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I have adapted the concept of using scenes in movies/films showing or depicting science concept(s) as part of my lecture or discussion since I started teaching in 1998. The main reason for this is because I am fond of watching films. Everytime I discussed a topic, I see to it that I mentioned some movies that have shown or depicted the said topic to call the students' attention. In this way, I find a common ground of connection with my students and at the same time arouse their interest in my class. Based on experience, I find the audience to have more attention everytime I discussed or mentioned about science happening in a movie. When I presented an oral paper in Philippine Chemistry Congress on 2001, a full packed room greeted me before I started my presentation.
One time when I handled a class in chemical literature in UPLB, I asked my students to submit a report where in they have to discuss a particular topic in chemistry as being depicted in a movie. I was surprised with their reports as most of them were able to give examples and explained if the science mentioned in the movie is possible or not. As I completed my PhD degree here in the US, access to the films or movies is more easy especially with the advent of Netflix. At present, I am still applying this concept of using chemistry/science in movies in teaching different courses. I observed that students are more attentive when I give them examples of movies depicting a topic that we are discussing.
This blog is a way of sharing all the knowledge that I have gained through years of watching movies and from
reading materials developed by other faculty who have also adapted this method. I would like to thank Prof. John J. Fortman of Wright State University who have been my main influence in this endeavor of reaching out to the communities. He was very supportive to all science educators. Even when I was still based in the Philippines, he sent his materials right away after I requested for some of his articles. Special thanks also goes to the authors of Reaction!: Chemistry in Movies and other faculty who shared their knowledge in using chemistry in movies. Hope this will help you and your class generate more interest in learning science.
I have adapted the concept of using scenes in movies/films showing or depicting science concept(s) as part of my lecture or discussion since I started teaching in 1998. The main reason for this is because I am fond of watching films. Everytime I discussed a topic, I see to it that I mentioned some movies that have shown or depicted the said topic to call the students' attention. In this way, I find a common ground of connection with my students and at the same time arouse their interest in my class. Based on experience, I find the audience to have more attention everytime I discussed or mentioned about science happening in a movie. When I presented an oral paper in Philippine Chemistry Congress on 2001, a full packed room greeted me before I started my presentation.
One time when I handled a class in chemical literature in UPLB, I asked my students to submit a report where in they have to discuss a particular topic in chemistry as being depicted in a movie. I was surprised with their reports as most of them were able to give examples and explained if the science mentioned in the movie is possible or not. As I completed my PhD degree here in the US, access to the films or movies is more easy especially with the advent of Netflix. At present, I am still applying this concept of using chemistry/science in movies in teaching different courses. I observed that students are more attentive when I give them examples of movies depicting a topic that we are discussing.
This blog is a way of sharing all the knowledge that I have gained through years of watching movies and from
reading materials developed by other faculty who have also adapted this method. I would like to thank Prof. John J. Fortman of Wright State University who have been my main influence in this endeavor of reaching out to the communities. He was very supportive to all science educators. Even when I was still based in the Philippines, he sent his materials right away after I requested for some of his articles. Special thanks also goes to the authors of Reaction!: Chemistry in Movies and other faculty who shared their knowledge in using chemistry in movies. Hope this will help you and your class generate more interest in learning science.
JAmes bond movies
With 23 movies in its series, James Bond movies feature a lot of chemical concepts. Listed below are some of the concepts which are seen, heard or implied in scenes from the different movies. These materials can be used or inserted during class discussions.
Dr. No -
From Russia With Love -
Goldfnger -
Thunderball -
You Only Live Twice -
On Her Majesty's Secret Service -
Diamonds Are Forever -
Live and Let Die -
The Man With the Golden Gun -
The Spy Who Loved Me -
Moonraker -
For Your Eyes Only -
Octopussy -
A View To a Kill -
The Living Daylights -
Licence to Kill -
GoldenEye -
Tomorroe Never Dies -
The World is Not Enough -
Die Another Day -
Casino Royale -
Quantum of Solace -
Skyfall -
Dr. No -
From Russia With Love -
Goldfnger -
Thunderball -
You Only Live Twice -
On Her Majesty's Secret Service -
Diamonds Are Forever -
Live and Let Die -
The Man With the Golden Gun -
The Spy Who Loved Me -
Moonraker -
For Your Eyes Only -
Octopussy -
A View To a Kill -
The Living Daylights -
Licence to Kill -
GoldenEye -
Tomorroe Never Dies -
The World is Not Enough -
Die Another Day -
Casino Royale -
Quantum of Solace -
Skyfall -
LINKS
Here are the links that made use of movies in teaching science. Please let me know if a link is not available anymore.
Create Lesson Plans in Science and Technology from Movies and Film
Chemistry on the Screen
The Best and the Worst Movies With Lead Character as Chemist
Top Science Movies
Good Science Movies
10 Kids Movies for Science Class: Popular Movies for Science Education
List of Good Science Fiction Movies
Ten Movies We Loved From the 2000s
The 5 Best and Worst Science Based Movies of All Time
Using Bad Movies To Teach Good Science
Good Movies, Bad Science
NASA and Bad Science Movies
Silly Science Movies
Movies in the Science Classroom
Movies About the Sciences
Science at the Movies
Education Through Film
The Good and Bad Science in Popular Sci-fi Movies
NASA Names '2012' the Most Scientifically Inaccurate Film Ever
Most Scientifically Inaccurate Movies
Science at the Movies Explained for Students
Crystal Meth, Cancer And Science: Why Breaking Bad Is A Must Watch
Create Lesson Plans in Science and Technology from Movies and Film
Chemistry on the Screen
The Best and the Worst Movies With Lead Character as Chemist
Top Science Movies
Good Science Movies
10 Kids Movies for Science Class: Popular Movies for Science Education
List of Good Science Fiction Movies
Ten Movies We Loved From the 2000s
The 5 Best and Worst Science Based Movies of All Time
Using Bad Movies To Teach Good Science
Good Movies, Bad Science
NASA and Bad Science Movies
Silly Science Movies
Movies in the Science Classroom
Movies About the Sciences
Science at the Movies
Education Through Film
The Good and Bad Science in Popular Sci-fi Movies
NASA Names '2012' the Most Scientifically Inaccurate Film Ever
Most Scientifically Inaccurate Movies
Science at the Movies Explained for Students
Crystal Meth, Cancer And Science: Why Breaking Bad Is A Must Watch