Parent Guide > Electric scooters on collision course with pedestrians and lawmakers

This week in class, we’re reading "Electric scooters on collision course with pedestrians and lawmakers" by Jim Sallis.

In the informational text "Electric scooters on collision course with pedestrians and lawmakers," Jim Sallis discusses some of the threats that rideables pose to pedestrians.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What are the costs and benefits of technology?" and "Which is more important: freedom or security?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "Electric scooters on collision course with pedestrians and lawmakers" about?
  • What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
  • What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Inside The Electric Scooter Divide In San Francisco'
  • 'Bird Electric Scooters'