This column helps bring the outdoors into the curriculum. The author describes how to instill a sense of wonder in students by stepping out the door and observing what is going on in one's local environment. In the complete opposite direction, exotic locales and their inhabitants are captivating, and the author suggests visiting an exotic locale through high definition video or books, then comparing it to one's own ecosystem. Then, tell science stories. Incorporating literature with science offers a way to engage students. A common theme among books about scientists is the passion they feel for their subjects.