Parent Guide > Marie Curie
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 "Marie Curie" by Barrett Smith.
In the informational text "Marie Curie," Barrett Smith discusses the life and accomplishments of one of the most influential female scientists of all time.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Gender Roles and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define the roles of men and women?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Marie Curie" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: