Parent Guide > Perseverance: The Mars Rover That Could
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 "Perseverance: The Mars Rover That Could" by Kedar Garzón Gupta.
In the informational text, "Perseverance: The Mars Rover That Could" Kedar Garzón Gupta describes what scientists hope to learn from the Mars rover, Perseverance.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Technology, Progress & Industry as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What are the costs and benefits of technology?" 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 "Perseverance: The Mars Rover That Could" about?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: