Look at these two pictures:

  1. A street with bright streetlights
  2. A dark street with no lights
A few clownfish swim around a bleached coral reef.
Many different types of fish swim around a colourful coral reef in Komodo, Indonesia.
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What do you notice? What do you wonder?

STEP IN, STEP OUT, STEP BACK

Step In: Imagine walking on each street at night.

  • How would you feel?
  • What would be easy or difficult to do?
  • What are the pros and cons of each type of lighting?

Step Out: Think beyond yourself.

  • Who or what else might be affected by the street lighting?
  • Do you think they want the lights always on or always off?
  • How does this affect the environment?

Step Back: Finding the balance.

  • How could we have just the right amount of light for everyone?