Parent Guide > Project "500 Elephants"
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 "Project "500 Elephants"" by Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke.
In "Project '500 Elephants,'" Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke describes how the conservation organization African Parks moved 500 elephants to a new wildlife reserve.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Human vs. Nature and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Project "500 Elephants"" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: