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Rekindling the Fire of Curiosity within Teenagers
Rediscovering the Importance of Asking Questions
Curiosity as a Lifestyle
journeying down the path of enlightenment
Hello all, welcome to the home of my Christchurch Indpendent Project. My name is Avery Shivers, I am a student at Christchuch. My hope is that by searching through this site you will not only discover the level of curiosity within Christchurch students, but that you will also discover the incredible journey of being curious. Hope you enjoy!
About My Project
Sparking curiosity in any human is essential because being curious is a human ability. Everyone has the ability to be curious about something. My project is trying to attempt channeling a student's curiosity into things that matter such as world affairs. By doing so, my project attempts to create a much more involved community that's knowledge stretches far beyond the classroom.
How I Became Curious About Curiosity
My concern for Christchurch students' curiosity began at the beginning of this year. I observed how students interacted with one another, and how the conversations carried themselves. I was concerned when I saw that the majority of the conversations were about the latest gossip or the trending meme on Twitter. In a time of uncertainty, every person must be aware of their world. My first hope is to replace superficial conversation with worthwhile discussion.
The Importance of Curious Christchurch Students
Curiousity is one of the seven core values at Christchurch. As a community we hope to instill it in every student. Through global immersion trips, immersion trips, PEAC experiences, and other activities the school has done a great job in providing the oppurtunity for a student's curiosity. However, why is this important? Other than upholding one of our core values it is important to be curious because it creates awarness for the world we live in. By asking question after question our hunt for knowledge will never cease, and that is truly education.