Parent Guide > 5 Critically Endangered Species You've Probably Never Heard Of

This week in class, we’re reading "5 Critically Endangered Species You've Probably Never Heard Of" by Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke.

In "5 Critically Endangered Species You've Probably Never Heard Of," Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke explains how people are working to save nearly extinct animals.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Human vs. Nature and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do we view nature?" and "How do people create change?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "5 Critically Endangered Species You've Probably Never Heard Of" about?
  • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
  • What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Save the vaquitas: Tracking the world’s most endangered marine mammal'
  • 'Meet Some of the World’s Most Endangered Animals | Nat Geo Wild'