| The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman | ||
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Navigating The Golden Compass: Using Fantasy to Teach Science and Philosophy in the Middle Grade | |
| Presented by: Karen Boran and Sharon Hartrich | ||
Workshop Description |
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In this hands-on, highly interactive workshop, participants will explore how fantasy – specifically, Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass – can help students understand complex scientific and philosophical concepts in concrete, tangible ways. Teachers will receive curriculum materials, including unit plans, study guide questions, and more. View the Floorstorming Session Video. |
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| Workshop Documents | ||
Units for Books Planning Template Floorstorming (View videos from workshop.) Golden Compass Study Guide Questions Sciene, Tex Structure and The Golden Compass Power Point The Golden Compass Bibliography Agenda for YAL Workshop 10-2007
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| This unit was originally presented at the 10-2007 YAL Conference. | ||






