1. A glimpse of the future…
Science Fiction
A glimpse of the future…

2. Quick write!
Alert! Alert! The Martians have landed. CNN reports that lithe, moss colored creatures with bulging glass- like eyes have invaded Earth. They appear to be breaking into people's houses and ingesting their cats. Not much is known about their intentions except for their affinity for feline flesh. In five lines, describe your reaction and next move.

3. WHAT IS SCIENCE FICTION?
While you watch the video, write down any movie names that you recognize, as well as things you notice as a common element across several clips.

4. Characteristics of the genre (may include all, some, or one)
Stories that often tell about science and technology of the future
Often includes fictitious, true or partially true laws of science
“Out of this world” settings: space, in the future, in a different world or dimension
Dystopian Themes or Setting
Unusual characters such as aliens or those with special powers/capabilities
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Stories that tell about science and technology
Fictitious, true, or partially true laws of science
"Out of this world" settings ; space, in the future
Dystopian themes
Unusual characters such as aliens / superhumans

5. Often, the attempt at perfection results in its destruction.
Utopia vs. Dystopia
A community or society possessing highly desirable or perfect qualities
Ideal in laws, government, and social conditions.
The opposite of a Utopia that is, in some important way, undesirable or frightening.
Typically it is a totalitarian or environmentally degraded state.
Often, the attempt at perfection results in its destruction.

6. Plot Flow Chart