Teacher Workshop: Science Fiction in Science Education
Join us for an impelling educator workshop that explores the fascinating intersection of science and science fiction. From “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” to “Waterworld,” modern science fiction has long captivated our imaginations and sparked curiosity. As a genre, it allows us to speculate about our future while holding a mirror to present challenges.
By bringing sci-fi into the classroom, we encourage our students to engage with science critically and creatively.
Date and time
Saturday, February 24, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location
Shedd Aquarium, in-person
Grades
3 - 12 educators
Price
$35.00 per educator
clock hours
3 ISBE clock hours available
Throughout this interdisciplinary workshop, educators will be equipped with strategies and activities that allow their students to use observations and sensory experiences to create unique characters, leverage data to envision innovative solutions to real-world problems and sharpen their science communication skills. The diverse strategies we’ll practice during this session are fully transferrable between grade levels and will help any classroom incorporate science fiction into the curriculum.