| Abstract Details (PID = P149) |
| Title: | From Game of Thrones to Frozen: The Importance of Narrative in Sci. Comm.[FS] (P149) |
| Description: | The finale of Game of Thrones was the most-watched single show in HBO's history and Frozen II was the highest-grossing animated movie ever. Clearly these blockbusters, and others like them, are telling stories that people want to hear. They are also packed with science concepts. From Valyrian steel to snow anchors, storytelling relies on science to drawn in and keep an audience. Just as important is how they can use deviations from real-life science effectively without pushing the audience out of the story. This talk with focus on how many of the pop culture juggernauts incorporate science, whether consciously or unintentionally, to strengthen the story and audience engagement. [FEATURED SPEAKER] |
| Subject: | Science Literacy |
| Intended Audience: | Unit (K-12) |
| Aligned with NGSS: | No |
| NGSS Level: | Not Applicable - Not an NGSS Related Presentation |
| Type of Presentation: | Lecture - Presenter(s) will primarily present information via a lecture, PowerPoint, video, etc. |
| Primary Presenter Detail |
| Presenter - 1 / Title: | Becky Thompson, Chief Science & Education Officer |
| School/Organization: | Saint Louis Science Center |
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| Schedule Details |
| Room: | Aud |
| Day: | Mon |
| Time: | 08:30 AM |
| Length: | 50 min |
| Room Setup: | Theater / 200 people
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