A host of science-related films are hitting the market, including Watchmen, Knowing, Angels & Demons and 2012. Some of the films, like Watchmen, recruited scientists to help make the movies scientifically accurate. In the USA TODAY article, "TV, films boldly go down scientific path" (Thursday, March 26, 1D), 2012 director Roland Emmerich said, "We are all looking for great themes out there, and science has those."

 

 

Scan USA TODAY and find a science-related article. Then, imagine that you were basing a film or TV show on the story. Decide what the major themes in your movie would be and write down three questions that you would need a scientist to answer in order to make your film. Share your themes and one question with peers.