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Appreciation involves sensitivity to the diversity found within humanity and nature. Appreciation includes valuing, understanding, and openness to difference.

Appreciation can be taught through any subject. Social Studies, Science, and Art offer rich opportunities for teaching appreciation. Project work in based on students’ interests helps students develop appreciation. Through projects in science, students learn to appreciate the natural world. Through projects in Social Studies, students learn to appreciate the culture and diversity of humanity.

Appreciation and Divergent Thinking are related through core dispositions and skills. Appreciation for the originality and elaboration found in humanity and nature involves the creative thinking skills-originality and elaboration-included in Divergent Thinking.

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