Thursday, 3 December 2015

Science and society - holiday homework

Holiday homework
 
Pick at least one film, one tv show and one book from the list below. In each case, consider the following questions as you watch… then answer them when you’re done.
 
Note down your answers and bring them into school for discussion.
 
How has science progressed in this film from the current world you live in?
Which current, actual scientific advances does this film exaggerate?
Which current social problems become exaggerated as a result?
Are there any individual humans whose character traits make things worse, or better? What are those character traits and what effect do they have on other people?
 
 
TV shows:
 
Black Mirror  - you’ll find it here
Watch:
Series 1 episode 2
Series 1 episode 3
Series 2 all the way through
And the Christmas special.
 
Films:
Ex Machina
Never Let Me Go
Her
Children of Men
Terminator 1 and 2
 
Books:
Make sure you read  The Handmaid’s Tale, and answer the questions above.
There will be a test on your reading of the Handmaid's Tale during the first lesson back.

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