Can you teach the future and be optimistic? That is what I am going to focus on as I start the LBH project this year. In the past my students talk about global warming, an asteroid hitting the earth, or food shortages in a rising global population. All of these issues are important but I want to create a feeling of optimism as I stress to the kids that they can help solve the world's issue. Any suggestions for how to go about this monumental task?
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Beautifully stated, Jason Manning! I couldn't agree more. Unlike most history courses which focus on the past, Big History makes global connections and provides students the opportunity to think about the future. Students leave the course connected to the world and develop an awareness of the issues that face others. They are much more compassionate and thoughtful about solving problems that face the future, while also seeing the good in the world. Unit 10 provides students the opportunity to use what they have learned to develop strategies to solve global issues. While it can have a rather gloomy start, I find we end the year with an optimistic outlook.
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Beautifully stated, Jason Manning! I couldn't agree more. Unlike most history courses which focus on the past, Big History makes global connections and provides students the opportunity to think about the future. Students leave the course connected to the world and develop an awareness of the issues that face others. They are much more compassionate and thoughtful about solving problems that face the future, while also seeing the good in the world. Unit 10 provides students the opportunity to use what they have learned to develop strategies to solve global issues. While it can have a rather gloomy start, I find we end the year with an optimistic outlook.
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