Carl Sagan Was the Scientist With Passion and Heart – Spirituality. Everyone Learned Something From Sagan.

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Jennie
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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over thirty-five years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about. I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
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27 Responses to Carl Sagan Was the Scientist With Passion and Heart – Spirituality. Everyone Learned Something From Sagan.

  1. Annette Rochelle Aben says:
    March 29, 2024 at 7:16 pm

    I’ve always liked Carl Sagan.

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  2. thomasstigwikman says:
    March 30, 2024 at 12:49 am

    You are write he was a great science communicator with passion and a big heart. I’ve read a few books by Carl Sagan including Cosmos and a Demon Haunted World, and I watched the TV series Cosmos as a kid. I certainly learned a thing or two from him.

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  3. cindy knoke says:
    March 30, 2024 at 2:57 am

    Yes. He was remarkable. I remember his, “billions and billions.”

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  4. Darlene says:
    March 30, 2024 at 3:38 am

    Wonderful words.

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  5. Liz Gauffreau says:
    March 30, 2024 at 5:45 am

    I always like Carl Sagan’s sense of wonder.

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  6. boundlessblessingsblog says:
    March 30, 2024 at 10:47 am

    Carl Sagan is a good author. I have never come across this author though.

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  7. beetleypete says:
    March 30, 2024 at 3:16 pm

    I don’t know that much about the man, but I do remember avidly watching his TV series ‘Cosmos’. That blew my mind when he described the ‘infinite universe’.

    Best wishes, Pete.

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  8. Karma says:
    March 31, 2024 at 7:44 am

    Hello Jennie! I found my way over here via Frank at Beach Walk Reflections and it feels rather serendipitous. I clicked on your icon in the comments of his baseball essay because you mentioned the Red Sox. I am also a New England Red Sox fan – I’m from western Massachusetts. I am also a teacher – however middle school, not preschool. I’ve often found that when teachers of such different age levels meet, we often say “I don’t know how you do it,” and that’s exactly what I thought when I read your about page. Then I see your Carl Sagan quote! I remember Cosmos on PBS all those years ago. Although I am a math teacher, I also love science, and I absolutely love that quote.

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    • Jennie says:
      March 31, 2024 at 7:13 pm

      Hello, Karma! I’m glad you found your way here, via Frank. Frank is still a great teacher, even though he’s retired. In many ways he’s much like Sagan; science with a a huge dose of humanities. BTW, I’m watching the Red Sox as I read and type this. I love western Massachusetts. I’m a huge fan of the Eric Carle Museum. They know me well. You’re right when you say that when teachers of different age levels meet they say they don’t know how you do it. Middle school? Yikes! Do you read aloud to your students? “Wonder” is one of my favorites, and every Kate DiCamillo book. Besides reading aloud (my biggie), art and music are huge. Tomorrow morning’s blog post will say much about that (and me.) I look forward to reading your blog, Karma. Best to you!

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      • Karma says:
        April 4, 2024 at 8:55 am

        I teach math, and with the standards I must address, there isn’t time in a 43 minute period for read aloud. Life is about to change for me yet again, as far as teaching. I’ll be adding a note about this change in an upcoming blog post

      • Jennie says:
        April 5, 2024 at 8:06 am

        Thanks for the update, Karma.

  9. sjhigbee says:
    April 1, 2024 at 3:55 am

    Such a great communicator and a brilliant scientist – the two don’t often go together:)).

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  10. K.L. Hale says:
    April 1, 2024 at 1:14 pm

    Thank you for sharing this quote and site, Jennie! My cousin’s daughter, that I “featured” because of her amazing “stats” with the Quiz Bowls is named Sagan–guess why? Cosmos on PBS? YES!!! I’m a fan of Carl–and YOU!💚🤗🪷

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    • Jennie says:
      April 2, 2024 at 7:06 pm

      Oh my goodness! She’s named Sagan! What a great story, and no wonder with her Quiz Bowl stats. Cosmos was a favorite show for me, too. Many thanks for your kind words, Karla. 🥰

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      • K.L. Hale says:
        April 2, 2024 at 7:13 pm

        You’re welcome, Jennie! It’s my pleasure to be here! Yes, when my cousin Jeff chose that name, my Uncle rolled his eyes. The rest of us were thrilled! Today I read with 3rd graders and you were in my heart with us! I want to be like you!💕🥰

  11. thesimlux says:
    May 12, 2024 at 10:53 pm

    I miss Carl Sagan. He brought space to the masses. Now he’s among the stars!

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