Parent Guide > A New Spin on a Space Horse
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "A New Spin on a Space Horse" by Ken Croswell, Ph.D.
In the informational text "A New Spin on a Space Horse," Ken Croswell discusses a spinning nebula known as the Horsehead Nebula.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge, Human vs. Nature, and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?", "What are the costs and benefits of technology?", and "How do we understand the world around us?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "A New Spin on a Space Horse" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: