The Scientist in Science Fiction

Step 1 - Activities

Have a closer look at the scientists and their assistants presented in the films and check

• What is their profession or what kind of science do they represent?
• Are the scientists employed by a company or organisation or are they independent and self-employed?
• What is their status (head of department, engineer, scientist, assistant)?
• Do they work alone or in a team?
• What kind of people are being portrayed? Consider age, sex, are they married or do they have a partner, do we learn something about their private life?
• And last, but not least: Are the scientists still the same at the end of the film?