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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Fantasy and Science Fiction: Isaac Asimov

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Isaac Asimov, science fiction author. It features links to I, Robot, a a collection of nine science fiction short stories and Isaac Asimov's website. It also provides questions and a quiz over "Robbie," the first...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Fantasy and Science Fiction: Kurt Vonnegut

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Kurt Vonnegut, a science fiction author who is famous for his quotes and satire. It features his short story "Harrison Bergeron," an after-reading quiz, and a writing assignment about it. It also provides the NPR:...
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wikiHow

Wiki How: How to Write Science Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to write science fiction in four parts: Science Fiction Samples, Getting Inspiration, Building You World, and Developing You Story. A video [3:00] and writing tips are also provided.
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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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Other

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America homepage. Site includes comprehensive information on this genre for both readers and writers.
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Other

Lib.ru: Russian Prose and Science Fiction in English Translation

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of Russian prose and science fiction in English. Website features online texts of works by popular Russian authors and could be used by older students as a resource for studying English or Russian literature. Some broken links.
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Read Works

Read Works: 3rd Grade Lesson: Science Fiction

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan in which students use the book Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy by Jane Yolen to learn about the characteristics that define science fiction. Lesson includes direct teaching,...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Ursula K. Le Guin

For Students 9th - 10th
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin tells the intimate coming-of-age story of the Portland, Oregon, housewife and mother of three who forever transformed American literature by bringing science fiction and fantasy into the literary mainstream....
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Jules Verne, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to the full text from the University of Virginia of Jules Verne's science fiction work "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea."
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Other

Science Fiction Writer: Robert J. Sawyer: "On Writing": Word Processing Tricks

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Science fiction writer Robert J. Sawyer shares his word processing tricks and tools for proofreading and editing a manuscript. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.6 Use technology to produce and publish writing
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Science Fiction Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A website that gives a list of science fiction books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Space Travel Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
What makes science fiction so exciting? Read some examples of the genre and then create your own science fiction story about space travel. Use the supplied "travel guide" to generate ideas and structure your plot.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Science Fiction Can Help Predict the Future

For Students 9th - 10th
Everyone from governments to military to industry leaders do as well, and they all employ people called futurists who attempt to forecast the future. Roey Tzezana explains some of the ways that futurists venture to do so. [5:22]
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Read Works

Read Works: Will Human Life on Earth Come to an End?

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about science fiction authors and their predictions about space travel. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Can Teach

Can Teach: Tabloid Science Fiction

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
For this lesson plan students 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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PBS

Inspired by Science Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
As far back as Ancient Greece, people have dreamed about living in space. This resource describes how space station science fiction of the past led to the development of today's space stations.
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Handout
Luminarium

Luminarium: Irish Literature, Mythology, Folklore, Drama

For Students 9th - 10th
Site has over 60 links to authors, periodicals, literary background, theater and Irish science fiction.
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Other

Literature.org: Biography: Jules Verne

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography discusses the life and work of 19th century science fiction author Jules Verne.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Antimatter Matters

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Antimatter, the charge reversed equivalent of matter, has captured the imaginations of science fiction fans for years as a perfectly efficient form of energy. While normal matter consists of atoms with negatively charged electrons...
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Read Works

Read Works: A Wrinkle in Time 6th Grade Unit

For Teachers 4th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks Unit engages students in a deep study of Madeleine L'Engle's science fiction work, A Wrinkle in Time. Students will investigate the following topics: the book's theme, the science fiction...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Astronomy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Eight hands-on lessons module in which students explore the characteristics of planet Earth, its moons, the sun, the solar system, planets, and the difference between science fact and science fiction.
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Other

Fredric Brown: "What Mad Universe"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, part of a group of personal science fiction sites, provides a review of Fredric Brown's novel "What Mad Universe," which includes an overview of the novel's plot. The reviewer, Steven Silver, reviews other works by Brown;...
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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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Harold D. Underdown

Writing Young Adult and Children's Fiction and Fantasy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A great article concerning writing children's literature, especially in the area of fantasy or science fiction. The author provides information concerning how to develop characters, creating literary elements, and discusses some pitfalls...

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