Parent Guide > A Sense of Wonder: An Introduction to Science Fiction
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 Sense of Wonder: An Introduction to Science Fiction" by Thomas Pool.
In "A Sense of Wonder," Thomas Pool discusses the genre of science fiction and how, since its creation, it has continued to emerge in art and culture.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we understand the world around us?" and "What should the future look like?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "A Sense of Wonder: An Introduction to Science Fiction" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: