Is there research into the effects on classes that require real work, like math and physics, from classes that show movies every day, like history and criminal justice? It seems like the kids just want to be entertained.
2006-10-12 09:25:24 · 11 answers · asked by horsebackphysicist 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I'd say - mix it up. Good movies can be great lead-ins to discussion and hands-on work.
I still vividly recall a wonderful (and relatively short) film called "Time Is . . ." that made the theory of relativity very real to me.
Check out the links below, please.
2006-10-12 09:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a great show called Nova (PBS?) that has really good shows on Physics. Also, a Canadian show called The Nature of Things with David Sazuki deals with physics too!
They are not just being lazy- History (when taught properly) uses movies to compliment their subject. WWI topic- All's Quitet on the Western Front, etc.
2006-10-12 09:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Modern Marvels from the Discovery Channel. Another good series is Engineering Disasters. Superbridge is an excellent video from Nova.
2006-10-14 03:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by Alan J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think one of the best examples concerning physics is airplanes. Show them movies about military jets (and yes, since they're kids they'll probably like Top Gun, what kid doesn't like that movie) then have them apply the laws of physics to the maneuvers, pitch, yaw, wind resistance- all that. Trust me, they'll get into it.
2006-10-12 10:08:52 · answer #4 · answered by infernal_seamonkey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them if they do certain amount of work you will let them watch a movie. It will keep them concentrated and they will enjoy work even more.
2006-10-12 10:16:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
study roman history and maybe you can study how they build road and water tower use the math and physics subject.
or study who discovered mass and other subject and how they came up with the formula
2006-10-12 09:35:03 · answer #6 · answered by n K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i like to watch movies in class and if you watch educational movies it isnt bad so lets watch movies
2006-10-12 09:34:07 · answer #7 · answered by Kaitlyn brooke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are bored. give them the movie beautiful mind. it deals with your class and the students will like it.
2006-10-12 09:29:20 · answer #8 · answered by SANDRA Q 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Crack the whip on those lazy kids.......today's kids have become entirely too addicted to media, of one sort or another.....
2006-10-12 09:34:04 · answer #9 · answered by Scotty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol, it sounds like they just dont want to do any work. give them some fun experiments to do
2006-10-12 09:30:50 · answer #10 · answered by heidi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋