Parent Guide > A Kenyan Teen's Discovery: Let There Be Lights To Save Lions
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This week in class, we’re reading "A Kenyan Teen's Discovery: Let There Be Lights To Save Lions" by Nina Gregory.
In "A Kenyan Teen's Discovery: Let There Be Lights To Save Lions," Richard Turere explains his solution to an animal conservation crisis.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Human vs. Nature, Technology, Progress & Industry, and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What are the costs and benefits of technology?", "How can we achieve peace?", and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "A Kenyan Teen's Discovery: Let There Be Lights To Save Lions" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
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