by National Geographic Society Staff 2013

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 "Plate Tectonics: Moving and Shaking" by National Geographic Society Staff.

The informational text "Plate Tectonics: Moving and Shaking" explores what tectonic plates are and their different types of movement across the Earth.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"Who's in control: humanity or nature?"

Ways to support your child: