This document outlines the key concepts of Cosmic Education, an educational philosophy developed by Maria Montessori. It discusses how Cosmic Education aims to fulfill children's fundamental needs and natural human tendencies through purposeful exploration and parallel studies of the universe. The approach emphasizes making connections across disciplines to help children develop a sense of place within the larger world.
34. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
35. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
36. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
The Healing Arts
37. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
The Healing Arts
Self-Expression
38. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
The Healing Arts
Self-Expression
Spirituality
39. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
The Healing Arts
Self-Expression
Spirituality
(Based on concepts developed by Dr. Maria Montessori)
40. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
The Healing Arts
Self-Expression
Spirituality
41. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
The Healing Arts
Self-Expression
Spirituality
59. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
The Healing Arts
Self-Expression
Spirituality
Human Tendencies
Orientation
Order
Exploration
Communication
Activity
Manipulation
Work
Repetition
Exactness
Abstraction
Self-Perfection
60. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
The Healing Arts
Self-Expression
Spirituality
Provide For...
Human Tendencies
Orientation
Order
Exploration
Communication
Activity
Manipulation
Work
Repetition
Exactness
Abstraction
Self-Perfection
61. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
The Healing Arts
Self-Expression
Spirituality
Provide For...
Human Tendencies
Orientation
Order
Exploration
Communication
Activity
Manipulation
Work
Repetition
Exactness
Abstraction
Self-Perfection
62. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
The Healing Arts
Self-Expression
Spirituality
Provide For...
Human Tendencies
Orientation
Order
Exploration
Communication
Activity
Manipulation
Work
Repetition
Exactness
Abstraction
Self-Perfection
Allow For...
63. Fundamental Needs of People
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Defense
Transportation
Communication
Belonging
The Healing Arts
Self-Expression
Spirituality
Provide For...
Human Tendencies
Orientation
Order
Exploration
Communication
Activity
Manipulation
Work
Repetition
Exactness
Abstraction
Self-Perfection
Allow For...
86. making connections
sense of place and purpose
seeing the whole from its parts
interplay
a woven fabric
inquiry and exploration
87. making connections
sense of place and purpose
seeing the whole from its parts
interplay
a woven fabric
inquiry and exploration
parallel studies
88. making connections
sense of place and purpose
seeing the whole from its parts
interplay
a woven fabric
inquiry and exploration
parallel studies
joy