Guthriegabs About: The Science Behind the Marvel Movies
Let's separate the science from the fiction in 10 different Marvel movies. We’ll analyze Cap’s shield, Thor’s hammer, Ironman's suit, Black Panther's suit, holograms, and the Infinity Stones as seen in the movies.
Kim Guthriegabs M. Ed
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Who doesn't love homework that has you watch movies? Students will benefit from watching the movies being discussed before each class.Assessment
Informal assessment through questions and answers with the class.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Who else is a fan of the Avengers in the Marvel movies. Do you wonder how much of what we see and hear is real science and how much is science-fiction? We'll compare current science facts with movie superhero magic. Join me in discussing and analyzing the validity of the science in the Marvel movies: Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Avengers, Avengers-End Game, Avengers-Infinity Black Panther, Endgame, Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man, and Spiderman 2. I will use a visual slide presentation and lecture to compare modern scientific understanding to the science we see in the Marvel movies. Learner questions and discussions will lead each lesson, so the more learner participation, the more we all enjoy the class. Short video clips are used to explain certain science concepts in this class. Lesson 1: Metals & Alloys-shield, hammer, and suits Lesson 2: Physics-movement and force Lesson 3:Matter-holograms, spidey strength, and vibranium Lesson 4: Energy, Space, & Time It is unnecessary to have watched all of the Marvel movies to participate in this class.
Learning Goals
Students will understand that the purpose of science is to understand and explain what happens in the world around us. Science helps us to understand why some things are possible and why some things are not.
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Parental Guidance
Marvel movies are science-fiction action movies based on good versus bad characters. There is violence and death in these movies and they are rated PG-13.
Short clips from YouTube are used in class to help showcase and explain specific science concepts from the movies and scientists.
If time allows learners will engage in a teacher-created Blooket game for review at the end of each lesson. The quiz will be posted in the classroom if time does not allow. Blooket provides a unique and private link for each class game. There is no learner registration required to play the game.
Supply List
Students have access to a Quizlet section on the science vocabulary used in the class and one about the movie characters.
Sources
Marvel Avengers movies
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Southern Wesleyan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Limestone University
I have been a middle school science teacher for over 15 years. I had the opportunity to work at Oakridge Science Laboratory in Tennessee as part of a teacher internship; where every day was like being on the set of the Big Bang Theory. I also am a huge fan of the Avengers!Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
weekly2x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Completed by 50 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
2-6 learners per class
