Parent Guide > Guion Bluford
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 "Guion Bluford" by Linda Barr.
In "Guion Bluford: Space Explorer," Linda Barr discusses the important life of Guion Bluford, the first Black astronaut in space.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Prejudice & Discrimination and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What are the effects of prejudice?" and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Guion Bluford" about?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: