Was there a science consultant? If so, who? What is their professional background? What did they specifically help with (i.e., did they advise the actors, add scientific dialog to the script, aid in set design, advise the cinematographer)? If there wasn’t a science consultant, how did they know how to portray accurate science? Who would you suggest as an additional (or first) science consultant? Do some research and find a local LA expert who specializes in the type of science portrayed in this film. They might be university scientists, museum curators, government agency researchers, or industry professionals. What is their specialty and how might their knowledge have enhanced the accuracy of the film? Tell us what specific research they have done that qualifies them for this job. Where in the film did you see the science topic we discussed last week? How was it portrayed (was it correct, as far as you know from what we learned?) If other examples of science were portrayed in the film, do your best to evaluate their validity as well. Be skeptical! Don’t always believe what you see! (~8-10 minutes) Be sure to share a couple short specific scenes that demonstrate accurate and/or inaccurate portrayals of scientific principles and concepts. Scenes should not exceed 5 minutes total! How were scientists portrayed in this film? Do you think it is realistic? Do some research into what these kinds of scientists do in “real life” and comment on any discrepancies. (~2-3 minutes) Consider their personalities, temperaments, quirks, and appearances. How did their research align with the reality of the work of this type of scientist? (How and where did they do their research? E.g., how much time did they spend in the lab or writing grant proposals etc.? Was the film clear on how their science was funded?) Discuss the value this film has contributed to its audience. Do you think it introduced an interest, or ignited a new appreciation, among the general public for a scientific concept? Did it successfully teach a scientific concept? Did it make science or scientists “look bad,” or push false stereotypes? (~ 2-3 minutes) Finally, teach us a new science concept that was referred to in the film! Do some research (refer to science textbooks, university websites, and/or JSTOR – Wikipedia is not valid research for this!), and develop a short lecture on the topic (2-3 minutes). I realize you’re not a scientist, and teaching science is hard, but try your best. The last slide of your presentation should cite all of your sources.