Parent Guide > Dr. Grace Hopper: "Dare and Do"
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 "Dr. Grace Hopper: "Dare and Do"" by Libby Wilson.
In "Dr. Grace Hopper: 'Dare and Do'," Libby Wilson describes Dr. Grace Hopper's important contributions to computer science.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Resilience & Success and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does a person overcome adversity?" and "What are the costs and benefits of technology?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Dr. Grace Hopper: "Dare and Do"" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: