Comics and sequential art can be productive tools for science education

August 1st, 2011 | RESEARCH

This paper argues that comic books, comic strips, and other sequential art covering scientific concepts and stories about scientists can be used to good effect for science learning, especially for grounding scientific fact in social contexts. The paper includes a rich list of existing comics that practitioners can use in classes and programs for ISE audiences.

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Mark Chen, Author, University of Washington

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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Evaluators | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: Art | music | theater | Education and learning science
Resource Type: Research Brief