Students then present their drawings to the class. Discuss trends that exist among the drawings. Pictures can be posted in the room after class. Review this list. Dr. Watson shot back that Mr. Milch was a misfit from the Yale English department who was afraid of scientists.
Students form pairs or groups of three students.
Tell students that they are going to develop the most basic elements of a new television series that they will be presenting to the president and vice-presidents of a major television company. The show must present scientists in a different light than how the entertainment media typically presents them. Again, describe their backgrounds, physical characteristics, talents, flaws, occupations, and any other relevant information. Pairs or small groups finish the outline of their new television series. Students then create a poster advertisement describing the characters, plot, setting and tone of their series.