LITERATURE-INSPIRED STEM?
Scientific Breakthroughs Inspired by Literature
Project Purpose
The purpose of this project is to explore how imaginative literature (SCIENCE-FICTION) has impacted real-life science. Through our investigation, we will identify scientific breakthroughs that started in literature. This investigation will help all to see that there is a place for literature in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs.
Project Requirements
- Use the Internet to find technological/scientific breakthroughs or inventions that were predicted in science-fiction/literature.
- Create a two slide presentation that contains the following:
- SLIDE 1: A description of the scientific break through and a picture, if possible
- SLIDE 2: A quote from the story that describes the invention/prediction and a bibliographic entry for it.
Completed projects should be uploaded to Blackboard (Test Prep & Projects Tab)
Possible Search Terms
Technological Inventions Inspired by Literature | Technology inspired by science fiction
Technology predicted by literature| Robert Heinlein tech predictions | Mark Twain tech predictions
Technology predicted by literature| Robert Heinlein tech predictions | Mark Twain tech predictions