AustLit logo

AustLit

Laurie Agard Laurie Agard i(A145845 works by)
Born: Established: 1966 Kansas,
c
United States of America (USA),
c
Americas, ;
Gender: Female
The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.

Works By

Preview all
1 form y separately published work icon Wicked Science Simon Butters , Annie Fox , Peter A. Kinloch , Susan MacGillicuddy , Helen MacWhirter , Greg Millin , Kris Mrksa , David Phillips , Jo Watson , Max Dann , Judith Colquhoun , Sam Carroll , Philip Dalkin , Chris Anastassiades , Alix Beane , Annette Moore , ( dir. Grant Brown et. al. )agent Australia : Jonathan M. Shiff Productions , 2004-2006 Z1847255 2004-2006 series - publisher film/TV young adult science fiction

Two students--easy-going and not terribly academically inclined Toby and unpopular teacher's pet Elizabeth--are hit by an unusual magnetic pulse that transforms them both into scientific geniuses. While Toby is uncomfortable with his new power and not certain how to put it to use, Elizabeth revels in hers, hoping to dominate the school.

Creator Jonathan M. Shiff notes (in the media kit for season one) that

'I wanted the series to be grounded in real teenagers and an authentic school environment - bringing the chaos of teenage emotions and friendship to the backdrop of science and adventure. Wicked Science is very much driven by Elizabeth's desire to catch Toby's attention and instead of witchcraft or magic it is science she uses as the tool'.

The production company also liased with Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) to create a study guide that would enable teachers to use Wicked Science as a starting point for classroom discussions of science, its place in society, and the specific scientific concepts explored in the series.
X