Category Archives: Environmental Issues

The Importance of Fostering Curiosity

Knowledge isn’t the same as the ability to figure things out — and the latter is crucial. Curiosity is innate in humans. Allowing learners to observe and wonder and ask questions to investigate on their own will spark a more … Continue reading

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Earth is Home, Home is Earth

Reminding ourselves of our planetary home helps create emotional attachment As astronomy educators, we frequently have learners write out their addresses in a manner to encourage them to broaden their definition of home and to see themselves as part of … Continue reading

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Think Cosmically, Act Globally

Astronomy education is a great way to raise awareness of the impact of human activities on Earth systems. An early mantra of the environment movement, when ecology was entering our cultural consciousness, is “think globally, act locally.”  While the phrase … Continue reading

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 Interpreting Change

 Time and our limited perceptions frequently obscure the impermanence of the world. On a recent hike in the coastal redwoods, a solitary old growth tree stood.  A short fence surrounded it, and a nearby sign announced it as an example … Continue reading

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