Parent Guide > Many Hits, Rather Than A Big One, Pose Greatest Concussion Risk
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 "Many Hits, Rather Than A Big One, Pose Greatest Concussion Risk" by Nancy Shute.
In the article "Many Hits, Rather Than A Big One, Pose Greatest Concussion Risk," Nancy Shute discusses a study that explores the effects that several hits to the head can have on brain activity.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge 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 "How do we understand the world around us?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Many Hits, Rather Than A Big One, Pose Greatest Concussion Risk" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: