1. Science Fiction
What is it?

2. Science Based on scientific fact or theories Examples: Wormholes
Time Travel
Aliens
Space

3. Technology Advanced technology that we don’t have now Warp speed
Laser guns
Virtual reality
Robots

4. Future/Past Often near or far flung future
Once in a while occurs in the distant past

5. Extrapolation (Imagine a probable world)
Elements that we can relate to mixed with other futuristic touches that make it look like it could happen  Flying cars stuck in traffic

6. Other places (planet, dimensions, etc.)
Outer Space
Other galaxies
Alien planets
Alternative Realities (alternative pasts)

7. Catastrophes After major disasters Nuclear wars Meteor crashing
Ice melting from the poles

8. Social Criticism
Analyzing and noting problems of a society…..in the case of Science Fiction it serves as a warning of what is to come unless the world changes its ways.