Parent Guide > Maldives Builds Barriers to Global Warming

This week in class, we’re reading "Maldives Builds Barriers to Global Warming" by Jon Hamilton at National Public Radio.

In this text, Jon Hamilton describes how the Maldives are working to protect their islands from global warming.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do we understand the world around us?" and "Who's in control: humanity or nature?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "Maldives Builds Barriers to Global Warming" about?
  • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
  • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Maldives on a Budget'
  • 'Creating New Island Maldives'