Parent Guide > Farms of the Future

This week in class, we’re reading "Farms of the Future" by Tracy Vonder Brink.

In "Farms of the Future" Tracy Vonder Brink describes some nontraditional methods of farming that grow more food and use less land.

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

"How do people create change?" and "What should the future look like?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "Farms of the Future" about?
  • What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
  • What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Why Vertical Farms Are Moving Beyond Leafy Greens'
  • 'What is Aquaponics and How Does it Work?'