Parent Guide > Recovering from disasters: Social networks matter more than bottled water and batteries
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 "Recovering from disasters: Social networks matter more than bottled water and batteries" by Daniel P. Aldrich.
In "Recovering from disasters: Social networks matter more than bottled water and batteries," David P. Aldrich explains the importance of social ties when disasters occur.As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the importance of community?" and "How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Recovering from disasters: Social networks matter more than bottled water and batteries" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: