science fiction in science education

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Ancient aliens

did historic contact happen?
"Ancient aliens: did historic contact happen? Readers will examine the history of alien sightings, architecture, Nazca Lines, UFOs, and more before deciding for themselves"--Provided by publisher.
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UFOs

are alien aircraft overhead?
An exploration of unidentified flying objects covering the history of UFOs, Roswell, alien abduction, Area 51, and other related topics.
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Time travel

is visiting the past and future possible?
An exploration of time travel covering the history of time travel, Project Pegasus, famous time travel literature, time slippage, the theory of relativity, and other related topics.
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Artificial intelligence

can computers take over?
An exploration of artificial intelligence covering the history of artificial intelligence, leading scientists in the field, the Three Laws of robots, the singularity, and other related topics.
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Teaching science fact with science fiction

2004
Presents tools and guidance for using science fiction to teach science, discussing scientific developments throughout history and various science fiction formats, including print, film, and the Internet, and providing lesson plans for the physical, life, earth, and space sciences and lists of activities for different grade levels.

Superhero science

kapow! comic book crime fighters put physics to the test
2010
Explores if comic book characters and the heroics are follow the rules of science, or if they're just science fiction.
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