Here’s a story that became very popular right around March/April of 2020. It’s called “The Fun They Had” by Isaac Asimov. It’s more of a middle school level text but the themes, in light of recent events, makes it applicable to all grade levels. This podcast contains an emergency lesson you can create 2 minutes and an in depth discussion of this science fiction short story.
3 Takeaways
- The One Thing that makes everything else in this story easier to teach is the Elements of Science Fiction.
- If you’re looking for a quick assignment, a 2-column making connections chart will do.
- Science Fiction can be mind-blowing.
Resources/Links Associated with This Episode
- Science Fiction Lesson Plans Collection (4 teacher ready lesson plans you can use right now)
- “The Fun They Had” Lessons Page
- Science Fiction Short Stories for Middle School and High School
