I just googled “A Private Universe” and found that the video is available for viewing online at: http://www.learner.org/resources/series28.html?pop=yes&vodid=651833&pid=9#. To view this 20-minute video, you’ll have to register (free) but it’s well worth the time. It’s a fascinating film. Although made 20 years ago, I doubt much has changed. Take the 20 minutes to view. You won’t be disappointed. I have a private theory why the misconceptions demonstrated in the film persist. I think that “visual” persons have little difficulty grasping the concepts of seasons and moon phases. I don’t pretend to be smarter than anyone else, but I have a good visual/three-dimensional sense (one reason I pursued architecture as a career) and I’ve never had difficulty grasping these concepts, even as a child. I don’t recall ever thinking differently. I suspect that persons with good visual sense are a small minority and that the majority simply lack the inherent tools to comprehend these concepts without a lot of instruction. Well, it’s a slow Saturday – so far. Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Seth Jarvis Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 12:21 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Global Warming The film you're remembering is called "A Private Universe" produced by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. It's a classic, and we use it when teaching teachers. The message of the film is essentially, "Be careful what you put into your head, because you're going to have a helluva time getting it back out when you discover it's wrong." Seth "The truth will set you free, but first it's going to piss you off." - Gloria Steinem No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.1/889 - Release Date: 7/6/2007 8:00 PM