The Science of Disney’s <i>Strange World</i>

Disney’s Strange World offers an accessible and engaging entry point for students to interact with biological concepts and processes. This article will discuss some of the analogs represented in the film, educator tips for using audiovisual media in the science classroom, and questions that teachers can use to allow students to critique the film’s representations of scientific concepts.

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The American Biology Teacher
Published
2024-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2024.86.7.438
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Media, Gender, and Advertising
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The Science of Disney’s Strange World

Blake Touchet
The American Biology Teacher
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The Science of Disney’s Strange World

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Abstract

Disney’s Strange World offers an accessible and engaging entry point for students to interact with biological concepts and processes. This article will discuss some of the analogs represented in the film, educator tips for using audiovisual media in the science classroom, and questions that teachers can use to allow students to critique the film’s representations of scientific concepts.

The American Biology TeacherVol. 86(7)
Openalex Percentile: Top 77%
Media, Gender, and Advertising
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