helps build a positive attitude toward science.