Why is the symbol of lotus chosen for an online educational platform? Although lotus grows out of mud, it gives the most beautiful flower. It symbolizes the victory of life itself and youth symbolizes the bright future of this life. It is the universal symbol of creation, rebirth, strength, peace, harmony, beauty and purity. 
Any educational attempt should always start from the very beginning. In order to understand the modern world, the environmental problems and the relation between nature and society today, we should go back to the past, when the first humans walked on Earth. So, let's do this virtual trip and learn about disasters in human history, in the form of an electronic book...
Sixteen kids around the globe, sitting in front of their computers,
are eager to communicate with their friends because they share the same
interests, fears, hopes and dreams. They follow the news and they know what
happens in the world... They are disappointed with the management of crises by
the adults. They can understand that Humanity makes the same mistake
repeatedly, with wars, atrocities, destruction of beautiful landscapes and
local communities… But natural disasters could be prevented or be more wisely
managed.
They know that there are scientific terms such as crises, catastrophes,
disasters, collapse, preparedness, response and recovery, used in the media.
Even more, the have read that there is Disaster Archaeology, too.
Especially, they want to learn what Disaster Archaeology is, how ancient societies managed to survive huge catastrophes, how ancient people adapted to crises and created new ways of living and thinking and expressing, how we – the modern people – know about all this information, and how we can learn for this immense ancient wisdom.
They want to help their communities, the environment where they live and the planet Earth for the generations to come.
They understand very well that only knowledge of the past, along with the awareness of the present, can forge a sustainable, more just and peaceful new world, which they dream of living in…
So, kids and teens, you can learn, too, about disaster words and terms, the history of disaster studies from the ancient times, how scientists can detect archaeodisasters today, about past volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami and hydro-geological hazards, cyclones / tornadoes / hurricanes / storms and flooding mega- events, famines and catastrophes caused by humans in the past, huge climatic changes and various bio-hazards, space hazards and mass extinctions.
You can learn, also, how those disasters and mega-events impacted on human civilization and evolution, the ancient reporters of catastrophes, human psychology when disaster strikes, and legends for the end of our world.
Finally, you can learn about worldwide myths and symbols of space hazards in the past, as well as, about disasters and our heritage today.
All this information, with richly illustrated explanations and links. You can find information from various cultures and countries of the world, dating back to 5 million years ago.
A magical trip... Don't you think?
Especially, they want to learn what Disaster Archaeology is, how ancient societies managed to survive huge catastrophes, how ancient people adapted to crises and created new ways of living and thinking and expressing, how we – the modern people – know about all this information, and how we can learn for this immense ancient wisdom.
They want to help their communities, the environment where they live and the planet Earth for the generations to come.
They understand very well that only knowledge of the past, along with the awareness of the present, can forge a sustainable, more just and peaceful new world, which they dream of living in…
So, kids and teens, you can learn, too, about disaster words and terms, the history of disaster studies from the ancient times, how scientists can detect archaeodisasters today, about past volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami and hydro-geological hazards, cyclones / tornadoes / hurricanes / storms and flooding mega- events, famines and catastrophes caused by humans in the past, huge climatic changes and various bio-hazards, space hazards and mass extinctions.
You can learn, also, how those disasters and mega-events impacted on human civilization and evolution, the ancient reporters of catastrophes, human psychology when disaster strikes, and legends for the end of our world.
Finally, you can learn about worldwide myths and symbols of space hazards in the past, as well as, about disasters and our heritage today.
All this information, with richly illustrated explanations and links. You can find information from various cultures and countries of the world, dating back to 5 million years ago.
A magical trip... Don't you think?
July 2019
ASIN: BO7VXBM21Z
