Montessori regarded the scientific theory of evolution as the greatest lesson that can be introduced to the child, as it is effectively the source of all knowledge. Her aim was to help the
child “to become conscious of his….responsibilities to a cosmic task, his collaboration with others in work for the environment, for the whole universe” (Montessori, 1989, p.27) She believed
that by putting children’s existence in geographical and historical context, she could fuel their respect for the environment and for living things, and enable them to understand the role they
have to play in protecting and preserving the conditions necessary for life.
