Parent Guide > Love it or hate it, Earth Day's just not what it used to be. What happened?
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This week in class, we’re reading "Love it or hate it, Earth Day's just not what it used to be. What happened?" by Kate Yoder.
In "Love It or Hate It, Earth Day's Just Not What It Used to Be" journalist Kate Yoder discusses the history of Earth Day, as well as criticisms of its commercialization today.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Human vs. Nature, Social Change & Revolution, and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we view nature?", "How do people create change?", and "What should the future look like?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Love it or hate it, Earth Day's just not what it used to be. What happened?" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- 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: