This chapter examines the importance of the teacher initiating creative explorations from where you are in place and understanding. With an emphasis on the practice of doing science, students can learn to make sense of observations. They can learn how scientists have worked for centuries to put together an understanding of the earth and universe. Start with the curriculum you know and the activities you understand. There are many ways to start from where you are. This chapter’s subsections explores options from various perspectives, including location, familiar activities, present understanding, discrepant events, and what’s in the news. A materials list, teacher background information, and outcomes are provided. This book selection includes the Table of Contents, Acknowledgments, About the Authors, About the Book, Introduction, and Index.