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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Genre

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces genre in fiction.
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Website
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Ender's Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Shmoop's study guide for Orson Scott Card's science fiction novel, Ender's Game, includes chapter summaries, character descriptions, explanation of themes, and analysis of various elements in the novel. It also offers study questions and...
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Dystopian Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that includes eighteen links to images, activities, websites, charts, and more on dystopian societies.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: The Large Ant Alien Invasions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a science fiction lesson using the short story The Large Ant.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Jules Verne

For Students 9th - 10th
Jules Verne, who wrote over 80 books during his lifetime, is best known for his "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." This article includes several images and related links.
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Lesson Plan
Can Teach

Can Teach: Tabloid Science Fiction

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
In this lesson plan learners will write science fiction stories based on stories brought up in the tabloids. Lesson plan indicated for 5th grade and above.
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Article
Other

We Are Teachers: 10 Great Classroom Activities for a Wrinkle in Time

For Students 4th - 8th
This resource from We Are Teachers provides a collection of inspiring ideas for teachers who using Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time in their classes.
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Article
Other

Goodreads: Popular Science Fiction Books

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of popular science fiction books with links to descriptions of each book.
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Baertracks

Creative Quotations: Rod Serling

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Creative Quotations contains quotes from Rod Sterling. This site also includes a very brief biographical sketch of Sterling. An interesting site to check out.
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eBook
Other

Dandi Palmer: Barnaby's Blunder

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A beautifully illustrated science fiction children's book about a man named Barnaby who watches a fireball fall from the sky. He tells the villagers not to be afraid and goes out to investigate, only to be met by quite a surprise.
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Website
University of Minnesota

Jane Yolen Speaks!

For Students 6th - 8th
This site is a bit hard to read, but it includes some up to date info on author Jane Yolen. There are some great pictures and links as well.
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Website
Other

Intro to Jewish Science Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
Small but interesting site that focuses on Jewish science fiction, a small genre but one that exists. Lists various authors and books from this genre.
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Interactive
Other

The Complete War of the Worlds Website

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information on the original book by Wells and the various movies, television shows, etc. inspired by the book. The site treats the invasion as if it actually happened.