Parent Guide > Animal emotions stare us in the face — are our pets happy?
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This week in class, we’re reading "Animal emotions stare us in the face — are our pets happy?" by Mirjam Guesgen.
In the informational text "Animal emotions stare us in the face – are our pets happy?" Mirjam Guesgen discusses technology being developed to decipher animals' facial expressions.
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 :
"How do we view 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 "Animal emotions stare us in the face — are our pets happy?" 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: