Parent Guide > Baseball: From pitch to hits

This week in class, we’re reading "Baseball: From pitch to hits" by Stephen Ornes.

In the informational text "Baseball: From pitch to hits," Stephen Ornes discusses the physics behind baseball.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Education & Knowledge as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How do we understand the world around us?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "Baseball: From pitch to hits" about?
  • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'The Physics Of Baseball Pitches'
  • 'How to Hit a Major League Fastball (According to Science!)'