Teaching Introductory Weather and Climate Using Popular Movies

Addressing the need for an introductory atmospheric science course for nonscience majors, a course was developed that provides a general understanding of atmospheric processes by examining how meteorological events are portrayed in movies. The course also uses films to study the causes of, impacts a...

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Published inJournal of geoscience education Vol. 62; no. 1; pp. 118 - 125
Main Author Yow, Donald M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bellingham National Association of Geoscience Teachers 01.02.2014
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Atmospheric sciences
Aviation
Climate
College Science
College Students
Course Content
Ecology
Education
Geography
instruction
Learner Engagement
Learning
Meteorology
movies
Nursing
Pedagogy
Program Evaluation
Science Curriculum
Science fiction & fantasy
Student Attitudes
Student Participation
Teaching Methods
Television programs
Weather
Kentucky
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Summary:Addressing the need for an introductory atmospheric science course for nonscience majors, a course was developed that provides a general understanding of atmospheric processes by examining how meteorological events are portrayed in movies. The course also uses films to study the causes of, impacts associated with, and potential adaptations to climate change. Anonymous student course evaluations indicate that students believe incorporating movie clips into lectures helps them learn course material and generates positive student attitudes toward atmospheric science.
ISSN:1089-9995
2158-1428
DOI:10.5408/13-014.1