No Limits: Developing Scientific Literacy Using Science Fiction

A Practical Resource on Using Science Fiction with Students

Containing worksheets, lessons, and suggestions, this book(with its companion anthology of original stories, Packing Fraction & Other Tales of Science & Imagination), is based on a successful series of in-class workshops. Use the speculation and creativity of sf to encourage students to critically assess scientific information. Help them better understand the role of science in their lives and the importance of making informed decisions about science issues. Encourage critical thinking skills. And if your students learn to love reading along the way – so much the better!