Using Creative Assignments In Class To Illustrate Theories And Concepts

As faculty, we should try to make our courses interesting for our students.  One way to do this is to use assignments that relate what the students are learning to their everyday activities.  A recent Chronicle of Higher Education article lists how The Simpsons television show can be used in science, literature, religion, psychology, and philosophy classes. 

We know our students watch this show and others.  I've assigned various television shows or movies and asked students to write papers discussing the concepts, theories, and terminology illustrated that relates to the class topics.

I would love to hear from other professors that use creative assignments in their classes...